Live Transcripts – Follow along as you listen. If a podcast provides transcripts, the text appears in sync in the player. Tap any line to jump there. Intelligent Sleep Timer – Resets automatically when you touch the screen, press a volume button, or move the device. Adjustable sensitivity. Optionally disabled during CarPlay. Auto-Skip Chapters – Skip chapters by keyword (e.g. "Intro", "Sponsor"). Skip fixed seconds at the start or end of every episode. Per podcast. Redesigned Player – Larger controls, chapter markers on the seek bar, swipeable chapter images, tap the podcast title to jump to its episode list. Widgets – Now Playing, Smart List, Stats, and Lock Screen widgets. Backup & Restore – Full export/import of subscriptions, settings, playlists, play status, and credentials. CarPlay – Full CarPlay support. iPad & macOS – Dedicated layouts. Optimized for iOS 26 Liquid Glass. Podcast Charts – Apple Charts with genre filter. Episode Management – Filter by status, auto-delete after X days or keep only the newest Y episodes, pause individual podcast updates, restore deleted episodes. Configurable Swipe Actions & Context Menus – Choose what swipe left/right does. Long-press for context menu with preview. Playback Speeds – 0.5x to 3x in fine steps. Choose which speeds appear in the player. Dark Mode – Automatic, Light, Dark, or Pure Black (OLED). Custom Colors & App Icons – Set your accent color. Seven app icons including Dark Mode variant. MQTT Smart Home – Publish playback state to your MQTT broker. Remote control included. Adjustable Font Size, faster refresh, faster app start, scroll position memory, and many bug fixes.

LIVE TRANSCRIPTS Podcasts with transcripts now show the spoken text live in the player – synced to playback. Tap any line to jump to that position. INTELLIGENT SLEEP TIMER Starts automatically with every playback and resets when it detects you're still awake – via screen touch, volume buttons, or device movement. Timer countdown visible right in the player. AUTO-SKIP CHAPTERS No more ads and intros! Set keywords like "ad" or "sponsor" and matching chapters are skipped automatically. Intro and outro skip configurable per podcast. CARPLAY Your podcasts on the road – browse, select, and play directly via CarPlay. BACKUP & RESTORE Full export of all data including settings, playlists, and play status. New import dialog with live progress. REDESIGNED PLAYER Larger play button, chapter markers on the seek bar, swipeable chapter images, tap-to-scrub, finer speed options (1.1x, 1.2x, 1.3x). PODCAST CHARTS Apple Podcast Charts right in the app, filterable by categories like True Crime, Comedy, or News. SMART HOME (MQTT) Control your podcasts via your smart home! Playback status and remote control via MQTT. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Up to 10 podcasts refresh simultaneously • Episode filters: Unlistened, Started, Favorites, Downloaded • Custom interface and player colors • Dark Mode (Automatic/Light/Dark) • Multiple app icons to choose from • New download manager • Restore deleted episodes • Faster app launch • iOS 26 Liquid Glass design • Numerous stability improvements

LIVE TRANSCRIPTS Podcasts with transcripts now show the spoken text live in the player – synced to playback. Tap any line to jump to that position. INTELLIGENT SLEEP TIMER Starts automatically with every playback and resets when it detects you're still awake – via screen touch, volume buttons, or device movement. Timer countdown visible right in the player. AUTO-SKIP CHAPTERS No more ads and intros! Set keywords like "ad" or "sponsor" and matching chapters are skipped automatically. Intro and outro skip configurable per podcast. CARPLAY Your podcasts on the road – browse, select, and play directly via CarPlay. BACKUP & RESTORE Full export of all data including settings, playlists, and play status. New import dialog with live progress. REDESIGNED PLAYER Larger play button, chapter markers on the seek bar, swipeable chapter images, tap-to-scrub, finer speed options (1.1x, 1.2x, 1.3x). PODCAST CHARTS Apple Podcast Charts right in the app, filterable by categories like True Crime, Comedy, or News. SMART HOME (MQTT) Control your podcasts via your smart home! Playback status and remote control via MQTT. MORE IMPROVEMENTS • Up to 10 podcasts refresh simultaneously • Episode filters: Unlistened, Started, Favorites, Downloaded • Custom interface and player colors • Dark Mode (Automatic/Light/Dark) • Multiple app icons to choose from • New download manager • Restore deleted episodes • Faster app launch • iOS 26 Liquid Glass design • Numerous stability improvements

Minor fixes & performance improvements.

InstacastPlus Changelog – Fresh Features for Your Listening Pleasure! We’ve been busy making InstacastPlus even smarter, and more powerful. Check out what’s new and get ready to experience podcasts like never before! Smarter Listening • Intelligent Sleep Timer – Reduce playing in your ear while you are already sleeping. The new sleep timer can be activated permanently and resets whenever you interact with the app, your phone detects movement in the bed or change the volume. • Auto-Skip Chapters – Tired of intros, ads, or segments you don’t care about? Now you can skip them automatically by setting keyword triggers for chapters to avoid! You can also skip intros and outros automatically by selecting a time in seconds to skip at the start and end. • Swipeable Chapter Images – Easily look through all chapter artwork while listening. Peak ahead or go back to the last image discussed in the podcast, without losing your listening position. Seamless Experience Across Devices • iCloud Sync – Keep your podcasts, listened status, and scroll positions synced across all your Apple devices! • Basic CarPlay Integration – Take your podcasts on the road with full CarPlay support. • Basic iPad & MacOS Support – Enjoy an optimized experience on iPad and Mac with a new, dedicated layout! Total Control Over Your Podcasts • Filter Episodes Your Way – Instantly sort your episodes by All, Unlistened, Started, Favorites, or Downloaded. No more endless scrolling! • Restore Deleted Episodes – Accidentally deleted an episode? No worries—bring it back with one tap in the settings! • Custom Interface Colors – Make the app yours! Choose your own interface color or let each podcast have its own unique tint. Quality-of-Life Upgrades • Remember Scroll Position in the episodes list – No more losing your place when browsing looking for older episodes! • Bigger Tap Areas – Buttons are now easier to hit, especially on the player screen. Personalization & Extras • More Playback Speeds – Find your perfect listening speed with new options: 1.1x, 1.2x, 1.3x. • Multiple App Icons – Choose from different icons, including a Dark Mode version! You can even send us your custom Icons so we can integrate them in the next version. Smarter Navigation & Storage • Sort Downloads by Size – Quickly manage storage by seeing which episodes take up the most space in the offline space screen. • Auto-Delete Old Downloads – Set rules to remove unplayed episodes after a day, a week, or a month. • External Browser Option – Prefer Safari or Chrome? Now you can set all shownote links to open externally. Community & Support • Feature Request & Bug Report Link – Share your ideas and issues directly through the app. • Donation Support – Love InstacastPlus? Now you can support development with in-app donations.