# SkipCast: Podcast Player — Podcasts Without the Ads

> Simple, efficient podcast player with advanced audio and discovery features. (iPhone/iPad app by Matthew Grdinic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipcast-podcast-player/id998629863 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Matthew Grdinic](https://appshunter.io/developer/998629862)
- Category: News, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 3.10/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 17 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipcast-podcast-player/id998629863/reviews.md

## What is SkipCast?

The search is over — SkipCast is your perfect Podcast app!

Skip the ads, not the show.

Genuine, automatic ad-skipping is a rare thing in a podcast app — and SkipCast does it in a way that feels like magic. It actually listens, right on your device, learning what an ad sounds like in each of your shows, then seeking cleanly past the breaks. You hear the content you came for — not the pitch.

Here's how SkipCast skips:

• By voice. SkipCast learns who's on the show and recognizes the host reads and sponsor spots by the speakers themselves — then jumps right past them.

• By jingle. Most podcasts slide into ads with a little musical sting. Train SkipCast on that jingle once, and it catches every future ad that uses it.

• By the speakers you choose. Only here for one or two voices? Tag your favorites and SkipCast can skip everyone else — perfect for panel shows and long guest interviews.

Train it once per show and it just works — quietly, automatically, on every episode after. And because all of that listening happens on your device, nothing about what you play ever leaves your phone. No account, no cloud, no tracking. Just the show.

SkipCast streams audio and video from your favorite Podcasts. Looking for something new? A powerful discovery system lets you search by category or interest — and even preview entire episodes with a single tap!

Listen your way with Custom Playlists.

Build your own playlists from any episode in your library, reorder them with a tap, and switch between them instantly. Or stick with Easy List — a single, automatically managed queue that just plays.

Sound that fits real life.

Advanced audio effects like Trim Silence intelligently reduce playtime, Car Mode evens out volume for noisy environments, and Treble and Bass Boost add kick and sizzle to make every Podcast sound fantastic!

Built for battery life.

Every square inch of SkipCast was built for efficiency, squeezing every possible bit of playtime from your device so you can listen longer and more worry-free.

Hate being blinded at night? SkipCast automatically switches to a beautiful dark theme after dark. You want a Podcast client, not a flashlight!

Of course, that's not all — SkipCast proudly features:

• Intelligent ad-skip that learns each show's voices and jingles — all on-device and private.

• Skip specific speakers to hear only the voices you want.

• Custom playlists, plus the automatic Easy List queue.

• Never any signups, ads, user accounts, or in-app purchases needed.

• Powerful search to find and play your favorite episodes.

• Video Podcasts including Picture-in-Picture viewing.

• Four advanced effects including Trim Silence and Car Mode.

• Lightning-fast access within episodes.

• Full Bluetooth control of headsets and car stereos.

• iCloud Sync to keep your devices up to date.

• SharePlay — quickly share episodes with friends and family.

• Rotation support, with the ability to lock Portrait mode.

• Stream over AirPlay to your audio equipment.

• The only client that supports the RawVoice donate standard.

SkipCast is fast, efficient, private, and easy to use. Give it a shot and I know you'll love it too — only in the App Store!

## Key features

- Advanced audio effects (Trim Silence, Smoothie)
- Powerful search and discovery
- Automatically managed playlist
- Dark theme for nighttime
- Video podcasts with Picture-in-Picture
- No signups, ads, or in-app purchases

## Chart rankings

- #46 in Top Paid · News (US App Store)

## Recent user reviews (10 of 17)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipcast-podcast-player/id998629863/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Please add the podcast from Ministries in Touch Radio, which sadly is not available.

*2026-06-13*

Please add the podcast from Ministries in Touch Radio, which sadly is not available.

### 1/5 — UX is terrible.

*2026-06-07*

I was so confused using this app, and couldn’t even try the key feature, skipping ads.

Also it has a few bugs and they ruins experience more. I think it has its potential, but really needs to be fixed in many ways.

### 2/5 — Low usage on mac but not on iOS

*2024-07-07*

Relative Low battery usage and insanely small app. But... the UI is quite anti-user. There is no way to date reverse sort the episodes (which is a must, since I listen to recorded news). Interface is quite spartan.

EDIT: Pocket Casts gives me more usability and less battery usage. Uninstalling. But still keeping the app on mac.

### 3/5 — Mixed feelings

*2024-07-01*

First, congratulations for optimisations! Low battery usage and insanely small app.

But... the UI is quite anti-user. There is no way to date reverse sort the episodes (which is a must, since I listen to recorded news). Interface is quite spartan. I guess that's the price paid for performance.

### 3/5 — meh

*2024-07-01*

the cpu usage is very good hovering around one percent, but the user interface is completely anti user

### 4/5 — Feature request: allow importing opml files

*2023-10-30*

I’d like to be able to add podcasts in bulk if at all possible

### 2/5 — Import ompl?

*2023-10-27*

I was hoping to import my podcast subscriptions from an opml file. I tried saving one from this app to see what format it was in but can't find it in icloud. It didn't ask for file permission so not sure it dashed it at all.

### 5/5 — Great player!

*2023-10-24*

Thank you very much!
Please add the speed options. I don’t have the time to listen talks on less than 1.5x speed.

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2020-01-14*

I didn’t think an interface could be worse than iOSs.
Hard to see, can’t view descriptions, useless search application, non-intuitive controls.
Waste of money. Would be easier to stick your head out a window and hope you hear a podcast.

### 5/5 — Big buttons!  Great user interface!!

*2018-09-08*

And the headphone buttons are able to skip ahead and go back. Perfect!!  Why don’t other apps have these obvious features?  Thank you for this awesome app

## Frequently asked questions about SkipCast

### Does SkipCast have ads?

No, SkipCast is completely ad-free. The app explicitly states that no ads are needed for its operation.

### What is the rating for SkipCast?

SkipCast has a rating of 3.2 stars from 6 ratings. This indicates a generally positive but mixed user reception based on the available data.

### How much does SkipCast cost?

SkipCast is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required to use its features.

### What devices does SkipCast support?

SkipCast is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It is designed for iOS devices.

### When was SkipCast last updated?

The latest version of SkipCast was released on April 30, 2023. This indicates recent development and maintenance for the application.

### What age rating does SkipCast have?

SkipCast has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of some podcast content that may not be suitable for younger audiences.

### How does SkipCast manage playlists?

SkipCast simplifies playlist management by using a single, automatically managed playlist of current episodes. This approach avoids the complexity of traditional playlist paradigms.

### Can I listen to video podcasts with SkipCast?

Yes, SkipCast supports video podcasts and includes Picture-in-Picture viewing. This allows you to multitask while watching podcast content.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.1.0 — 2026-07-28

Reliability Enhancements and Updates

### 4.0.0 — 2026-07-14

- Proper iPad Split Screen Support!
- Minor bug Fixes and Improvements

### 3.9.0 — 2026-07-09

- Stability and Bug Fixes
- Ad Skip Improvements

### 3.8.5 — 2026-05-22

- Even Better Ad Skip System With More Presets and Better Intelligence. 
- Playlist UI Improvements
- Bug Fixes

### 3.8.0 — 2026-04-07

- Brand new interface
- Floating Mini-Player
- Custom Playlists
- Set playback speed
- Auto-Skip Ads!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-07.*