iCatcher! Podcast App

If you find iCatcher useful, please consider tipping in the help and settings tab, or share the app with your friends! Thanks! What’s New +Added a left-to-right swipe in the same area as swipe-to-dismiss on the new Now Playing view, so you can dismiss it like other pushed views. +When Appearance › Episode Images from Feed is enabled, the episode-specific image (if available) now downloads when an episode is made playable. Previously, this only happened once playback started. +Added the [Up Next queue](x-icatcher://settings/help/upnext). +Updated watch widgets to support watchOS 27 features, including new widget configurations. +Added a Download Episodes shortcut action that lets you choose from already queued episodes. +Improved VoiceOver for episodes within a podcast: each row now has a single callout, with more available actions. +The Now Playing view now appears as a pop-up by default to address issues with the tab bar flashing. The experimental setting has moved to Playback › [General](x-icatcher://settings/playback/general). +Episodes on the Apple Watch now show hours and minutes remaining instead of just minutes. Bug fixes -Fixed the playback pie slice not showing progress. -Fixed the missing download option when tapping an episode that's already queued within a podcast. -Fixed built-in playlists not being reselected automatically on relaunch. -Fixed remote mark as played not working with headphone controls. -Fixed playback not resuming correctly when started from a cold launch. View the Settings tab, What’s New to view past updates. Follow me on x @joeisanerd and Mastodon joeisanerd@techhub.social

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