Skingomz vs Earchelon

Skingomz is a native, open and no-frills podcast player for iPhone, iPad and Mac. It does one thing well: play your podcasts — no ads, no account and no data collection. LISTEN • Subscribe to any podcast by its RSS feed, or find it through search. • Background playback, lock-screen and AirPods controls. • Adjustable speed (0.8×–2×), equalizer and sleep timer with fade-out. • Chapters (Podcasting 2.0) and transcripts when the podcast provides them. ORGANIZE • Reorderable queue with automatic playback. • Favorites, filters (unplayed, favorites, downloaded), sorting and tags. • Search across your library and within episodes. LIVE RADIO • Add a station by its stream URL (MP3, AAC, HLS…) and listen live. TAKE ALONG & RESUME • Download episodes for offline listening. • Resume every episode where you left off; automatic played / unplayed tracking. SYNC (optional) • Sync subscriptions and progress with your own Nextcloud server (GPodder Sync) or with gpodder.net. • Import and export your subscriptions as OPML. RESPECTFUL OF YOUR PRIVACY Skingomz collects no data: everything stays on your device. Sync, if you enable it, goes straight to the server of your choice; your credentials stay in the Keychain. “Skingomz” means “broadcasting” in Breton.

Earchelon is a podcast player built around one simple idea: the shows that matter most to you should play first. Create smart playlists that automatically gather unplayed episodes based on podcast, category, episode age, and other rules. Arrange shows in the order you want, and Earchelon keeps your listening queue organized as new episodes arrive. FEATURES • Build smart playlists for different moods, interests, or routines • Rank podcasts separately within each playlist • Automatically prioritize newly released episodes • Search for podcasts and discover new recommendations • Adjust playback speed and skip forward or backward • Use a sleep timer, bookmarks, show notes, and episode controls • Select multiple episodes to mark as played or remove • Continue listening from widgets, the Lock Screen, and CarPlay • Receive notifications when new episodes become available • Back up and restore your podcast library Whether you follow a few favorite shows or an overflowing collection, Earchelon helps you spend less time managing podcasts and more time listening. PAID ACCESS US pricing: $2.49 per month, $24.99 per year, or $39.99 for lifetime access. Eligible customers can receive a seven-day introductory free trial with the monthly or yearly subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled. Lifetime access is a one-time purchase and does not include a free trial. Localized App Store prices, eligibility, and terms apply. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/