Castria

Castria

Podcasts without the ads

6 ratings
5 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 12, 2026
  • August 5, 2026

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This podcast app automatically removes ads, sponsor reads, and commercial breaks from episodes. It also offers AI-powered summaries, searchable transcripts, and chapter navigation for a seamless listening experience. Enjoy offline playback and cross-device syncing for free.

Automatic ad skipping
AI episode summaries
Searchable transcripts
Tap-to-jump topics
Offline downloads
Cross-device syncing
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What's New in Castria

1.5

August 5, 2026

New Features Listen before you subscribe — Preview episodes from any show without subscribing. Tap play on a show page to try an episode instantly. Smarter ad-skip activation — If ad detection finishes while you're already listening, ad-skip activates automatically — no need to restart the episode. Improved transcript sync — Transcripts now stay accurately synced with playback, including on episodes with dynamic ad insertion. Better offline playback — When an episode in your queue isn't downloaded, playback skips ahead to the next available episode instead of stopping. Cross-device sync — Playback position and played status now sync across your devices. Mark as played cleanup — Marking an episode as played now automatically removes its download and clears it from your queue. Improvements Lock screen and Bluetooth controls now show full episode artwork and metadata. Smarter download management: priority queuing, automatic storage checks, and better retention of your most recent episodes. Reduced spurious error notifications on wake/resume. Improved queue reliability and advancement behavior. Security Fixed an issue with the ad detector where some shows would be marked as ads Fixed a session management issue that could cause unexpected logouts.

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User reviews

Exactly what you want

Saving time and listening is easy.

Adding to Que added the entire subscription to timeline instead of just the episode (might be intentional).

You need to lock the zoom of two finger touch. The screens allow you to zoom in to far and don’t auto fit the width of the phone

Works well, lacks some features

Works well for skipping ads. It sometimes skips podcast content but there is no way to report the skipping of actual content. I wish there was a way to turn off auto-play.

Response from developer

The next version has the ability to report false positives - just waiting on Apple's Review approval. I'll add the playback setting, thanks for the suggestion!

Cannot import opml file

Just what the title says. I’ve spent hours trying to import 55 shows and it only imports two shows, even after waiting hours for it to work. So much for ‘they’ll appear shortly’. Super disappointed as I’ve heard good things about the app.

Response from developer

Please email the OPML file to support@castria.app so I can take a look

Excellent App!

The silence ad feature works very well. Everything works as advertised. Many thanks for your hard work. This app is a must have for free!

A playlist and or folders would be an awesome future enhancement...

My favorite way to listen to podcasts

Great app really nice that it skips all the annoying ads for you and summarizes what the podcast is about so I can decide if I want to spend my limited time on a given subject. highly recommend.

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FAQ

Does Castria have ads?

No, Castria is completely free and contains no advertisements. Its primary function is to automatically skip ads within podcast episodes for an uninterrupted listening experience.

How does Castria's ad-skipping work?

Castria automatically identifies and skips ads, sponsor reads, and commercial breaks within podcast episodes. This feature is hands-free, allowing you to listen without manual intervention.

What are the AI features in Castria?

Castria offers AI episode summaries to give you an overview of the content before listening. It also provides searchable full transcripts, allowing you to read along and jump to specific moments.

Can I use Castria offline?

Yes, Castria supports offline downloads. You can save episodes, including the ad-skipping feature, to listen even without an internet connection.

Does Castria work on multiple devices?

Yes, Castria syncs across your devices. You can resume listening on your iPhone, iPad, or web browser with one account.

Is Castria free to use?

Castria is 100% free. There are no subscriptions, in-app purchases, or ads associated with its use.

What devices does Castria support?

Castria is available on iPhone and iPad. It also offers a web version for access on computers.

How often is Castria updated?

The latest version of Castria is 1.4, which was last updated on July 20, 2026. Updates aim to improve features and reliability.