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What’s New Version 15.0.2
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15.0.2
+Podcast list view added option to toggle show categories. List mode also shows unplayed episode count and space used for each podcast that has downloaded items
+Updated context menu (tap and hold) on episodes to be more consistent between the different views
Fixes
- fix for podcast defaults 'show downloaded first' and the 'default sort’
- fix for numerous German translations
- fix for episode playback progress look and feel
- fix for some shoes not show the show notes preview in the episode list
- fix for smaller device screens and the floating media toolbar
- fix related to the media toolbar and smaller devices
- fix for some German translations. Hopefully
- fix for changing a podcasts name and it not saving after force close and reopen
- fix for delete episode after playing not working as expect at the global level
- fix related to file transfers to the watch failing to complete
- fix for podcast settings potentially not saving
- fix for missing menu in the apple watch settings
15.0.1
Bug fixes
-fix playlist editor being able to select downloaded, streaming, not downloaded/streaming
-fix for voice-over button mis-labeled
-fix for selecting all in downloads queue, deselect a few and take action on the rest
-fix for some items not showing due to the color mismatch
-fix for lock-screen widget not showing the right icon
-fix for playlist grid icons not have correct accessibility labels
-fix for ui if user had the experimental podcasts tab enabled before the 15.0 update
15.0
+iOS 26+, Added a sidebar option on iPad.
+iOS 26+, Added the ability to generate [transcripts](transcripts.html). This uses Apple's built-in on-device transcription support. The episode file must be downloaded first, and transcription uses the language specified by the podcast.
+iOS 26+, Added a dedicated Search tab for finding new podcasts.
+The Podcasts tab now has additional layout options, including multiple tile sizes and the traditional list view.
+Updated Playlist Settings. iOS 26+, has the ability to set a playlist color and view the list of playlists in grid view.
+The new podcast search gives more prominence to artwork. Tapping an episode now shows more detail, including episode artwork when available.
+Added a new podcast default option under Settings, Podcast Defaults for after streaming. One option is Do Nothing, which leaves the streaming flag enabled.
+Added Bonus and Trailer media types under Settings, Podcast Defaults, Allowed Media Types, so episodes marked as bonus content or trailers can be excluded from automatically becoming playable.
+Added additional playback speed defaults within a podcast's settings.
+Updated help viewer. For iOS 26+ users added translate button to convert to your language of choice.
+New onboarding view. Meant for fresh installs, but you can check it out by tapping that link
+Removed Siri shortcuts items under settings tab. Those are all available now as shortcuts actions.
+New experimental feature to use a game controller to controller certain aspects of the application
Fixes
-fix for the episode show notes popover where links were not recognized
-fix for fullscreen video not taking stretching to fill cop and bottom in landscape view.
View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates
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Description
Download, listen, watch, and relish your favorite podcasts.
FEATURES
- Subscribe to your preferred podcasts within the app and manage them conveniently.
- Download episodes over WiFi or Cellular (available on devices with cellular capabilities).
- Support for password-protected feeds.
- Background refresh and download in the background.
- Sync subscriptions, episode playback positions, and playlists between your devices using iCloud.
- Universal App (compatible with iPhone and iPad).
- Search across all views to locate the podcast or episode you’re seeking.
- Customize playlists with filtering options based on podcasts, episodes, and more.
- Support for continuous playback (toggle it on the now playing screen just below the time elapsed).
- Portrait and landscape orientation supporter, with a configurable option in the settings.
- Unfollow podcasts and still keep them on your device. This feature is particularly useful for podcasts that don’t meet your expectations.
PLAYBACK
- Variable playback speed.
- Remembered playback speed per podcast.
- Support for podcasts with chapters and chapter images (MP3 and M4A formats).
- Utilize your headset controls, including Bluetooth car controls (when paired), to play/pause, jump forward or backward 30 seconds.
- Sleep timer.
- Beautifully rendered show notes.
- Onscreen controls for skipping ahead and skipping back.
- Gesture support on the now playing screen (when the podcast logo is visible) to facilitate hands-free use.
- Double-tap to play/pause.
- Swipe up to adjust playback speed.
- Swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward.
- Home to the L gesture for the 2-minute Leo jump.
- Refer to Settings and Gestures for more information and customization options for rewind/fast-forward gestures.
- AirPlay support allows you to watch or listen to podcasts on your large screen.
- External display support for videos is available for devices that support an external display (use the Apple HDMI adapter).
- Enjoy your favorite podcasts with a familiar layout.
FIND NEW PODCASTS QUICKLY
- Search for your podcasts by title, keyword, or author.
- Browse the top podcasts categorized by different genres.
• Manually add podcasts by entering their URLs.
• Support for password-protected feeds.
• Option to download a single episode.
• Import podcast subscriptions for episodes already on your device from iTunes.
• Import your OPML file from iTunes or other iOS podcast app.
• Import media using the iTunes File Sharing feature.
• Add your existing audiobooks (non-password-protected ones) using the iTunes File Sharing feature.
• Add previously downloaded podcasts from your computer using the iTunes file sharing feature (see Settings and Import Media for details).
SHORTCUT ACTIONS
• Search your podcasts and episodes using shortcut actions.
• Easily create an export from other apps into iCatcher using the subscribe action.
• Control playback.
• View podcast action including currently playing.
• Import media directly into the app (like audiobooks).
• Transfer your media to the watch via shortcut actions.
• Pull chapter images.
• Many more actions available.
MORE
• Completely customizable to suit your podcast preferences.
• Swipe across a podcast or episode to access additional options.
• Podcast settings allow you to set the days the podcast typically releases or the number of days between.
• Specify the number of episodes to download when new ones are available.
• Share podcast information via email with your friends.
CONTACT
Email: Tap the settings tab and select Send Questions or Feedback.
Twitter/X: @Joeisanerd.
PLEASE NOTE: The app doesn’t sync with iTunes. Like other podcast apps, it’s a standalone app designed for subscribing and downloading on the device.
* If a feed doesn’t work, please let me know so I can investigate it.
Requires iOS 18.5
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Version history 25 versions
Build 887359896v15.0.22026-07-01 22:07:32
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15.0.2
+Podcast list view added option to toggle show categories. List mode also shows unplayed episode count and space used for each podcast that has downloaded items
+Updated context menu (tap and hold) on episodes to be more consistent between the different views
Fixes
- fix for podcast defaults 'show downloaded first' and the 'default sort’
- fix for numerous German translations
- fix for episode playback progress look and feel
- fix for some shoes not show the show notes preview in the episode list
- fix for smaller device screens and the floating media toolbar
- fix related to the media toolbar and smaller devices
- fix for some German translations. Hopefully
- fix for changing a podcasts name and it not saving after force close and reopen
- fix for delete episode after playing not working as expect at the global level
- fix related to file transfers to the watch failing to complete
- fix for podcast settings potentially not saving
- fix for missing menu in the apple watch settings
15.0.1
Bug fixes
-fix playlist editor being able to select downloaded, streaming, not downloaded/streaming
-fix for voice-over button mis-labeled
-fix for selecting all in downloads queue, deselect a few and take action on the rest
-fix for some items not showing due to the color mismatch
-fix for lock-screen widget not showing the right icon
-fix for playlist grid icons not have correct accessibility labels
-fix for ui if user had the experimental podcasts tab enabled before the 15.0 update
15.0
+iOS 26+, Added a sidebar option on iPad.
+iOS 26+, Added the ability to generate [transcripts](transcripts.html). This uses Apple's built-in on-device transcription support. The episode file must be downloaded first, and transcription uses the language specified by the podcast.
+iOS 26+, Added a dedicated Search tab for finding new podcasts.
+The Podcasts tab now has additional layout options, including multiple tile sizes and the traditional list view.
+Updated Playlist Settings. iOS 26+, has the ability to set a playlist color and view the list of playlists in grid view.
+The new podcast search gives more prominence to artwork. Tapping an episode now shows more detail, including episode artwork when available.
+Added a new podcast default option under Settings, Podcast Defaults for after streaming. One option is Do Nothing, which leaves the streaming flag enabled.
+Added Bonus and Trailer media types under Settings, Podcast Defaults, Allowed Media Types, so episodes marked as bonus content or trailers can be excluded from automatically becoming playable.
+Added additional playback speed defaults within a podcast's settings.
+Updated help viewer. For iOS 26+ users added translate button to convert to your language of choice.
+New onboarding view. Meant for fresh installs, but you can check it out by tapping that link
+Removed Siri shortcuts items under settings tab. Those are all available now as shortcuts actions.
+New experimental feature to use a game controller to controller certain aspects of the application
Fixes
-fix for the episode show notes popover where links were not recognized
-fix for fullscreen video not taking stretching to fill cop and bottom in landscape view.
View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates
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Build 887175068v15.0.12026-06-23 21:52:13
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15.0.1
Bug fixes
-fix playlist editor being able to select downloaded, streaming, not downloaded/streaming
-fix for voice-over button mis-labeled
-fix for selecting all in downloads queue, deselect a few and take action on the rest
-fix for some items not showing due to the color mismatch
-fix for lock-screen widget not showing the right icon
-fix for playlist grid icons not have correct accessibility labels
-fix for ui if user had the experimental podcasts tab enabled before the 15.0 update
15.0
+iOS 26+, Added a sidebar option on iPad.
+iOS 26+, Added the ability to generate [transcripts](transcripts.html). This uses Apple's built-in on-device transcription support. The episode file must be downloaded first, and transcription uses the language specified by the podcast.
+iOS 26+, Added a dedicated Search tab for finding new podcasts.
+The Podcasts tab now has additional layout options, including multiple tile sizes and the traditional list view.
+Updated Playlist Settings. iOS 26+, has the ability to set a playlist color and view the list of playlists in grid view.
+The new podcast search gives more prominence to artwork. Tapping an episode now shows more detail, including episode artwork when available.
+Added a new podcast default option under Settings, Podcast Defaults for after streaming. One option is Do Nothing, which leaves the streaming flag enabled.
+Added Bonus and Trailer media types under Settings, Podcast Defaults, Allowed Media Types, so episodes marked as bonus content or trailers can be excluded from automatically becoming playable.
+Added additional playback speed defaults within a podcast's settings.
+Updated help viewer. For iOS 26+ users added translate button to convert to your language of choice.
+New onboarding view. Meant for fresh installs, but you can check it out by tapping that link
+Removed Siri shortcuts items under settings tab. Those are all available now as shortcuts actions.
+New experimental feature to use a game controller to controller certain aspects of the application
Bug fixes
-fix for the episode show notes popover where links were not recognized
-fix for fullscreen video not taking stretching to fill cop and bottom in landscape view.
View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates
Follow me on x @joeisanerd and mastodon joeisanerd@techhub.social
Build 879978819v15.02026-06-19 03:48:36
Download, listen, watch, and relish your favorite podcasts.
FEATURES
• Subscribe to your preferred podcasts within the app and manage them conveniently.
• Download episodes over WiFi or Cellular (available on devices with cellular capabilities).
• Support for password-protected feeds.
• Background refresh and download in the background.
• Sync subscriptions, episode playback positions, and playlists between your devices using iCloud.
• Universal App (compatible with iPhone and iPad).
• Search across all views to locate the podcast or episode you’re seeking.
• Customize playlists with filtering options based on podcasts, episodes, and more.
• Support for continuous playback (toggle it on the now playing screen just below the time elapsed).
• Portrait and landscape orientation supporter, with a configurable option in the settings.
• Unfollow podcasts and still keep them on your device. This feature is particularly useful for podcasts that don’t meet your expectations.
• Generate transcripts on device with iOS 26+ devices
PLAYBACK
• Variable playback speed.
• Remembered playback speed per podcast.
• Support for podcasts with chapters and chapter images (MP3 and M4A formats).
• Utilize your headset controls, including Bluetooth car controls (when paired), to play/pause, jump forward or backward 30 seconds.
• Sleep timer.
• Beautifully rendered show notes.
• Onscreen controls for skipping ahead and skipping back.
• Gesture support on the now playing screen (when the podcast logo is visible) to facilitate hands-free use.
- Double-tap to play/pause.
- Swipe up to adjust playback speed.
- Swipe left or right to rewind or fast-forward.
- Home to the L gesture for the 2-minute Leo jump.
• Refer to Settings and Gestures for more information and customization options for rewind/fast-forward gestures.
• AirPlay support allows you to watch or listen to podcasts on your large screen.
• External display support for videos is available for devices that support an external display (use the Apple HDMI adapter).
• Enjoy your favorite podcasts with a familiar layout.
FIND NEW PODCASTS QUICKLY
• Search for your podcasts by title, keyword, or author.
• Browse the top podcasts categorized by different genres.
• Manually add podcasts by entering their URLs.
• Support for password-protected feeds.
• Option to download a single episode.
• Import podcast subscriptions for episodes already on your device from iTunes.
• Import your OPML file from iTunes or other iOS podcast app.
• Import media using the iTunes File Sharing feature.
• Add your existing audiobooks (non-password-protected ones) using the iTunes File Sharing feature.
• Add previously downloaded podcasts from your computer using the iTunes file sharing feature (see Settings and Import Media for details).
SHORTCUT ACTIONS
• Search your podcasts and episodes using shortcut actions.
• Easily create an export from other apps into iCatcher using the subscribe action.
• Control playback.
• View podcast action including currently playing.
• Import media directly into the app (like audiobooks).
• Transfer your media to the watch via shortcut actions.
• Pull chapter images.
• Many more actions available.
MORE
• Completely customizable to suit your podcast preferences.
• Swipe across a podcast or episode to access additional options.
• Podcast settings allow you to set the days the podcast typically releases or the number of days between.
• Specify the number of episodes to download when new ones are available.
• Share podcast information via email with your friends.
CONTACT
Email: Tap the settings tab and select Send Questions or Feedback.
Twitter/X: @Joeisanerd.
PLEASE NOTE: The app doesn’t sync with iTunes. Like other podcast apps, it’s a standalone app designed for subscribing and downloading on the device.
* If a feed doesn’t work, please let me know so I can investigate it.
Requires iOS 18.1 or higher.
Build 879627980v9.3.32025-11-12 02:19:24
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Fixes:
-Bug fix for when device is in dark mode, but you have it disabled in iCatcher (light mode).
-Bug fix for the lock screen widgets not doing anything when tapped. Also added 2 additional options when configuring widgets. Do nothing and show episode details.
-Bug fix for playback queue (x of y episodes)
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Build 879068346v9.3.22025-10-28 02:45:53
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Fixes:
-Bug fix some buttons that don't look right with the button shapes accessibility option enabled.
-Bug fix for the import episode from the web shortcut action
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Build 879031611v9.32025-10-19 05:26:05
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Fixes
-Bug fix for some episodes downloading, then appearing to not be downloaded
New
-New shortcut action 'Import Media Items' to process 1 or multiple files to import into an existing podcast or to create a new import media podcast (like audiobooks). Setup a shortcut that works with the share sheet and you can import a folder into iCatcher. If the folder has an artwork file, then that will be used for that new podcasts artwork.
-New shortcut action 'Import Episode From Web'. This action expects a webpage url. Attempts to scrape the webpage output looking for meta tags (og:title and og:description) and a source tag that contains the media file.
-New option under settings, playback, controls for Volume Slider. Disable to hide the volume slider on the now playing view.
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Build 879063930v9.3.12025-10-19 18:18:03
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Fixes:
- Resolved the issue where the shortcut for the last update was not displayed as available in the shortcuts app.
New:
- Introduced a new podcast default setting (found in the settings tab, under podcast defaults) that allows users to prevent the disabling of the streaming tag on an episode after streaming.
9.3
Fixes
- Bug fix for some episodes downloading, then appearing to not be downloaded
New
- New shortcut action 'Import Media Items' to process 1 or multiple files to import into an existing podcast or to create a new import media podcast (like audiobooks). Set up a shortcut that works with the share sheet and you can import a folder into iCatcher. If the folder has an artwork file, then that will be used for that new podcast’s artwork.
- New shortcut action 'Import Episode From Web'. This action expects a webpage URL. Attempts to scrape the webpage output looking for meta tags (og:title and og:description) and a source tag that contains the media file.
- New option under settings, playback, controls for Volume Slider. Disable to hide the volume slider on the now playing view.
View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates
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Build 878512498v9.2.82025-10-07 15:34:42
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New
-New setting under playback, controls for Always show now playing to show now playing when tapping an episode to play. This also works with the media toolbar enabled.
-Additional option for the media toolbar (Settings, Playback, Controls) to show the rewind button
Fixes
-Fix for media toolbar setting not respecting users choice to disable it
-Fix for downloading episodes on the watch that wouldn't finish completely
9.2.7
New
-Control Center widget to open iCatcher for iOS 18+
-Updated media toolbar with new layout. Tapping the artwork (left side) will show additional options previously on the right. Tapping the title will now show now playing.
Fixes
-Fix for links in show notes popover not being clickable
-Fix for playback getting stuck in fast forward/fast reverse in rare scenario
-Playback fix
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Build 876534831v9.2.72025-09-28 16:24:12
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New
-Control Center widget to open iCatcher for iOS 18+
-Updated media toolbar with new layout. Tapping the artwork (left side) will show additional options previously on the right. Tapping the title will now show now playing.
Fixes
-Fix for links in show notes popover not being clickable
-Fix for playback getting stuck in fast forward/fast reverse in rare scenario
-Playback fix
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Build 875420756v9.2.62025-06-20 22:24:56
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New
+Added Stop Playback intent available as an action in the shortcuts app.
+Updated podcast episode entity in app intents (shortcut actions) to include imageUrl. If the episode has an image url that will have the url.
Fixes
-Experimental New Podcasts Tab UI updated to support multi select and drag like the existing UI. This now works with the grid layout.
-Experimental New Podcasts Tab UI updated to support multi select and drag like the existing UI. This now works with the grid layout.
-Fix for watch local playback not playing at higher than 2.5x speed
-Fix for Portrait only orientations
-Fix for feed parsing
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Build 875217416v9.2.52025-06-06 01:05:40
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New
+Additional download options included in context menu (tap and hold) for episodes.
Fixes
-Fix for import media shortcut not properly handling movie files
-Fix for not selecting the last tab that was active on relaunch
-Performance improvement during podcast refresh
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Build 874944219v9.2.42025-05-21 23:36:51
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New
+Added share action to the list of playlists when swiping right to left. Also added share within a playlists settings.
Fixes
-Fix for apple watch auto transfer playlist when deleting the playlist
-Fix related to the import media app intent shortcut action
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Build 874620926v9.2.32025-05-14 14:35:38
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New
+New AppIntent to set playback rate. See shortcuts app for this new item
+New AppIntent to import media to allow for importing files via the shortcuts app. You could make the shortcut available a share action to import a media file from the files app directly into the app
Fixes
-Fix for playback speed with voiceover
-Fix for issue with CarPlay
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Build 874475548v9.2.22025-05-03 16:35:01
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Fixes
-Added the Play episode intent for the shortcuts app. This was unintentionally removed in a prior version
-Fix for the navigate broken shortcut actions that navigate to different areas in the app including the now playing screen
9.2/9.2.1 updates
New
+Initial support for m3u8 streaming
+Updates to the Media Toolbar (Settings, playback, controls). Updated toolbar has menu options reorganized with new Speed slider and a new option to select playback destination.
+Updates to Car Play
+Update Watch setting area. Shows podcasts/audiobooks in groups. You can now select a folder to import something like an audio book (if artwork file is in the folder it will set that as the artwork).
+New AppIntents added to allow for easily importing files directly to the apple watch. Great for those that use the apple watch to listen to audio books.
+Added sort by filename on the watch
+Added podcast/audiobook sorting for the local items added to the Apple Watch
Fixes
-Fix for CarPlay issue when app is completely closed and you attept to start playback from carplay
-Fix for the playback rate view that allowing for your max playback speed
-Fix for the Auto Transfer playlist watch option. (Settings, Apple Watch). Add items to the selected playlist will initiate a transfer to the watch.
-Fix for episodes not finishing correctly and updating their status
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Build 874456164v9.2.12025-05-02 03:51:39
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New
+Initial support for m3u8 streaming
Fixes
-Fix for CarPlay issue when app is completely closed and you attempt to start playback
-Fix for the playback rate view that allowing for your max playback speed
9.2 updates
New
+Updates to the Media Toolbar (Settings, playback, controls). Updated toolbar has menu options reorganized with new Speed slider and a new option to select playback destination.
+Updates to Car Play
+Update Watch setting area. Shows podcasts/audiobooks in groups. You can now select a folder to import something like an audio book (if artwork file is in the folder it will set that as the artwork).
+New AppIntents added to allow for easily importing files directly to the apple watch. Great for those that use the apple watch to listen to audio books.
+Added sort by filename on the watch
+Added podcast/audiobook sorting for the local items added to the Apple Watch
Fixes
-Fix for the Auto Transfer playlist watch option. (Settings, Apple Watch). Add items to the selected playlist will initiate a transfer to the watch.
-Fix for episodes not finishing correctly and updating their status
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Build 873798514v9.22025-04-22 04:03:05
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New
+Updates to the Media Toolbar (Settings, playback, controls). Updated toolbar has menu options reorganized with new Speed slider and a new option to select playback destination.
+Updates to Car Play
+Update Watch setting area. Shows podcasts/audiobooks in groups. You can now select a folder to import something like an audio book (if artwork file is in the folder it will set that as the artwork).
+New AppIntents added to allow for easily importing files directly to the apple watch. Great for those that use the apple watch to listen to audio books.
+Added sort by filename on the watch
+Added podcast/audiobook sorting for the local items added to the Apple Watch
Fixes
-Fix for the Auto Transfer playlist watch option. (Settings, Apple Watch). Add items to the selected playlist will initiate a transfer to the watch.
-Fix for episodes not finishing correctly and updating their status
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Build 872243372v9.1.72025-03-01 00:15:33
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Fixes
-Fix for downloader
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Build 872084349v9.1.62025-02-01 21:31:09
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New Stuff
+Another setting for skipping to next/previous episode. Settings tab, playback, controls, Next/Previous treated as skip Forward/Back. This doesn't change the skip buttons that show on the lock screen. This only affects issuing the command from headphones or other remove action.
Fixes
-Fix related to episode cleanup
-Fix for duplicate episodes checker in the Settings tab, other tools
9.1.4 & 9.1.5
New Stuff
+Category selection updates on the beta podcasts tab (Settings / Experimental). Selecting a category and then tapping or pulling down to refresh will refresh only those podcasts.
Fixes
-Fix for search in settings tab not showing help topics
-Fix for tapping an episode in the podcast search that wasn't showing the current options.
-Fix for custom artwork selection on the Mac
-Fix for empty share sheet from the show notes popup
-Fix for images not showing right away in car play screen
-Fix for cleanup after playing
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Build 871899871v9.1.52025-01-22 07:51:12
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Fixes
-Fix for search in settings tab not showing help topics
-Fix for tapping an episode in the podcast search that wasn't showing the current options.
v9.1.4
New Stuff
+Category selection updates on the beta podcasts tab (Settings / Experimental). Selecting a category and then tapping or pulling down to refresh will refresh only those podcasts.
Fixes
-Fix for custom artwork selection on the Mac
-Fix for empty share sheet from the show notes popup
-Fix for images not showing right away in car play screen
-Fix for cleanup after playing
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Build 871441022v9.1.42025-01-16 02:08:38
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New Stuff
+Category selection updates on the beta podcasts tab (Settings / Experimental). Selecting a category and then tapping or pulling down to refresh will refresh only those podcasts.
Fixes
-Fix for custom artwork selection on the Mac
-Fix for empty share sheet from the show notes popup
-Fix for images not showing right away in car play screen
-Fix for cleanup after playing
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Build 871145063v9.1.32024-12-22 18:06:29
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New Stuff
+Option to disable the favorite button on the Lock Screen
+Updates to experimental podcasts tab UI. Including option to search for new podcast if search doesn’t return any results. Ability to remove a category (select it first) from all podcasts. Option for showing ready to play badge.
+Clear filters message on podcasts tab when there is a filter, but nothing is showing.
+Added support back for older Apple Watch devices (series 3).
Fixes
-bug fixes related to playback controls.
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Build 870987876v9.1.22024-12-09 17:34:13
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New Stuff
+Adding the view episodes option to the share action on podcast in the new beta podcasts tab (Settings tab, experimental).
Fixed
-Fix for next/previous buttons on some devices where it should be skipping x seconds instead of next track.
9.1.1, 9.1
New Stuff
+Added support for the lock screen favorite/unfavorite an episode
+Added favorite option to episodes when performing tap and hold
+Sleep timer option to control how much it rewinds after timer ends
+Updated Playback-Controls-Remote Next/Previous Action Setting. The next in playlist item has been renamed and reconfigured. It is now Skip X, Next/Previous Episode when paused. Lock screen controls show the normal skip back and skip ahead controls while playing. When paused those controls disappear and instead show the next/previous track controls allow you to skip around
+Now requires watch OS 10
+New beta feature in the experimental settings. Working on a new podcast tab.
Bug Fixes
9.1.1/9.1
-Fix for stats view not showing images
-For for podcasts feed not showing titles properly in some cases
-Fix for skip chapters feature from the Lock Screen controls
-Fix for crashes related to podcast images
-Fix for crash when selected episodes in a playlist as well as in the downloads tab.
-Unicode fix for episode titles
-Fix for now playing view where it was hiding the home indicator every time, which also caused the Dynamic Island (top status) to disappear. This will now only happen if the now playing view is in fullscreen mode.
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Build 870979754v9.1.12024-12-08 18:38:27
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9.1.1
New Stuff
+Added support for the lock screen favorite/unfavorite an episode
Bug fixes
-Fix for stats view not showing images
-For for podcasts feed not showing titles properly in some cases
-Fix for skip chapters feature from the Lock Screen controls
9.1
+Added favorite option to episodes when performing tap and hold
+Sleep timer option to control how much it rewinds after timer ends
+Updated Playback-Controls-Remote Next/Previous Action Setting. The next in playlist item has been renamed and reconfigured. It is now Skip X, Next/Previous Episode when paused. Lock screen controls show the normal skip back and skip ahead controls while playing. When paused those controls disappear and instead show the next/previous track controls allow you to skip around
+Now requires watch OS 10
+New beta feature in the experimental settings. Working on a new podcast tab.
Bug Fixes
9.1
-Fix for crashes related to podcast images
-Fix for crash when selected episodes in a playlist as well as in the downloads tab.
-Unicode fix for episode titles
-Fix for now playing view where it was hiding the home indicator every time, which also caused the Dynamic Island (top status) to disappear. This will now only happen if the now playing view is in fullscreen mode.
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Build 870641946v9.12024-12-03 20:00:59
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New Stuff
-Added favorite option to episodes when performing tap and hold
-Sleep timer option to control how much it rewinds after timer ends
-Updated Playback-Controls-Remote Next/Previous Action Setting. The next in playlist item has been renamed and reconfigured. It is now Skip X, Next/Previous Episode when paused. Lock screen controls show the normal skip back and skip ahead controls while playing. When paused those controls disappear and instead show the next/previous track controls allow you to skip around
-Now requires watch OS 10
-New beta feature in the experimental settings. Working on a new podcast tab.
Bug Fixes
-Fix for crashes related to podcast images
-Fix for crash when selected episodes in a playlist as well as in the downloads tab.
-Unicode fix for episode titles
-Fix for now playing view where it was hiding the home indicator every time, which also caused the Dynamic Island (top status) to disappear. This will now only happen if the now playing view is in fullscreen mode.
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Build 869687069v9.0.22024-10-16 19:58:57
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New Stuff
v9.0.1
- Watch episodes that have chapters show an indicator (speaker icon) which chapter is currently playing. Also added artwork to those chapters if they have artwork.
v9.0
-Support for the latest iOS icon variations
- Updated car play buttons. Added next/previous to the available buttons
-Watch updates. New global playback rate option. New manual sorting option for episodes on downloaded to the watch. Drag to reorder.
Bug Fixes
v9.0.2
-Fix for watch podcast search
-Fix for watch showing selected chapter for phone playback
v9.0.1
-Fix for blurry artwork. Previous fix didn't fix all scenarios
-Fix for high cpu usage after a refresh causing crashes
v9.0
-Fix for playlist crash when the playlist uses a podcast category keyword
-Fix for editing podcast settings
-Fix for CarPlay disabled buttons.
-Fix for blurry artwork
-Numerous other fixes
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Reviews 30 reviews · US
★★★★★
No tracking but crashes
I want to like this app a lot, even though the UI feels a little dated. Unfortunately it crashes in the background, losing track of what was playing. Sometimes a podcast just stops playing and it skips to a different episode. Never had these problems with other players.
jd20202026-04-22
★★★★★
Some issues with the latest update
Great app! I've been using it for several years. However, with the latest version 9.3.3, I encountered an annoying problem: episodes I've already downloaded sometimes return to the download queue after a short time. I have to download them again, sometimes using up my mobile data. But maybe I just didn't figure out some of the settings. I would appreciate any help with this matter.
Vlad.Khait2026-04-14
★★★★★
Used to be great
I’ve been using this app for many years and loved all it has to offer. However, for the past few months it’s been locking up every time I use a different audio app, forcing me to reboot it multiple times a day. It doesn’t matter if I make a phone call, listen to a streaming app or an audiobook, this app won’t respond to any input until I reboot it. Gonna look for a different podcast app that is more robust.
Agr8vue2026-03-29
★★★★★
Best one out there
I’ve been using iCatcher for years, before Apple could even spell podcast. It’s packed with features and supports downloads making it great for anywhere with marginal internet service. It also protects your privacy. Highly recommended.
Fast Cayman2026-03-22
★★★★★
Excellent upgrade from the Apple podcast app
Was looking for something that would let me create a playlist and play continuously without manual intervention. This has that and so much more! Includes functionality that I didn’t know I wanted until I started trying things out. Already asked a question about a setting and got support almost immediately. So glad I found this app.
NitroWolf2026-03-22
★★★★★
Serious podcast control
After trying several of the most popular podcast apps, I’ve found that none of them even touches the level of control and overall experience available here. This is one of very few apps I’ll bother to rate and review because it’s just that good. And it’s one of two that I *voluntarily* pay for (via the in-app tip jar). Like I said, it’s just that good, and it is one of the most frequently used apps I have.
JH707062025-12-17
★★★★★ · edited
Works Great
This app works reliably, has a great interface, and is thoughtfully designed, with very useful features. It is an excellent substitute for Apple's lousy podcast app. In fact, though I was initially very disappointed when Apple introduced that app and removed the capability to download podcasts within their music app, now I'm glad they did it, because iCatcher is so much better for podcasts than the Apple music app ever was.
Buddy Bolden2025-11-16
★★★★★
Best podcast app
So great, especially being able to have different playlists. I’ve been using it for over 10 years now. Tried other apps, none are so optimized. Developer is super responsive too and keeps app updated.
godawgsco042025-10-25
★★★★★
Good but one big issue
I used to be able to import episodes from my Synology Drive app. Now it continues to say File not found. Then the app will freeze. If I reopen the app and navigate back to the file, sometimes it’s available. I have to repeat that process for every file which makes the app undesirable to use. I reached out to support about the issue months ago, but never got a reply. This used to be a great app.
Dclay1232025-10-23
★★★★★
It plays podcasts
This app will download audio files from RSS feeds, keep them organized, and then play them back for you. It has a user interface that seems like it was designed by a person who uses it themselves, rather than someone trying to harvest your data or sell you something or game “engagement metrics” for their quarterly KPIs or whatever. It has a bunch of other fancy features but I don’t use them, because I really just need those first two things.
OMyiPZCuPE2025-10-16
★★★★★
This is the place to go after leaving PocketCasts
When PocketCasts started mistreating those of us who paid for their app, only to have them pull the rug out and say “actually lol now there are ads unless you pay a subscription,” I went looking for a new podcast app. iCatcher has been the perfect replacement! Not only is the developer more ethical, some of my biggest gripes about pocket casts are fixed in iCatcher. For instance, with pocket casts, I was constantly scrubbing around in episodes accidentally because of the Lock Screen control. However, iCatcher has an option to turn off that particular control.
This app is so much better that
Schwannnnnnnn2025-10-11
★★★★★
I love this app
I’ve been using this app since 2014 and it keeps getting better.
One year I wanted to import an audiobook from computer to iCatcher! I emailed Support (Joe) and he responded very quickly with detailed instructions for doing the task. I didn’t have any problems following his instructions either.
I haven’t had any problems listening to any podcasts nor audiobooks.
ptcgkm2025-07-01
★★★★★
Used this for years
I've tried others, including Apple's, at times and keep coming back to iCatcher!
It has as much control as you want, without feeling overloaded. The controls are there, but are out of the way when you don't need them. The same with the built in help support.
My only suggestion is a tour showing you the more granular controls, what they are, and why you might want to use them. It could done be in the app or on the web.
It still gets 5 stars from me. I think this is the first app I've ever given 5.
Casual-GP2025-05-26
★★★★★
Great podcast player!
iCatcher! has been my podcast app for many years and I continue to think it’s the best thing around. The swipe gestures are the only way to fly … swipe up for faster playback, down for back to 1x. 1 finger swipe sideways does a 30 second skip, 2 finger side swipe 15 seconds all with customizable times. You can set what happens with numbers of episodes downloaded, or left over after listening… and everything just works. I’ve tried to use other apps - and I just keep coming back. If you need responsive controls - buy this app! I’ve recently learned how to set intro & exit skip points for a daily
Z30002025-05-19
★★★★★
Best Podcast player I’ve found
**Edit**
Two updates ago broke important functionality of this app. Previously, regardless of what your download limit was set to, you could download an entire playlist (very useful for offline use). Now, you can only download as many episodes as the podcast limit is set to, and I’ve found no way to override that. This makes it so you can’t queue up a bunch of pods in a playlist for later offline use. I’ve reported the bug to the Dev and never heard back, and unfortunately it’s still broken.
Was a longtime user of Overcast until the recent update destroyed it, and it doesn’t seem like it’ll
Bob Sacamono2025-04-29
★★★★★
It’s great
Has all the features I want and has no stability issues. Intuitive use and easy setup. Was mainly looking for individual podcast settings and easily adding to a ‘play next’ playlist. I’d be glad to pay a yearly maintenance fee.
random97531024682025-04-11
★★★★★
Worth the Money
I have NEVER made a review for an app, but this one deserves it. This is only podcast player that I want to use, It’s got all the features I want, largely streaming for those podcasts that have HUGE back catalogues that I just want to binge, as well as downloading new episodes from my other podcasts. One thing that I love about this app is that it’s not bloated with 1000 different things, (my major issue with pocket casts), and it doesn’t ask you to pay a subscription, you just pay once, and it works. If you have the money to spare and love podcasts, get this app.
Parkertheparrot2025-04-02
★★★★★
So grateful...
I am. I purchased iCatcher! many years ago and loved using it. I switched over to Overcast (the original interface was nice) and used that for many years until it has become unusable for me.
Well...
I'm back! Thank you Joe for continuing to support your customers by improving and keeping the app working with new OS releases. If you are a long time user, make sure to send a tip Joe's way. I have.
SquaTront2025-03-23
★★★★★
Fantastic
I’ve been using this app for a little bit now and I’m really enjoying it! I switched from Overcast due to its issues with playing longer episodes and tried a few of the different podcast players and this one stood out. It works really well, no crashing and also, has a ton of options for keeping pods. Side note this is the only review I have written for an app! Highly recommended!
Zorro_19442025-02-15
★★★★★
Still the most well-made and most powerful media app in the App Store
I have been using iCatcher for around 13 years. This app is frequently updated with new features, bug fixes, and so on. The author is very responsive, and I cannot recommend it highly enough. It is extremely configurable. Almost anything you could possibly want to do with a podcast, can be done with this app. Playlist, feed specific sorting, streaming, downloading, playback offsets, priorities, download frequencies, iCloud sync, and lots more I’m forgetting about. And if you’re blind, it is completely accessible to VoiceOver. More people need to find out about iCatcher.
DarkSquared422024-11-12
★★★★★
Why did it take me so long to find this?!
I’ve been looking for a new podcast app as the one I’ve been using for ten years is no longer being updated. I’ve tried a lot of them. I’ve finally found the perfect replacement. iCatcher is privacy oriented, has lots of features, and works perfectly with car play.
voice__of__reason2024-10-01
★★★★★
Best podcast app
I’ve tried many podcast apps over the years, but iCatcher! has been my favorite and remains my favorite. If you listen to a bunch of podcasts, this is the app for you. It has so many customization options, and so many that are just so wonderful I can’t believe other apps don’t already have them (eh hem, like setting to customize the jump forward/back amount, playlists, filtering and cataloging by genres, etc).
Becca-saurus2024-08-25
★★★★★
Indexing Frequently Wrong
Once or twice a week I’ll tap on a podcast to download it and instead it plays a random podcast that I previously downloaded. If I delete that podcast, it will play a different random podcast. Sometimes I have to delete 3 or 4 random podcasts to get it to realize it needs to download the podcast I’m clicking on. In the meantime, every podcast I delete confuses the indexing on those podcasts.
Kcx91992024-08-24
★★★★★
Complete
Works great and just the way you want it to. Easy to setup and get going. When you want to customize certain things (refresh rate, skip time at beginning, prioritize podcasts) -- all that functionality is there and easy to use. Author is attentive to updates.
blackeneth2024-07-25
★★★★★
Best podcasting app
1) it's universal with support for both landscape and portrait 2) playlist support with different sorts on playlists and ability automatically go from playlist to playlist 3) ability to offset beginnings and ends of podcast to get rid of long into and ending music 4) ability to easily add podcasts and individual media files including browsing web pages 5) support for different speeds for different podcasts In addition the developer is easy to contact and is easy to incorporate improvements. Buy this, I use it every day.
Hartmeister2024-06-18
★★★★★
Started frequently crashing about 6 mths ago
Long time user of the app and it’s been solid. But at some point within last 6 months or so, it started frequently crashing while playing. Only pattern I see is after new open, it will play for 3-5 min then randomly stop, crash, have to be restarted. Usually after 1 time incident on same episode, will stabilize, but occasionally will crash again on same episode. Very frustrating as overall it’s been a great app and I would prefer not to change, but hope this gets fixed.
My main other gripe is should have memory of last searches in the search for new podcast function.
RobNC2024-06-05
★★★★★ · edited
What happened
This app has consistently been great, though there is a glitch with the new update where it does ‘false downloads’. (Click to download an episode, shows that it’s downloading, does not actually download.)
Kemptmilner2024-05-31
★★★★★
Favorite podcast app but …
Still my favorite podcast app for ease of use. But it seems like every update brings with it more steps to do everything and more confusion on doing simple things. I noticed a lot of apps do this – must update and do something different just for the sake of change, but the change always isn't ends user-friendly.
S64822024-05-05
★★★★★
Perfect app for listening to podcasts
This app does everything that you wanted to. It has all the functionality and customizability to create automatic and magic, workflows download and sort podcast episodes into cool playlists.
Joris Johnson2024-04-29
★★★★★
UI issues, and A/V drift out of sync
There is a long standing issue where the audio and video will slowly drift out of sync. At first everything looks fine but a few minutes later you start to notice lips don’t match the words and by 30 mins, the sync is so bad it’s unwatchable. The only way to fix it is to pause and play, use the skip or change the playback speed. I contracted the developer several years ago and he implemented a workaround but as of lately it’s been broken again. I tried following up with the developer and got no response. Also the UI has gotten very cluttered. The way was a year ago was a lot clearer. Once thes
Scott👨💻2024-03-06
Change log 29 changes · US
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releaseNotes updated
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15.0.2
+Podcast list view added
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description updated
Download, listen, watch, and relish your favorite podcasts.
FEATURES
- Subscribe to your preferred podcasts within the app and manage them conveniently.
- Down
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subtitle updated
Podcast Player
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name updated
iCatcher! Podcast Player
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Version 15.0.2 released
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15.0.2
+Podcast list view added option to toggle show categories. List mode also shows unplayed episode count an
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Version 15.0.1 released
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15.0.1
Bug fixes
-fix playlist editor being able to select downloaded, streaming, not downloaded/streaming
-fix
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Version 15.0 released
Download, listen, watch, and relish your favorite podcasts.
FEATURES
• Subscribe to your preferred podcasts within the app and manage them conveniently.
• Download episodes over WiFi or Cellular (available on devices with cellular capabili
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Version 9.3.3 released
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Fixes:
-Bug fix for when device is in dark mode, but you have it disabled in iCatcher (light mode).
-Bug fix for
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Version 9.3.2 released
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Fixes:
-Bug fix some buttons that don't look right with the button shapes accessibility option enabled.
-Bug fix
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Version 9.3.1 released
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Fixes:
- Resolved the issue where the shortcut for the last update was not displayed as available in the shortcu
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Version 9.3 released
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Fixes
-Bug fix for some episodes downloading, then appearing to not be downloaded
New
-New
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Version 9.2.8 released
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New
-New setting under playback, controls for Always show now playing to show now playing w
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Version 9.2.7 released
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New
-Control Center widget to open iCatcher for iOS 18+
-Updated media toolbar with new la
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Version 9.2.6 released
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New
+Added Stop Playback intent available as an action in the shortcuts app.
+Updated podc
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Version 9.2.5 released
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New
+Additional download options included in context menu (tap and hold) for episodes.
Fi
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Version 9.2.4 released
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New
+Added share action to the list of playlists when swiping right to left. Also added sh
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Version 9.2.3 released
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New
+New AppIntent to set playback rate. See shortcuts app for this new item
+New AppInten
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Version 9.2.2 released
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Fixes
-Added the Play episode intent for the shortcuts app. This was unintentionally remove
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Version 9.2.1 released
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New
+Initial support for m3u8 streaming
Fixes
-Fix for CarPlay issue when app is complete
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Version 9.2 released
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New
+Updates to the Media Toolbar (Settings, playback, controls). Updated toolbar has menu
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Version 9.1.7 released
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Fixes
-Fix for downloader
View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates
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Version 9.1.6 released
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New Stuff
+Another setting for skipping to next/previous episode. Settings tab, playback, c
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Version 9.1.5 released
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Fixes
-Fix for search in settings tab not showing help topics
-Fix for tapping an episode i
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Version 9.1.4 released
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New Stuff
+Category selection updates on the beta podcasts tab (Settings / Experimental). S
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Version 9.1.3 released
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New Stuff
+Option to disable the favorite button on the Lock Screen
+Updates to experimenta
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Version 9.1.2 released
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New Stuff
+Adding the view episodes option to the share action on podcast in the new beta p
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Version 9.1.1 released
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9.1.1
New Stuff
+Added support for the lock screen favorite/unfavorite an episode
Bug fixe
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Version 9.1 released
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New Stuff
-Added favorite option to episodes when performing tap and hold
-Sleep timer opti
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Version 9.0.2 released
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New Stuff
v9.0.1
- Watch episodes that have chapters show an indicator (speaker icon) which
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