A Free Pocket FM Alternative: EpicHear
If you’re looking for a Pocket FM alternative, EpicHear has 36 complete audio dramas you can start free in your browser: the first 5 episodes of every show, with no app, no account and no ads. Every show tells you upfront how many episodes it has and what it takes to finish: 1 coin = 1 episode, or free with a 24-hour wait.
What’s different on EpicHear
- Every show complete
- 1 coin = 1 episode, with the cost to finish shown
- One free episode per story every 24 hours, after starting and completing its timer
- No ads; AI narration labelled
| Feature | EpicHear | Pocket FM |
|---|---|---|
| Start listening | First 5 episodes of every show free, no account | Check their app for current pricing |
| Later episodes | Sign in: 1 coin = 1 episode, or start a free 24-hour wait | Check their app for current pricing |
| Where to listen | Any web browser, no app needed | iOS app, Android app and website |
| Catalog | 36 complete series in English | See their website and app for the current catalog and languages |
| Narration | AI narration, labelled on every show | See their app |
| Buying coins | Not available yet (10 free coins on sign-up) | Check their app for current pricing |
| Ads | None | See their app |
| Story status | All 36 complete | See each show’s status in their app |
| Cost to finish shown on the show page | Yes | Check their app for current pricing |
When Pocket FM is the better pick
If you want a huge catalog or many languages, Pocket FM has far more today. Check its website and apps for the current selection and availability.
When EpicHear is the better pick
Start here if you want a complete story in your browser, with no app to install and no account needed for the first five episodes. You can see the number of episodes and the coin cost to finish before you start.
Finish at your own pace
After the first five episodes, sign in to use your promotional coins or start a free 24-hour wait. Each story can have one active timer. Return when it ends and claim the episode; then you can start another wait for that story. Waiting does not automatically unlock or play the episode.
Your account and coins
New accounts receive 10 welcome coins, and daily check-in rewards can add more. Coin purchases are currently unavailable. Your EpicHear account, listening progress and coins are separate from any other service.
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The Cipher Contract
Complete · 36 episodes · ~5 h 15 min
A marriage of convenience, a disputed archive and seven days of corporate intrigue.
First 5 episodes free
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The Hostile Inheritance
Complete · 36 episodes · ~5 h 20 min
A murdered corporate raider wakes up in the body of a debt-ridden heir.
First 5 episodes free
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The Second Face
Complete · 36 episodes · ~5 h 10 min
A boat mechanic takes the place of his missing twin, a shipping heir caught in a dangerous takeover. Keeping up the impersonation draws Nico into concealed records and divided loyalties. Finding his brother may require revealing the identity everyone needs him to hide.
First 5 episodes free
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The Jaguar Queen's Secret
Complete · 48 episodes · ~1 h 40 min
A queen hiding who she is, an envoy with an unfinished claim, and a river that remembers.
First 5 episodes free
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The Heiress in the Service Lift
Complete · 9 episodes · ~1 h 20 min
A hotel housekeeper's brass key reveals she belongs to the family that owns the building.
First 5 episodes free
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Questions before you switch
Is EpicHear free?
The first 5 episodes of every show are free without an account. After that, sign in: 1 coin = 1 episode, or start a 24-hour wait to unlock an episode free. Coin purchases are currently unavailable.
Do stories have endings?
Yes. The 36 shows currently listed are complete. Each show page displays its episode count and approximate total listening time.
Can I move my Pocket FM coins?
No. EpicHear is a separate service and is not affiliated with Pocket FM. Coins and purchases cannot be transferred between the two services.
Are there ads?
No. EpicHear currently has no ads.
Is the narration AI?
Yes. Every EpicHear show uses AI narration, and we label it on show pages.
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Pocket FM is a trademark of its owner. EpicHear is not affiliated with Pocket FM. Compared on 1 November 2026; check each service for current details.
Sources: Pocket FM · Pocket FM Android app · Pocket FM iOS app · EpicHear listening FAQ