# Castawai Podcast Player — CarPlay, Transcripts, No Subs

> CarPlay, Transcripts, No Subs (iPhone/iPad app by Runnable Products, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castawai-podcast-player/id6808329571 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Runnable Products, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790505048)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, German (Germany), Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 2 more
- Released: 2026-09-16
- Data updated: 2026-10-09

## What is Castawai Podcast Player?

Pay once. Listen forever. Castawai is the podcast player for people who listen seriously: on the commute, on the trail, on a flight, or winding down at night. No subscription, no ads, no account.

WHY LISTENERS LOVE CASTAWAI
- Smart Speed trims silences and Voice Boost clarifies speech
- Offline listening: download episodes for flights, commutes, and off-the-grid trails
- Transcribed audio so you can search and follow along
- Stride Mode: auto-pause at stops, with different tracks for different paces
- CarPlay, Lock Screen controls, and Home Screen widgets
- New-episode notifications so favorites never drift over the horizon
- Skip promos and trailers automatically, with smart download cleanup
- Sleep timer, skip controls, and saved positions
- Island Medals for listening streaks and milestones

LISTEN YOUR WAY
Subscribe to shows, discover new ones, or add any podcast by RSS. Build playlists for focus, workouts, road trips, or bedtime. Set episode limits, auto-delete played downloads, and undo if you change your mind.

SWITCHING? BRING YOUR LIBRARY
Import an OPML file or a list of RSS feeds, validate your subscriptions, and keep listening without rebuilding anything.

SIMPLE PRICING
Start with 15 podcast subscriptions free. Upgrade once for unlimited subscriptions. No yearly fees.

MADE FOR THE LONG HAUL
Island-inspired themes of sunsets, sand, and open water, with typography you can tune to your taste. Castawai feels more like an escape than a utility. Download it and start listening.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratuity | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Impressive | $24.99 | one-time |


## Is Castawai Podcast Player safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Castawai Podcast Player.

## Is Castawai Podcast Player legit?

Castawai Podcast Player appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Castawai Podcast Player is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.3 — 2026-10-02

- Advanced CarPlay support
- AI-powered podcast transcriptions
- App badge now shows downloads and progress
- New simpler pricing: 15 free subscriptions, or pay once for unlimited. No more yearly subscription.

### 3.1 — 2026-09-25

Enhanced CarPlay, Downloads and Playlists

### 3.0 — 2026-09-22

Now with Apple and Audio Intelligence and enhanced Audio modes.

### 2.0 — 2026-09-20

Enhanced Running Mode and Recommendations Engine

### 1.0 — 2026-09-16

No release notes.

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