Comparison

SkipCast vs NewsFlash RSS

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

Head to head
About

SkipCast

This app offers a streamlined podcast listening experience with advanced audio effects, intelligent episode management, and a focus on simplicity and efficiency. It features powerful search and discovery tools, along with a dark theme for nighttime use.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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!

About

NewsFlash RSS

A fast, modern RSS reader designed for a clean, distraction-free news experience. Organize articles with tags, filter content, and search your entire feed. Offers custom push notifications and developer-friendly features.

Highlights
  • Clean, distraction-free reading experience
  • Customizable tags and filtering
  • Full-text search across articles
  • Keyword blocking for unwanted topics
  • Custom push notifications
  • iCloud Sync for private data backup
Features
Currently charting
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Stay in control of your news. NewsFlash is a beautifully designed RSS reader that brings all your favorite sources into one fast, clean, distraction-free feed. Why NewsFlash? Fast & Minimal: A clean reading experience without clutter, ads, pop-ups, or algorithmic noise. Read Your Way: Open articles directly in Safari or use the built-in Reader view. Get the full web experience you prefer. Stay Organized: Tag articles with custom labels, filter your feed instantly, and navigate with smooth, scrollable tag chips. Never Lose Track: Clear read/unread indicators and one-tap bookmarking keep important stories in sight. Find Anything: Full-text search across all articles, tags, and feeds. Control Your Feed: Block keywords to automatically remove topics you don’t care about. Perfect For • News lovers following dozens of sites • Professionals staying current in tech, design, finance, science, etc. • Anyone tired of algorithmic feeds and wanting real control again Power Features • Custom Push API: Send rich push notifications via simple HTTP requests • Developer-Friendly: Great for monitoring services, CI/CD pipelines, personal automations, and more Privacy First • iCloud Sync for private, encrypted syncing • No accounts, no tracking, no ads • Your data stays entirely on your device NewsFlash combines elegant design with powerful tools. Simple enough for casual reading. Powerful enough for serious users. Take back control of your information flow. Download NewsFlash today.

Screenshots

SkipCast4 screens
NewsFlash RSS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NewsFlash RSS at 4.8 against SkipCast's 3.1. NewsFlash RSS also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 47%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). SkipCast's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads, chart position 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

SkipCast costs $1.99 and NewsFlash RSS $0.99 up front. NewsFlash RSS sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SkipCast asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NewsFlash RSS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of SkipCast's written reviews are positive against 67% of NewsFlash RSS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkipCast ships an update every 2 months, NewsFlash RSS monthly. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
SkipCast versus NewsFlash RSS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkipCastNewsFlash RSS
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.1 (8 ratings)4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#44 — better#89
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMatthew GrdinicMichael Steurer

Customer experience

SkipCast

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral11.8%
Negative41.2%

NewsFlash RSS

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SkipCast

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NewsFlash RSS

One-time3
  • Espresso$0.99
  • Cappuccino$2.99
  • Specialty Coffee Aeropress$4.99

Questions

Is SkipCast free?
SkipCast costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NewsFlash RSS free?
NewsFlash RSS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SkipCast or NewsFlash RSS?
NewsFlash RSS is rated higher. SkipCast averages 3.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while NewsFlash RSS averages 4.8 from 6 ratings.
Do SkipCast or NewsFlash RSS have ads?
Neither SkipCast nor NewsFlash RSS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SkipCast or NewsFlash RSS?
SkipCast ships an update every 2 months, and NewsFlash RSS monthly. Most recently, SkipCast was updated on October 26, 2026 and NewsFlash RSS on October 26, 2026.
Which is more popular, SkipCast or NewsFlash RSS?
SkipCast currently peaks at #44 in the App Store charts, and NewsFlash RSS at #89. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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