InstacastPlus vs Stumblecast
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Auto-skip chapters and ads
- Smart sleep timer
- CarPlay support
- Offline listening and storage control
- Personalized playback speeds and app icons
- Episode recovery
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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.
Stumblecast
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Tired of scrolling through endless podcast lists? StumbleCast works like a radio — pick a genre and start listening instantly. Swipe to discover new podcasts and internet radio stations. Every episode starts at a random point, just like changing the channel. 14 day free trial of all pro features which can be purchased for a one time fee of $6.99. No ads ever. No algorithms. No endless browsing. Just podcasts and radio, the way listening was meant to feel. HOW IT WORKS - Pick a category like True Crime, Comedy, Sports, or History - An episode or radio station starts playing immediately - Swipe up to jump to something new - Hear something you love? Save it to your favorites FEATURES - Instant playback — no searching required - Podcasts and internet radio stations in one app - Browse 20+ categories - Chromecast and AirPlay support - CarPlay integration for hands-free listening - Download episodes for offline playback - Create and share custom playlists StumbleCast is for people who love audio but hate having to chose. Just open the app and start listening.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Stumblecast at every 4 days against InstacastPlus's every 3 months. InstacastPlus's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. InstacastPlus sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Stumblecast sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
InstacastPlus ships an update every 3 months, Stumblecast every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | InstacastPlus | Stumblecast |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | IT Economy GmbH | Jason Wilmot |
In-app purchases
InstacastPlus
- Donate to Developer$1.00
- Donate to Developer$5.00
- Donate to Developer$15.00
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- Donate to Developer$20.00
Stumblecast
- StumbleCast Pro$6.99
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