# Fin. (for Podcasts) — Parasocial Entertainment

> Open-standards podcast player for direct feed URL listening. (iPhone/iPad app by Stuart Moore.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fin-for-podcasts/id1599198315 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Stuart Moore](https://appshunter.io/developer/303180302)
- Category: Entertainment, Social Networking
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-12-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fin-for-podcasts/id1599198315/reviews.md

## What is Fin. (for Podcasts)?

Fin is an open-standards podcast player. Simply enter a podcast feed URL into the app and start listening.

• No extra servers holding up releases
• No ad injections or audio compression
• Podcasts are updated and downloaded directly from source in the background
• Every single podcast is available; listed or not
• A quick and efficient UI made for daily listening

## Key features

- Enter podcast feed URL to listen
- Direct downloads from source
- No ad injections
- No audio compression
- Quick and efficient UI
- Background updates

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fin-for-podcasts/id1599198315/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Refreshingly different podcast organizing that makes sense

*2022-12-24, version 1.2*

Zippy UI that puts you in full control of your podcasts

## Frequently asked questions about Fin. (for Podcasts)

### Does Fin. have ads?

The app description explicitly states 'No ad injections'. This suggests that Fin. is an ad-free experience for users.

### How does Fin. get podcast updates?

Podcasts are updated and downloaded directly from their source in the background. This means there are no extra servers holding up releases.

### Can I listen to any podcast with Fin.?

Yes, every single podcast is available through Fin., whether it is officially listed or not, by simply entering its feed URL.

### What devices support Fin.?

Fin. is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users.

### What is the age rating for Fin.?

Fin. has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience of listeners.

### When was Fin. last updated?

The latest version of Fin. was released on August 13, 2023, indicating recent development and support.

### Is Fin. free to use?

Yes, Fin. is available for free, with no cost to download or use its core podcast listening features.

### What makes Fin. different from other podcast apps?

Fin. focuses on an open-standards approach, allowing direct feed URL entry and avoiding extra servers, ad injections, and audio compression for a pure listening experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3 — 2023-08-13

• Laid the groundwork for a major new feature; still beta testing it
• New main page UI: downloads, snoozed, and tags are much more accessible now
• Snooze episodes to a certain date or time
• See more episodes on a podcast’s page

### 1.2.3 — 2023-02-08

• Slight UI enhancements
• Filter by season

### 1.2.2 — 2023-01-20

• Podcast search! You can still add by URL, but searching makes it that much easier
• Bug fixes I guess

### 1.2.1 — 2023-01-18

• New feature: Pinned Filters! Create a search filter that isolates individual episodes of a podcast and pin it to the podcast’s main page. Re-listening from the beginning? Pin it! Listening in reverse order? Only want episodes guesting Evan Susser? Only the Star Wars season?
• Show titles and episode numbers are parsed out of episode titles
• Filter by date

### 1.2 — 2022-11-21

• New feature: #Tags! Tag all your podcasts to keep them organized by topic, network, host, or whatever you want.
• A few bug fixes

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