# Podcast App: Updates — Smart listening. No clutter.

> Smart podcast player with episode management and playback customization. (iPhone/iPad app by Salling Software AB.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-app-updates/id6737241203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Salling Software AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/408375272)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.4 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany), Swedish
- Released: 2025-04-03
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-app-updates/id6737241203/reviews.md

## What is Podcast App?

FREE FEATURES

• NEXT EPISODES, INSTANTLY — The Home screen puts the next episode of all your podcasts front and center.
• SMARTER PLAYBACK — Knows whether to play the latest drop or the next unplayed in a series.
• EPISODE CHAPTERS — Skip straight to the parts you care about.
• CARPLAY SUPPORT — Stay safe while listening on the road.
• HOME SCREEN WIDGET — Your latest episodes at a glance.
• SAVE OR DOWNLOAD EPISODES — Up to 10, even if you don’t follow the podcast.


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• Custom Playback Rules — Pick “latest” or “next unplayed” per podcast.
• Feed Filters — Hide played episodes or show only today’s updates.
• Listening History — Revisit played episodes.
• Sleep Timer — Set it and drift off worry-free.
• Extended Saving — Go beyond the 10-episode free limit.
• Personalization — Choose your icon and accent color.
• Per-Podcast Speed: customize playback for each show.
• Intro/Outro Skipping — Skip the fluff and dive right in.
• Custom Skip Buttons — Choose your own jump durations.
• Pinned Podcasts — Keep favorites at the top.

Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula

Made with love in Stockholm, Sweden.

## Key features

- Next episode prioritization
- Smart playback selection
- Episode chapter navigation
- CarPlay integration
- Home screen widgets
- Episode saving and downloading
- Custom playback rules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/podcast-app-updates/id6737241203/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Wundervolle App & ein kleiner Wunsch

*2026-03-20*

Bin mehr als Happy von Castro hier rüber gewechselt zu sein. Für meine Perfekt Podcast App fehlt mir nur ein klitzekleines feature:

Wunsch:
Die Saved paged als meine Warteschlange verwenden in die Podcast Episoden kuratiere die ich mir unbedingt anhören will. 

Option 1 (bessere UX): 
Eine preference  die mir, wenn aktiv, erlaubt eine Podcast Episode aus der Saved Page zu entfernen sobald ich sie als Played markiert habe. 

Option 2 (konsistent mit der Main Page, erfordert aber manuelles entfernen des saved states wenn ich die Episode gehört habe): ein Filter in der top-bar der Played/Unplayed filtert. 

Anyway super tolle App, direkt nach Tag 1 subscribed - danke dafür! :)

### 5/5 — Durchdachtes klares Design

*2026-01-27*

Eine Podcast App die sich auf das Wesentliche konzentriert.

### 5/5 — Tolle App

*2026-01-13*

Sehr funktionale und übersichtliche App. Für mich fehlt nur die Option, alle alten Folgen auf einen Rutsch als gespielt markierten zu können.

Für die inzwischen verfügbare deutsche Lokalisierung gebe ich den sechsten Stern.

### 4/5 — Top mit Potenzial

*2025-11-12*

In CarPlay sollten die Titel sofort abspielen in der Liste unplayed. Autodownload sollte möglich sein. Sonst perfekt

### 5/5 — Nice & clean

*2025-09-25*

This player cares about the important stuff and doesn’t have all the clutter other players have. Just a list of my channels, a very good importer, an exporter, and a list to play. I love the ability to set different play-speeds for every channel.

**Developer response:** Danke!

### 5/5 — Clean design

*2025-06-20*

Super easy to use with a very clean UI. Just the basics, which I love. Highly recommended!

**Developer response:** Vielen Dank!

### 5/5 — Finally a better podcast player

*2025-04-08*

I gave up on Apple’s podcast app years ago, and tried a lot since then. This is the first one that really makes me happy. Smooth and intuitive, it has the features I need without a lot of bloat or complexity. One key feature for me is the ability to set playback speed exactly where I want it, 1.15x.

**Developer response:** Thank you!

### 5/5 — Tasteful Podcast Player

*2025-04-04*

I been someone who was frustrated with how bloated or commercialised a lot of podcast player out there. 
Now I get something that’s lightweight and I can catch up on all latest podcast episodes.

**Developer response:** Thank you. I’m glad you like it!

## Frequently asked questions about Podcast App

### Does Podcast App have ads?

No, Podcast App is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience.

### What is the rating for Podcast App?

Podcast App has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 4 user ratings. This indicates a generally positive user reception.

### How much does Podcast App cost?

Podcast App is free to download and use with its core features. Premium features are available via a subscription or a one-time purchase.

### What are the subscription options for Podcast App?

Podcast App offers a Premium Monthly subscription for $1.99 and a Premium Yearly subscription for $14.99, which includes a 7-day free trial.

### What devices support Podcast App?

Podcast App is supported on iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed for mobile and tablet use.

### What is the age rating for Podcast App?

Podcast App has an age rating of 12+. This suggests it is suitable for users aged 12 and above.

### How often is Podcast App updated?

The latest version of Podcast App, 1.15, was released on March 25, 2026. Updates are provided regularly to enhance features and performance.

### Can I listen to podcasts offline with Podcast App?

Yes, you can save or download up to 10 episodes even if you don't follow the podcast. Premium users have extended saving capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.15 — 2026-03-25

What's New
• Share episodes with a specific time code
• Mark all or older episodes as played or unplayed in one tap
• Serial podcasts now show how many newer episodes you haven't caught up on

Improvements
• Shorter, cleaner share links
• Clearer share menu labels
• Widget backgrounds now match the app icon color
• Per-genre colors in the genre browser

Bug Fixes
• Fixed an issue where podcasts with an invalid feed could go missing after restoring from iCloud
• Fixed stale content sometimes appearing after a refresh

### 1.14 — 2026-01-12

What's New
• German localization added
• CarPlay now includes a listening speed picker menu

Improvements
• Enhanced visual difference between played and unplayed episodes
• Share URLs are now more stable and robust

Bug Fixes
• Fixed AirPlay to Mac taking over the screen for audio podcasts
• Fixed episode notes sometimes appearing empty after returning from background
• Fixed an issue where the widget sometimes didn’t update for certain podcasts

### 1.13 — 2026-01-02

What's New
• Share episodes and podcasts with links that work everywhere — in browsers, other podcast apps, and of course Updates
• Video podcasts keep playing when your device is locked

Fixes & Improvements
• Better chapter detection for podcasts with unconventional show notes formatting
• Fixed a crash related to malformed chapter data
• CarPlay: chapter picker now closes after you pick a chapter
• CarPlay: harder to accidentally mark episodes as played
• Back button menu now shows navigation titles correctly
• Bolder text on podcast detail buttons

### 1.12 — 2025-10-31

• Mini-player now shows useful actions when nothing is playing (iOS 26).

### 1.11 — 2025-10-26

Customizable Player
• Customize player buttons to match your workflow
• Add "Mark as Played" button to the player

CarPlay Enhancements
• Access Saved Episodes, Listening History, and Filters
• Mark episodes as played while driving

Improvements
• Marking episodes as played now loads the next episode automatically

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