# GilloCast: Podcast Player — Transcripts, summaries & sync

> Private podcast player with iCloud sync and capped free listening. (iPhone/iPad app by Flore Technologies, LLC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gillocast-podcast-player/id6766321321 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Flore Technologies, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570742893)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.5.2 · 199 MB
- Languages: Australian English, Arabic, Bangla, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Filipino and 41 more
- Released: 2026-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-10-28
- Monetization: freemium

## What is GilloCast?

Find the part of an episode you want to hear again. GilloCast puts a searchable transcript beside the audio, so you can read along and tap any line to jump there. Follow any show without an account, and pick up where you left off on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and CarPlay.

See every feature at gillocast.com
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TRANSCRIPTS & SUMMARIES
Read along as an episode plays, search what was said, and tap a line to jump there. GilloCast uses the show's transcript, or makes one on your device. On devices with Apple Intelligence, it writes a short episode summary too.

INBOX & SYNC
New episodes from the shows you follow land in your Inbox. Follows, queue and progress sync through iCloud, so you can start on iPhone and finish on Apple TV.

FIND SHOWS
Search millions of public podcasts. Browse trending shows, top picks, categories and publisher channels.

SMART PLAYBACK
Chapters, 0.5x-3x speed, custom skip intervals, gentle pause and resume fades, and a sleep timer that fades to silence.

EVERY DEVICE
CarPlay: your shows, the directory and your queue.
Apple Watch: a remote, or for Supporters, a full player with downloads.
Apple TV: listen on the big screen with the Siri Remote.

DOWNLOADS & BOOKMARKS
Supporters save episodes for offline, by hand or automatically for chosen shows, and bookmark any moment with a note.

BRING YOUR SHOWS
Supporters can import the shows they follow in another podcast app with a standard OPML file.

WIDGET & TAP TO PLAY
The Podcast Inbox widget puts your latest episodes on your Home Screen. Write any show or episode to an NFC tag, QR code or share link; links open for anyone with the app.

MAKE IT YOURS
Match the player to each show's artwork or pick your own accent, light or dark. Choose a player style, animated background and swipe gestures for the queue or transcript, or apply a built-in profile in one tap. Supporters save their own profiles.

PRIVACY FIRST
No tracking, no analytics, no in-app ads. Follows and progress sync through your personal iCloud. Account services are used only if you sign in.

GO FURTHER WITH SUPPORTER
GilloCast is free to download and plays no ads of its own, though shows may include theirs. Browsing and following shows are never capped. Supporter, as a subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase, lifts the free tier's listening and transcript limits and adds offline downloads, OPML import, bookmarks with notes, Apple Watch direct playback, custom Personalization profiles, app icons, 20+ theme colors and more. Lifetime adds exclusive gold theming.
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Need help? Email dev@gillocast.com or use Send Debug Log in the Menu.
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.gillocast.com/eula

## Key features

- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Search millions of podcasts
- Import OPML subscriptions
- Smart playback speed control
- Apple Watch direct playback
- Transcript support
- NFC/QR code playback triggers

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Supporter - 1 Year | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Is GilloCast safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess GilloCast.

## Is GilloCast legit?

GilloCast: Podcast Player appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for GilloCast is 70 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Frequently asked questions about GilloCast

### What is GilloCast's core functionality?

GilloCast is a private podcast player that allows you to search for and subscribe to millions of shows. It offers iCloud sync for subscriptions, playback queues, and listening progress across all your Apple devices.

### How much does GilloCast cost?

The core features of GilloCast are free, allowing up to 45 minutes of listening per day and 2 hours per week. An optional 'Supporter' subscription removes these caps and unlocks additional features, with plans starting at $1.99 per month or $14.99 per year.

### Does GilloCast have ads?

GilloCast itself does not serve advertisements within the app. However, the podcast shows you choose to listen to may contain their own advertisements.

### What devices does GilloCast support?

GilloCast is designed for the Apple ecosystem and supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, and CarPlay. Listening progress and subscriptions sync seamlessly across these devices via iCloud.

### Can I import my existing podcast subscriptions into GilloCast?

Yes, GilloCast supports importing your subscriptions from other podcast apps using a standard OPML file. This makes it easy to switch over your existing library.

### What advanced playback features are available?

GilloCast offers smart playback features including adjustable playback speeds from 0.5x to 3x, custom skip intervals, gentle pause/resume fades, and a fade-to-silence sleep timer. Some advanced features are exclusive to 'Supporter' subscribers.

### How often is GilloCast updated?

The latest version of GilloCast is 2026.07.1, and it was last updated on 2026-07-10. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Is GilloCast suitable for children?

GilloCast has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. The app prioritizes privacy with no tracking or analytics, and core listening is free.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.10.1 — 2026-10-27

- Support for iPhone Duo, with fixes and optimisations for OS 27, now built on Swift 6.
- New profiles: visual profiles change how the app looks, from colours and backgrounds to player styles, and behaviour profiles change how it responds, from gestures and taps to seek intervals and haptics. Automatic rules can switch profiles for you by time of day, Focus, CarPlay and more.
- A new welcome tour walks you through getting started, from profiles to Siri. Replay it anytime from the Menu.
- A reorganised Menu with redesigned sections, search to find any setting by name, and a new guide to everything you can ask Siri.
- Swipe up in the player for Up Next or transcripts, and move several episodes at once: hold one and tap others to gather them, or tap the select button above Up Next and drag them together. They land in the order you tapped them.
- Fixes for CarPlay, search, playback, Apple Watch and Siri.

To submit a bug report, use Send Debug Log in the Menu.

For a full log of changes, see the following:
gillocast.com/history

### 2026.09.1 — 2026-08-31

- Improvements to browsing, playback and navigation across all platforms.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

For a full log of changes, see the following:
gillocast.com/history

### 2026.08.2 — 2026-08-15

- Bug fixes and performance improvements.

For a full log of changes, see the following:
gillocast.com/history

### 2026.08.1 — 2026-08-05

- App download and install size are smaller thanks to smarter resource bundling, with no drop in quality or language coverage.
- Apple TV interface and navigation fixes.
- Localization improvements across all languages.
- Bug fixes and performance improvements across the Podcast Inbox, transcripts, playback, and followed shows.

For a full log of changes, see the following:
deejellie.com/history (2026.07.2, 2026.07.3, 2026.08.1)
gillocast.com/history

### 2026.07.1 — 2026-07-10

No release notes.

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