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Castro: Podcast App & Player

Castro: Podcast App & Player

Queue & listen to pod episodes

9.2K ratings
851 reviews
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Released
August 15, 2016
Updated
November 4, 2026

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Developer

Maple Media Apps, LLC
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A podcast player designed for efficient episode management and seamless listening. It features an inbox for new episodes and a queue for organized playback, with options for advanced features through a subscription.

✓Inbox for new episodes
✓Customizable playback queue
✓Episode notifications with summaries
✓CarPlay and Apple Watch support
✓Sleep timer and dark mode
✓Trim silence and enhance voices (Plus)
✓Cross-device playback sync (Plus)
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What users say about Castro

Reviews of Castro are mostly positive: the News app is rated 4.6/5 from 9.2K App Store ratings. What users like most: intuitive workflow, elegant and polished UI. Top complaints: buggy behavior (freezing, crashes, playback issues), lacking podcast discovery features. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Intuitive workflow
  • 👍Elegant and polished UI
  • 📚Effective podcast management
  • 🎨Customizable playback options
  • 💯Best podcast app for heavy listeners

Negative things

  • 🐛Buggy behavior (freezing, crashes, playback issues)
  • 🔍Lacking podcast discovery features
  • 💰Expensive subscription model
  • 🔌Poor Apple Watch integration
  • 📱No iPad app
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What's New in Castro

2026.10.1

November 4, 2026

A new version of Castro is here! Here’s what’s new: - General optimizations & stability improvements - Improved how podcast metadata text displays in Queue cards - Improved search results behavior related to playing an episode - Improved ability to add certain private RSS feeds - Resolved issue related to intercutting audio - iPhone Duo compatibility, initial app optimizations with more to come Thanks for using Castro! Have questions or feedback? Email us at support@castro.fm for fast & friendly support.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Castro Plus Monthly

Annual access to advanced player features

$3.991 Month
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Events

Read more about Device Sync & iPad
Event EndedMajor Update

Device Sync & iPad

Castro's biggest release ever

Aug 8, 2025 — Aug 31, 2025

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Now owned by someone else

Previous indie owner sold the app, uncertain if this can be recommended or if service will continue to be supported.
Tteryan

Response from developer

Thanks!

The best podcast app

So reliable, simple, and user friendly with key needed features
AAdlygree1

Simply the best

I've used every major podcast app and Castro is consistently the one I go back to. The inbox/queue model is so calm and well-implemented. You no longer feel like you have to listen to every episode and instead you are in control of what you want to listen to. Also one of a handful of podcast apps that let you untick chapters ahead of time!
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Tthat_jonasw

Another ownership change?

Who is Maple Media Apps? Why has there been no announcement of this ownership change anywhere? This is extremely shady to me, so I’m out. Canceled my subscription, best of luck in the future.
UusrGabriel

review request = one star

give me whatever your premium version is for free, and this becomes a nice juicy five star for you!
CCallOfMoodie
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Podcasts not updating properly

Bug

Playback not resuming after interruptions

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when switching audio sources

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Podcast artwork not loading consistently

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Requested Features

5 requests

Add chapter support

Feature

Implement silence trimming

Feature

Provide per-podcast playback settings

Feature

Introduce podcast transcript display

Feature

Add cloud sync between devices

Feature

FAQ

Does Castro have ads?

Yes, Castro contains advertisements. As a free app with in-app purchases, advertisements are part of the user experience for non-subscribers.

What are the Castro Plus subscription options?

Castro Plus offers monthly ($3.99), quarterly ($9.99), and annual ($24.99) plans, with a 7-day free trial for quarterly, annual, and family plans. There's also an Early Supporter Special annual plan for $24.99.

How does Castro manage new episodes?

New episodes arrive in Castro's Inbox tab. You can read descriptions and choose to add episodes to your Queue or dismiss them, similar to managing email.

Can I listen to podcasts offline with Castro?

Yes, episodes added to your Queue are automatically downloaded, allowing for offline listening. This ensures a seamless experience even without an internet connection.

What advanced features does Castro Plus offer?

Castro Plus unlocks features like Trim Silence to speed up playback, Enhance Voices for clearer audio, cross-device sync, and sideloading of audio files via iCloud Drive.

Is Castro suitable for night time listening?

Yes, Castro includes a dark mode and a thoughtfully designed sleep timer, making it ideal for winding down and listening to podcasts at night.

What devices does Castro support?

Castro is available on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with support for CarPlay, allowing for a consistent listening experience across multiple Apple devices.

How often is Castro updated?

The latest version of Castro is 2026.10.1, and it was last updated on November 4, 2026. This indicates a relatively recent update cycle for the application.