# Pastime for podcasts

> A podcast player with curated themed channels for easy content discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by Proto Venture Technology, Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastime-for-podcasts/id497274739 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Proto Venture Technology, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/497274742)
- Category: Entertainment, Books
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 45 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 12.1 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-02-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastime-for-podcasts/id497274739/reviews.md

## What is Pastime for podcasts?

Meet Pastime for iOS: a simple, beautiful podcast player. 

Pastime is a platform created to help cut through the noise. 

There are so many great podcasts out there, but it can be time consuming to find good content to listen to. Pastime is our attempt to save you time.

Pastime for iOS features themed channels curated by people in the know to help you easily find great stuff to listen to.

Happy listening.

## Key features

- Simple and beautiful podcast player
- Themed channels
- Expert curated content
- Time-saving content discovery
- iOS compatible

## Recent user reviews (10 of 45)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pastime-for-podcasts/id497274739/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t search for podcasts

*2018-11-19, version 2.4.8*

The search function always fails to bring up any results for me

### 5/5 — Fastest way to listen to a podcast

*2017-01-26, version 2.2.1*

The app is great overall for listening, but the most magical experience I've had was when my friend sent me a link to a podcast episode. When I clicked the link, it didn't take me to a webpage about the episode or the listing for the podcast in iTunes. I didn't have to look for the episode in a list or figure out how to listen to it. The link opened directly in Pastime, took me straight to the episode, and I was already listening. Such a joy!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2016-11-03, version 2.0.10*

I love this app! I used to spend a lot of time searching for something interesting. With the new pastime newsletter I quickly find new podcasts with specific episodes to choose from.

### 5/5 — Love this app!

*2016-10-17, version 2.0.7*

I love using Pastime for listening to podcasts (and I listen to a lot). It's beautiful and easy to use, unlike some other podcast players. I also LOVE the focus on finding good episodes to listen to and not just shows. Sometimes I just want to find a great episode, and Pastime is awesome for that!

### 1/5 — Scam to sell Music/tv/movies

*2016-01-04, version 1.0.7*

Doesn't let you listen to local files, have to buy their junk.

### 4/5 — An App on a Mission

*2015-02-04, version 1.0.2*

Reviewing Pastime Version 1.0.2. As before, this audio player is ad free and easy to operate without looking at your device. It is now even better suited for the vision impaired.

I recommend this player for easy operation by touch, including for sighted users who want to select and play audio books and shows without the need for attention to the screen, such as while driving. Instructions for use are given once using "Voiceover," so pay attention when you first use the program.

I use it for podcasts. Show titles are shown on a scrolling menu in an extremely large font. Touch one and the title will be read aloud. There is a quiet sound with each tap for play or pause. As with the last version of Pastime, swiping left or right will go 15 seconds forward or back. The swipe direction now stays the same regardless of device orientation, so operation by touch is more consistent. Swipe and hold for fast forward and rewind.

I have a number of suggestions for future versions.
* The 15-second swipe is valuable to skip small portions of discussions or to review part of the show after interruptions. The Voiceover with each 15-second swipe talks over the show, making it hard to tell whether I have gone as far as desired. A different quiet blip for each direction would be preferable to the 15-second verbal message. I would retain the existing message for swipe-and-hold time changes.
* We should be able to quickly repeat the 15-second swipe as before. I have always found it very useful to skip unwanted show introductions.
* There is a pie graph of show progress, which would be useful to display while advancing or rewinding.
* Please stop demanding I turn on my cellular data every time the app is used or the phone is unlocked. This window pops up in front of the player and blocks operation.
* In the last version it was much easier to tell when a show had been played to the end. Perhaps a diagonal slash stamped across the screen at the end of the track, and on each of the completed shows on the menu, would be helpful in this version.
* Currently the show menu scrolls smoothly. If the menu could snap from one show to the next, perhaps with a click and/or haptic feedback, we could count down the list and select a certain show more easily.
* An option to turn off Voiceover in Settings would be welcome.

You have my thanks for this excellent app.

### 1/5 — Barely useable

*2015-01-28, version 1.0.2*

The list of books shows all of two per screen. It cannot be sorted or searched, and does not show the books' length (although it does decorate the with needless graphics and uses pastel colours, both of which would make the list harder to read for someone with poor eyesight).

### 1/5 — Pitiful

*2014-12-29, version 1.0*

This had always been my go to app fir audiobooks.  But this new version will not even open on my iPhone 4. I have tried and tried but it just goes back to the phone home screen.  It's really pathetic - and unless it is fixed soon I will have to dump this app and find another.

### 1/5 — Give me back the previous version please

*2014-12-20, version 1.0*

I setup the previous version of this app for my friend who has Parkinson's and some visual limitations but can see. The previous version was perfect for her. She could see which book she was listening to, change her selection easily and play and pause simply by tapping anywhere on the screen. The new version is totally useless for her. Apparently you have to know which patterned screen goes with which book??? Or just take whatever comes up and listen - useless. Please bring back the previous version! My friend now has to use iTunes to listen to her books which is not ideal as the controls are not highly visible but considerably better than the current version of  this app?

### 1/5 — Needs more work

*2014-12-13, version 1.0*

The old version would play my some of my podcast, this version doesn't.

## Frequently asked questions about Pastime for podcasts

### What does Pastime for podcasts do?

Pastime for podcasts is a mobile application designed to help users discover new and interesting podcast content. It aims to simplify the process of finding quality shows by cutting through the overwhelming amount of available material.

### How does Pastime help me find podcasts?

The app features themed channels that are curated by knowledgeable individuals. This approach allows users to easily explore content based on specific interests or topics, saving them time in their search for good podcasts.

### Is Pastime for podcasts free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. Based on the provided information, there are no associated costs for downloading or using its core features.

### What devices is Pastime for podcasts compatible with?

The app is specifically mentioned as being available for iOS devices. Users with iPhones or iPads can download and utilize its podcast discovery features.

### What are the main benefits of using Pastime?

The primary benefit is saving time when searching for podcasts. By offering curated themed channels, it helps users bypass the extensive effort typically required to find high-quality audio content they will enjoy.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.3 — 2022-11-15

Updated the audio-player library so that it works with the latest version of iOS.

### 2.6.2 — 2022-11-09

Make it pretty

### 2.6.1 — 2020-09-26

Performance improvements

### 2.6.0 — 2020-07-24

Ability to follow podcasts - you can now "heart" an episode or podcast, which will populate your "Following" playlist with the latest episode of that podcast.

### 2.5.0 — 2020-05-12

Performance improvements, bug fixes

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