# éist — A simple podcast app

> A simple podcast app (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Moran.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eist/id6774560046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Moran](https://appshunter.io/developer/315318383)
- Category: Entertainment, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eist/id6774560046/reviews.md

## What is éist?

éist is a minimal podcast player built for people who actually want to listen and don't want the interface to get in their way.

No algorithmic recommendations. No social features. No noise. Just your shows, beautifully organised and always ready.

FEATURES
• Subscribe to any podcast via search or RSS feed
• Clean, artwork-first player with sleep timer, speed control, and skip buttons
• Smart queue management and playlists
• Bookmarks — save moments and jump back instantly - or share to instagram stories!
• Stats — see how much you've listened across all your shows
• Cloud sync via iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox
• New episode notifications so you never miss a drop
• OPML import/export to move your subscriptions in or out
• Dark and light colour themes with 4 beautiful interfaces

Local-first: your library lives on your device. Sync is optional and folder-based — no account required.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.1 — 2026-07-03

• Fixed duplicate new-episode notifications.
• Fixed podcast artwork flickering on the Lock Screen and in CarPlay.
• Minor fixes and refinements.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-06-25

• Fixed duplicate new-episode notifications.
• Fixed podcast artwork flickering on the Lock Screen and in CarPlay.
• Minor fixes and refinements.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-06-17

• Fixed duplicate new-episode notifications.
• Fixed podcast artwork flickering on the Lock Screen and in CarPlay.
• Minor fixes and refinements.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-06-14

• CarPlay: browse your library and queue and control playback right from your car.
• Fixed sideloaded episodes failing to play.
• More reliable cross-device sync of listening progress and stats.
• Various fixes and refinements.

### 1.0 — 2026-06-11

No release notes.

## More apps by Michael Moran

- [360 Points Converter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/360-points-converter/id315318380)

All apps by Michael Moran: https://appshunter.io/developer/315318383

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