Crest vs éist

Podcasts should feel like a river, not a to-do list. Crest is a podcast app built around a simple idea: the best episodes are the ones you actually listen to. Instead of piling up an ever-growing backlog that follows you around like a guilt trip, Crest keeps things flowing. New episodes come in, old ones move on. You stay current without the stress. Subscribe to your favourite shows and Crest does the rest. Your queue updates automatically, keeping only what's fresh and ready to hear. No archaeology required. Miss a week? That's fine. Crest doesn't judge. The river keeps moving whether you're listening or not — and it'll be right there when you are. Most podcast apps treat your subscriptions like an inbox. Crest treats them like a stream. There's always something good ready to go, and nothing to feel bad about leaving behind. Crest is for people who love podcasts and hate backlogs.

éist is a minimal podcast player built for people who actually want to listen and don't want the interface to get in their way. No algorithmic recommendations. No social features. No noise. Just your shows, beautifully organised and always ready. FEATURES • Subscribe to any podcast via search or RSS feed • Clean, artwork-first player with sleep timer, speed control, and skip buttons • Smart queue management and playlists • Bookmarks — save moments and jump back instantly - or share to instagram stories! • Stats — see how much you've listened across all your shows • Cloud sync via iCloud Drive, Google Drive, or Dropbox • New episode notifications so you never miss a drop • OPML import/export to move your subscriptions in or out • Dark and light colour themes with 4 beautiful interfaces Local-first: your library lives on your device. Sync is optional and folder-based — no account required.