# Brink: Podcast Player — The Ultimate Podcast Player

> Podcast player and news aggregator with AI transcripts and personalized discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Gowtham Oleti.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gowtham Oleti](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865374702)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 26 App Store ratings · 22 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 63 MB
- Languages: American English, Hindi, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2026-03-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948/reviews.md

## What is Brink?

Brink is a podcast player and news app for people who want discovery, playback, and headlines in one place, wrapped in a modern Liquid Glass design.

With Brink, you can:

- Discover trending podcasts and personalized recommendations
- Enjoy smooth playback with queueing and progress sync
- Get AI generates transcripts and chapters of podcasts
- Save key moments with timestamped bookmarks and notes
- Walking mode enables you to view calories your burned while listening to podcasts
- Build your listening flow by mood and interests
- Continue right where you left off across your library

Brink combines powerful podcast features with a clean, fluid Liquid Glass UI that feels fast, focused, and premium.

Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Podcast discovery and recommendations
- Smooth playback with queueing
- AI-generated transcripts and chapters
- Global news updates
- Timestamped bookmarks and notes
- Walking mode for calorie tracking
- Mood and interest-based listening

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brink Plus | $4.99 | per month |
| Brink Plus | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Brink Plus | $69.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 22)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brink-podcast-player/id6760338948/reviews.md

### 5/5 — One of the Best Podcast Players

*2026-07-17*

I’ve been looking for a podcast player that better meets my needs. I like that I can also import my RSS feeds, & have everything in one place. It offers lots of great features. I appreciate the folders, making it easier to find a particular podcast & the ability to create playlists. The only feature that I hope is added in a future update is the ability to customize folders — create my own or at least be able to change what podcasts are contained in each folder. I’m considering the lifetime upgrade.

### 4/5 — Almost there.

*2026-07-16*

I suggest enhancing the user experience to make the interface more seamless, particularly when transitioning between the app and using play/pause buttons. While it doesn’t accurately capture every podcast from a screenshot, it does manage to get a significant portion of them.

### 5/5 — Brings a fresh take on podcast apps

*2026-07-11*

Hands down the best looking + feature rich podcast player in a while…plus every interaction is amazing!! Loved it

### 5/5 — Beautiful app!!!

*2026-06-24*

Works so well!!! Wish it had the ability to delete downloaded podcasts after listening to them

### 4/5 — Great App 👏

*2026-06-21*

I don’t normally leave reviews, but this app is absolutely worth trying out! I’ve been looking for a decent alternative to Apple Podcasts, this app is nice to use and aesthetically appealing. One feature I’m either too stupid to figure out or is missing, is having a shows ‘seasons’ easily filtered/selected rather than scrolling through all episodes of a show, if the show has seasons can we get a menu to select the season I need to listen to. 

Looking forward to seeing the progression of this app! Great work

### 5/5 — Great podcast app

*2026-06-21*

Happy to say this is a great podcast app that I use every day. It has a very active developer who keeps making significant updates. Don’t hesitate to try it out!

### 5/5 — Has so much potential

*2026-06-13*

This is app is amazing has so much potential. 

Considering its new it still is very laggy and not refined 

Once that’s sorted this could replace apple podcast news for me. 

Highly recommended

### 5/5 — Brilliant design

*2026-06-04*

The app is fun to use and beautiful, you can tell the developer has great attention to detail with neat use of haptics and micro animations.

### 4/5 — OPML support

*2026-05-26*

Looks like importing your podcasts using a OPML file is not working. That’s a shame. This means its not easy to transfer my podcasts from my current app Brink. :(

**Developer response:** Hello,

We are investigating the OPML issue. In the meantime, we have recently added an option to upload screenshots of your podcast library from other apps. This will automatically detect and add those podcasts to Brink. Try this!

### 5/5 — Designed intuitively with boldness

*2026-05-25*

This is hands down one of the most unique app when it comes to podcast and design. The intuitive care with which even the smallest features are taken care of is incredible. 

The app prompts me to count my steps and knows when I’m on a walk while listening to my fav podcasts. 

Not only that, it provides transcripts with timestamps in the timeline itself! I have never come across this before Brink 

My favourite feature is when it essentially hides spoilers from the live transcript that comes on the screen


I would give this 5/5! Still cannot fathom the fact that all this is designed and coded by a single person! I cannot wait for what’s to come ahead!

## Frequently asked questions about Brink

### What is Brink?

Brink is a mobile application that combines podcast playback and news aggregation into a single, modern interface. It offers features like AI-generated transcripts, personalized recommendations, and global news updates.

### Does Brink have ads?

No, Brink does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted listening and reading experience.

### What are the subscription options for Brink?

Brink offers a subscription called Brink Plus. It is available for $3.99 per month or $9.99 per year, providing access to premium features.

### How often is Brink updated?

Brink was last updated on June 3, 2026, with version 1.2.19. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What devices does Brink support?

Brink is currently supported on iPhones. Future platform expansions may be considered based on user demand and development resources.

### What is the age rating for Brink?

Brink has an age rating of 12+. This suggests that the content and features are generally suitable for users aged 12 and older.

### How does Brink handle podcast playback?

Brink provides smooth playback with features like queueing and progress sync. It also offers AI-generated transcripts and chapters to enhance the listening experience.

### Can I save content in Brink?

Yes, you can save key moments in Brink using timestamped bookmarks and notes. This allows you to easily revisit important segments of podcasts or news articles.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.36 — 2026-07-21

What's New in This Version

- Bug fixes and improvements
- Improvements to UI

### 1.2.35 — 2026-07-15

What's New in This Version

- Playlists Bug Fixes
- AI generated Chapters are back for Brink Plus users.

### 1.2.34 — 2026-07-12

What's New in This Version

- On-device transcripts now generate up to 80% faster
- Cleaner new episode alerts with better deduping across devices
- Tidier Home recommendations and playlist filters
- Reliability improvements for playback, summaries, and background refresh

### 1.2.33 — 2026-07-04

What’s New in This Version

• Added a Short Clips setting so you can choose whether the launcher appears on Home.
• Added “keep only latest episodes” controls so hourly or daily shows don’t fill Up Next with multiple new releases.
• Improved Recent Releases with fresher results, on-demand loading, and smoother paging through new episodes.
• Improved Home hero actions with clearer queue controls, archive actions, and better live playback context.
• Improved News artwork so story cards choose real images more reliably instead of tiny logos or favicons.
• Made Home, folders, playlists, and News feel smoother by delaying heavier background work until the app is ready.
• Fixed and polished details across keyboard/player behavior, podcast search, folders, and launch performance.

### 1.2.32 — 2026-06-30

What's New in This Version

Brand New Layout:
Brink has a cleaner, more organized layout so your shows, episodes, and listening tools are easier to scan.

Better Organized:
Sections now feel more intentional, with clearer grouping, calmer spacing, and less clutter across the app.

Light Mode:
Brink now has a bright new look across Home, Library, Following, News, and Search.

Smoother:
Tuned the app experience so browsing, switching sections, and everyday listening feel more reliable.

Plus a stack of bug fixes so things just work a little more smoothly.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-01.*