An independent podcast player for audio & video. Features one-tap Smart Ad-Skip, free offline downloads, OPML import, CarPlay, and Podcast Brain.
The Podcast App is an independent player built for audio and video podcasts. Seamless playback across formats, zero app-inserted ads, and one-tap Ad-Skip on supported shows. Pick up exactly where you left off.
LISTEN YOUR WAY
• One unified player for both audio and video episodes with identical controls and saved progress.
• Smart Ad-Skip: Skip sponsor breaks on supported shows with a single tap instead of mashing the skip button. Never automatic, you stay in control.
• Download episodes for full offline listening anytime, anywhere.
• Precision playback: Variable speeds (0.5x to 3x), custom skip intervals, chapter markers, sleep timer, and seamless CarPlay integration.
ON YOUR APPLE WATCH
• Standalone playback: Download episodes directly to your Apple Watch and leave your phone behind on runs or walks.
• Control playback from your wrist: Play, pause, skip, and scrub.
• Seamless sync: Subscriptions, playback queues, and progress stay aligned across your devices.
• Watch face complication for instant one-tap resume.
DISCOVER & STAY ORGANIZED
• Search millions of shows via the open Podcast Index or paste any direct RSS feed URL.
• Smart recommendations tailored to your listening habits without tracking your personal data.
• Clean feed management: View new releases in a unified inbox and auto-hide finished episodes.
• Portable library: Full OPML import and export so you never lose your subscriptions.
• Per-show notifications for new episode drops.
GO DEEPER WITH PODCAST BRAIN
Optional intelligent tools help you retain and explore insights from supported episodes without getting in the way of the core player.
• Ask questions about an episode and jump straight to the exact cited audio timestamps.
• Read interactive transcripts, chapter breakdowns, and structured summaries.
• Connect ideas across different shows and episodes using Podcast Brain.
• Generous free access included; Premium unlocks unlimited usage and advanced transcript features.
NO SURPRISES
• Start listening immediately. No account creation required.
• Zero app-inserted ads: No banner ads, no popups, and no injected audio interstitials in the player.
• Free core listening: Offline downloads, queue management, and playback tools are 100% free.
• Transparent sourcing: Shows stream directly from creators' original feeds.
WHY LISTENERS SWITCH:
• Open Ecosystem: Built on open RSS standards and the Podcast Index. No walled gardens or platform lock-in.
• Respect for Attention: No trackers, banner spam, or loud audio ads inserted by the app.
• One-Tap Ad-Skip: Say goodbye to repeatedly tapping skip during sponsor segments. Set your own skip intervals (10, 15, 30, 45, or 60 seconds), forward and back.
• True Audio & Video Parity: Switch between video and audio feeds seamlessly in a single app.
Terms of Service: https://thepodcastapp.dev/terms
Privacy Policy: https://thepodcastapp.dev/privacy
I really like how clean and easy to use this podcast app is. The offline downloads are especially useful, and features like transcripts, summaries, chapters, playback speed control, and the sleep timer make listening much more convenient. It’s also great to have recommendations for discovering new shows. Overall, a smooth and well-designed app for podcast lovers.
Developer Response
Thanks so much — glad the offline downloads and listening tools are useful. If anything feels off or you want a feature tweak, email kenwebster0@gmail.com and I’ll dig in.
This app is honestly a game-changer for podcast lovers!
Goni$:)
The interface is super clean and very easy to use. Finding my favorite shows takes just seconds, and the audio quality is crystal clear. I’m really impressed!
Developer Response
Thank you! Clean and fast is exactly what I’m aiming for. If you ever hit a snag finding a show or with playback, email kenwebster0@gmail.com — happy to help.
I’ve tried many podcast apps before, but this one stands out.
Nicholas Kelly 267
It’s fast, smooth, and well-organized. I love how simple it is to discover new podcasts. Highly recommended!
Developer Response
Really appreciate that — discovery should stay simple. Tips or podcast requests welcome at kenwebster0@gmail.com.
Great.
night90wing
this and it’s absolutely wonderful it had everything I was looking for to listen too on it!
Developer Response
Thank you — that means a lot. Hope it keeps making listening easy. If something’s missing, kenwebster0@gmail.com.
Now on Apple Watch.
• Standalone playback: Stream over Wi-Fi or cellular, or download episodes directly to your watch to listen phone-free.
• In sync: Your shows, Up Next queue, and listening progress stay seamlessly aligned between iPhone and Apple Watch.
• Complications: Resume your current episode with a single tap straight from your watch face.
Smart Ad-Skip & Playback Improvements
• One-tap skip on supported shows: Jump straight to where the episode resumes during known ad breaks. Never automatic.
• Visual timeline markers: See marked sponsor breaks directly on the playback bar.
• Cleaner chapters: Plain timestamps in show notes no longer clutter your chapter list.
• Playback reliability and stability fixes across devices.
Version 3.0.609
Subscriptions
Premium Monthly
Transcripts, video, and cloud sync
Free Trial
The developer, Ken Webster, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Purchases
Contact Info
User Content
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Search History
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Ken Webster
Size
69 MB
Category
News
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 15.0 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 15.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
