Verbara
Verbara: Podcasts you own
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
One library across Plex, Audiobookshelf and RSS. Archive your shows to your server - even members-only feeds - with downloads, transcripts, CarPlay, Siri and iCloud sync.
Verbara is a podcast app for Plex, Audiobookshelf, and RSS. Store your shows on your own server, then seamlessly download to your app and play on the go - with smart download, sync and more.
• Combine Plex, Audiobookshelf, and RSS into one library, with duplicates merged
• Progress and played state sync to your server, and to every copy of a show
• Archive any feed to Audiobookshelf, including private and members-only feeds, with the full back catalogue
• Fix missing podcast metadata (dates, notes, episode numbers, artwork) from the source feed
• Transcripts: tap-to-seek follow-along, on-device generation, full-text search across downloads
• Chapters from RSS, Audiobookshelf, ID3 tags, and Plex
• Auto-download ahead as you listen, Wi-Fi-only rules, auto-delete when finished
• Video podcasts and Plex video libraries
• Up Next queue, per-podcast speed, smart resume, sleep timer, AirPlay
• Volume boost, voice boost, trim silence
• Folders and smart folders across all sources
• CarPlay, Siri, widgets, Lock Screen and Control Center controls
• iCloud sync between your devices, no account needed
• Listening stats
• Light and dark themes, accent colours, alternate icons
Verbara Pro is a one-time purchase. It unlocks downloads from server sources, audio effects, stats, transcripts, iCloud sync, metadata repair, and archiving to your server. Streaming, browsing, and public RSS podcasts (including downloads) are free. OPML export is always free.
Verbara is an independent app and is not affiliated with Plex Inc. or Audiobookshelf.
Tap "Try the demo" on the sign-in screen to explore the app with sample podcasts, no server needed.
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• Verbara Wrapped - your year in podcasts, generated entirely on your device
• Archive Health - spot feeds dropping their back catalogue, and save episodes before they vanish
• Improved Discover - private and members-only feeds, guests on your shows, starter packs, and For You picks
• Playlists - build your own and play across every source
• Video podcasts - watch, with picture-in-picture and chapters
• Move in to Verbara - import your subscriptions in a couple of taps
• Smart Speed, clip sharing, listening stats, and lots of reliability work
The developer, JOSEPH DANIEL HOARE, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- JOSEPH DANIEL HOARE
- Size
- 17.6 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Verbara Supporter $19.99
- Verbara Pro $7.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Joseph Hoare

