Castro Podcast Player

Castro Podcast Player

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Version History of Castro Podcast Player

2024.11.2

November 21, 2024

- Fix incorrect season number on episode details in some cases - Make the app more American - Fix up social media links - Bug and crash fixes - App Store stuff

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2024.11.1

November 3, 2024

2024.11.1 - Fix for icons on older devices 2024.11 - Sorry, Halloween is over. The pumpkin is no longer the default icon, but you can still get it back in settings for free - Fix an issue in the last release where the timestamps would sometimes not be clickable in episode details - iOS 18.1 - Various bug fixes

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2024.11

November 1, 2024

- Sorry, Halloween is over. The pumpkin is no longer the default icon, but you can still get it back in settings for free - Fix an issue in the last release where the timestamps would sometimes not be clickable in episode details - iOS 18.1 - Various bug fixes - App size improvements

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2024.10.1

October 15, 2024

- Pumpkin Icon - More icon choices, including HAL 2.0 - Various bug fixes and performance improvements

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2024.9.1

September 25, 2024

- New explore category page / icons - Fixes for themes, so parts of the app will no longer be in the wrong dark / light mode - Fix playing all episodes of a podcast from oldest or newest - Crash fixes, including an issue on iOS 18 that would crash the show notes page - Fix various small styling issues: - Reduce whitespace in show notes - Fix an issue where message footers in settings could be cut off - Fix issues with font and background colors in widgets due to accented mode - Reduce extra padding on episode details page action container when opened from now playing screen - Make playback speed paywall less confusing

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2024.9

September 17, 2024

- New App Icon + revamped Castro plus Icons - iOS 18 support - Explore Section - Dynamic, automated, recommendations. Grids, lists carousel, podcasts + episodes, charts, categories, etc. - Support several more countries Other Fixes - Fix an issue where CarPlay next chapter might be disabled - Fix an issue where restoring from backup would fail - Various fixes for the episode details actions - Fix an issue with checking items during onboarding - Many other small UI fixes and tweaks

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2024.8.2

September 3, 2024

- Full support for episode artwork from podcast feeds - Fully rewritten episode details page - Fuller actions on episode details so you have full control over your library - Clickable timestamps in show notes - Support for dynamic type in episode details - Season and episode number support - Fix various issues when changing themes throughout the app

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2024.8.1

August 20, 2024

- Updates to CarPlay to better handle vehicles without touchscreens - Fix an issue where the widgets would not display if you have too many things in your queue - Fix several issues that would cause episode playback to fail - Crash fixes, etc.

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2024.8

August 12, 2024

- New CarPlay app with chapter support - Changes to playback speeds to make them more consistent - Fix an accessibility issue in the inbox where the podcast name would not be read - Fixes for rich content notifications - Fix an issue where the home screen shortcuts would not work

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2024.7

August 6, 2024

- Rewrites image artwork, fixing a number of bugs around caching, disk usage, etc - New splash screen - Some experimental changes to playback to hopefully fix issues around echoing or episodes failing to stream - Several crash fixes - This is a foundational release which will allow us to make more significant product changes in the near future

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Castro Podcast Player Subscription Plans

Castro Plus Monthly

Annual access to advanced player features

$3.991 Month
7 Days trial

Castro Plus Quarterly

Quarterly access to all of Castro's features

$9.993 Months
7 Days trial

Castro Plus Annual

Annual access to advanced player features

$24.991 Year
7 Days trial

Early Supporter Special

Annual access to advanced player features

$24.991 Year
7 Days trial

Early Supporter Family Plan

Annual access to advanced player features

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial

Castro Plus Family Plan

Annual access to advanced player features

$39.991 Year
7 Days trial

Price History of Castro Podcast Player

Description of Castro Podcast Player

Castro is a beautiful, full-featured podcast player that makes it easy to track and manage lots of podcasts at the same time. Only listen to the episodes you want and easily skip the rest, queue up hours of podcasts at a time and enjoy a seamless listening experience with carplay compatibility, chapter support, trim silence and much, much more! HOW IT WORKS 1. New episodes land in the NEW tab. Read their descriptions, add episodes you like to your QUEUE, and clear the rest. 2. Press play to listen to episodes from your QUEUE in order. Queued episodes are downloaded automatically. 3. Re-order your QUEUE to plan your next few hours of listening at any time. Browse your LIBRARY to review the back catalogue, quickly access starred shows, and see your listening history. Subscribing to a podcast is no longer a commitment to listen to every episode. You don’t have to manage a huge list of subscriptions or choose a few shows and miss the rest. WHY OUR USERS LOVE CASTRO • Drag and drop podcasts to plan your listening with Castro’s unique queue • An elegant dark mode and thoughtfully designed sleep timer offer the best in night time podcast listening. • CarPlay support makes it easy to pick up where you left off while driving. • Apple Watch app to control playback and select another episode from your queue. • Episode notifications include a summary of the episode to help you decide if it interests you. Play, queue or clear the episode directly from the notification without opening the app. CASTRO PLUS Castro Plus is an optional paid subscription available for $24.99/year (includes a one-week trial). Plus unlocks a range of advanced features: • Trim Silence — With this option on, the app will analyze audio as it plays to detect silent parts and accelerate those parts. Get through more episodes faster. • Enhance Voices improves the listening experience for many podcasts and makes it easier to hear in loud environments. Under the hood, Enhance Voices applies a dynamic compressor to increase volume just where it’s needed. • Sideloading: Import audio files directly, just by dropping them in iCloud Drive • Mono-Mix — Mixes a stereo podcast to mono, which makes it easier to hear podcasts that pan some guests on left/right channels. • Chapter Support: Artwork, Skipping & Pre-selection. • Custom settings per-podcast: Episode Limit, Trim Silence, Enhance Voices, Mono Mix, Skip Intros, Playback Speed. WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING “Castro 3 is an incredible app.” — The Sweet Setup “Castro 3 is everything Castro already was, but better.” — MacStories Castro 3 Is a Great Modern Podcast App” — Beautiful Pixels “Unlike other podcatchers, Castro's primary virtue is its simplicity and ease of use. The app combines sleek visual design with crystal clear audio.” — Tom’s Guide CASTRO PLUS SUBSCRIPTION TERMS Castro Plus costs $24.99 per year. Prices are in US dollars and may vary in countries other than the US. Castro Plus is charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. It will renew on the day before the current subscription period ends. You can cancel auto-renewal any time from the Castro settings screen. You can switch between the two subscription periods after you pick one, but your trial period will end immediately if you do, so it's best to wait till your free week is over before changing. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Privacy Policy & Terms of Use: https://castro.fm/privacy-policy
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Castro Podcast Player: FAQ

Does Castro Podcast Player support iPad devices?

No, Castro Podcast Player doesn't support iPad devices.

Who is responsible for the creation of the Castro Podcast Player app?

Castro Podcast Player was launched by Bluck Podcast LLC.

What is the minimum iOS version to run the Castro Podcast Player app?

Your iOS device must have at least iOS 15.6 installed to use the app.

What is the overall rating of the Castro Podcast Player app?

The Castro Podcast Player app has a user rating of 4.6.

What’s the genre of the Castro Podcast Player app?

The App Genre Of Castro Podcast Player Is News.

What is the current version of Castro Podcast Player?

2024.11.2 is the latest released Castro Podcast Player version.

When was the most recent Castro Podcast Player update released?

The latest Castro Podcast Player update came out on November 30, 2024.

When did the app first launch?

Castro Podcast Player launched on February 5, 2023.

What is the content advisory rating of Castro Podcast Player?

The Castro Podcast Player app is suitable for children aged Bluck Podcast LLC.

What languages does the Castro Podcast Player app support?

The Castro Podcast Player app is now available in English.

Can I play Castro Podcast Player through Apple Arcade's subscription?

Unfortunately, Castro Podcast Player is not on Apple Arcade.

Does Castro Podcast Player offer in-app purchases?

Absolutely! In-app purchases are available within Castro Podcast Player.

Is Castro Podcast Player optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro?

Unfortunately, Castro Podcast Player is not optimized for use with Apple Vision Pro.

Are users exposed to ads in Castro Podcast Player?

Yes, users are exposed to ads in Castro Podcast Player.

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Reviews of Castro Podcast Player

Too much behind the paywall

I wanted to give this app a shot but when you can’t adjust the speed of the podcast without paying for it’s game over. You’ve put too much basic functionality behind the paywall.

Response from developer

Hi DoubleOPinter, you can adjust the speed of all podcasts in the free version. The paywalled portion is setting a specific speed to a specific podcast. This seems fair to me. We also offer a free trial. Please email support if you need help.

Best podcast app out there

This sets the standards for all of the podcast apps I have tried them all, and this is by far the most user-friendly and simple app to use and stay organized.

Intuitive, attractive and user friendly

I listen to podcasts all the time and I dislike spending time curating my queue or having to make playlists. Castro makes it as quick and simple as possible, allowing me to add all unplayed episodes of a particular show to my queue with one click, or to choose episodes from my inbox quickly and easily. It’s well worth the cost of the premium version because of the time I save. Nice one Castro, great app!
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