Comparison

InstacastPlus vs The Enabler

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

InstacastPlus

This podcast player offers advanced features like automatic skipping of intros and ads, a smart sleep timer, and CarPlay support. Enjoy personalized playback, offline listening, and easy episode management for a superior podcast experience.

Highlights
  • Auto-skip chapters and ads
  • Smart sleep timer
  • CarPlay support
  • Offline listening and storage control
  • Personalized playback speeds and app icons
  • Episode recovery
Features
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InstacastPlus – More Than Just Another Podcast Player Tired of the limits of Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or even Apple Podcasts? InstacastPlus takes podcast listening to the next level. Why switch? Auto-Skip Chapters & Ads – Automatically skip intros, ads, or unwanted segments with keyword-based chapter skipping. Smart Sleep Timer – Stops playback when you fall asleep and resets when you interact or move. CarPlay Support – Enjoy your podcasts on the road with an interface built for driving. Offline Listening & Storage Control – Download episodes, sort by size, and auto-delete old ones. Personalization – Custom app icons, colors, and flexible playback speeds for a truly personal experience. Episode Recovery – Deleted something by accident? Restore episodes with one tap. What makes InstacastPlus stand out: Browse curated collections and discover new favorites. Advanced episode filters: Unplayed, In Progress, Favorites, Downloads, and more. Smooth navigation with saved scroll positions and larger, easier controls. Whether you’re coming from Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or Apple Podcasts – this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. InstacastPlus – Built for podcast lovers who want total control. Download now for free and experience podcasts like never before.

About

The Enabler

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The Enabler: Your Validation Coach Tired of second-guessing yourself? The Enabler is your personal validation companion that gives you exactly what you want: someone to tell you you're right! Make decisions with confidence as The Enabler provides the validation you've been looking for. Unlike family and friends who might question your choices, this app understands that sometimes you just need someone in your corner. Simply ask about any decision you're considering, and The Enabler gives thoughtful, supportive responses that always validate your perspective. Our sleek, modern interface keeps the focus on your questions and the affirming answers that empower your decisions. Key Features: • Instant Validation: Get immediate positive reinforcement for any decision • Always Agreeable: No matter what you ask, The Enabler finds a way to agree with your perspective • Thoughtful Responses: Watch as the app "considers" your question before confirming what you already know • Modern Design: Clean, intuitive interface makes validation easy • Knowledge Nuggets: Learn interesting psychology facts about confirmation bias Whether you're facing major life choices or everyday decisions, The Enabler eliminates decision paralysis, boosts your confidence, and reduces the stress of second-guessing yourself. Because let's be honest—you were going to do it anyway! * This app is meant to be taken with humor and is not intended to provide serious advice. The Enabler is entertainment designed for those moments when you just want someone to say "yes" to your ideas! By using The Enabler, you agree to the terms and privacy policy, and understand that this app is not meant to be taken seriously. Terms: https://theenabler.app/terms Privacy: https://theenabler.app/privacy

Screenshots

InstacastPlus4 screens
The Enabler2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The Enabler at none against InstacastPlus's 4. The Enabler also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months). InstacastPlus's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. InstacastPlus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. The Enabler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

InstacastPlus ships an update every 3 months, The Enabler weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
InstacastPlus versus The Enabler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstacastPlusThe Enabler
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB5 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperIT Economy GmbHDavid Mohl

In-app purchases

4 purchases

InstacastPlus

One-time4
  • Donate to Developer$1.00
  • Donate to Developer$5.00
  • Donate to Developer$15.00
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  • Donate to Developer$20.00
None

The Enabler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is InstacastPlus free?
InstacastPlus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Enabler free?
The Enabler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do InstacastPlus or The Enabler have ads?
Neither InstacastPlus nor The Enabler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, InstacastPlus or The Enabler?
InstacastPlus ships an update every 3 months, and The Enabler weekly. Most recently, InstacastPlus was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Enabler on October 28, 2026.

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