The podcast is a way to continue using the traditional radio but on demand. You listen to what you want when you want and without missing a chapter. The best thing is the wide offer that exists, both of radio programs Professionals, as from podcasters lovers.
Every day there are applications that help us keep podcasts under control, which, if you are a fanatic, you find it very necessary. Due to this evolution, it is worth making small reviews of applications.
Podcasts
Is the Apple offer to start. It comes pre-installed on new devices and its design is in line with iOS 7. To get started, it may be the app you need, you can search for a specific podcast or channel or turn to the Top Charts and look for something new.
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It is a successor to Podcasts but designed by and for podcast listeners. The app follows the iOS 7 philosophy with a minimalist look, but it also offers some fresh ideas and advanced features that surpass Apple's creation.
Present a sliding sidebar with shortcuts to different menus and listening modes. This includes Unplayed, a list of episodes you haven't listened to yet, any new imports, and a play queue for the episodes you want to listen to next.
Downcast
Although its design and interface It is very similar to Podcast, the tabs and the user experience is quite different. For starters, it allows you to download and listen to podcasts directly on the iPhone, without the need to sync it with iTunes.
uses a dark theme for the player, prioritizing the podcast notes over the layout. Also worth noting are the four jump buttons at the top of the player, which allow you to go 15-30 seconds behind and 30 seconds or 2 minutes ahead.
Pocket Casts
Its design is similar to the Flipboard reader, it offers a vibrant mosaic both in the directory and in your personal library. The top menu gives quick access to your subscriptions, unplayed episodes and the download queue.
It's a simple and intuitive interface that makes it easy to jump between menus quickly. For each subscription, new episodes can be scheduled to download automatically and also if you want to start somewhere in between, perfect if you don't like the intro of a podcast.
Castro
It is an exercise in minimalism. The lack of categories and lists of successes is disappointing, but the aesthetics is magnificent and its smooth animations make this application the favorite of podcast addicts who are passionate about design.
The main interface is divided into just two tabs, podcasts and episodes, with notifications of new subscriptions and completed downloads popping up from the top of the screen. Offers few options to configure playback speed and automatic download for each show.
iCatcher!
iCatcher! focuses on offering advanced features and customization options. This includes setting the time interval between each update, as well as the WiFi networks authorized for downloading new episodes and whether or not the illustrations will be displayed on the lock screen. The large volume of settings it's amazing
The application supports a number of multi-touch gestures which controls the current episode and the play queue. It's one of the more advanced apps on the list, but its aesthetic does not inspire to buy it.
Pod wrangler
The design is simple, with only a few options on the home screen, downloaded, not listened to and all episodes, shown with the logo and a small description. The button Add in the upper right corner allows you to search and discover new podcasts. Popular shows what other people are listening to, while the categories show a series of podcasts related to a particular topic or hobby.
If you want to subscribe to more than five podcasts, remove the occasional ad and activate push notifications, you will need a Wrangler RSS account or update using a in-app purchase price 1,79 euros.
SoundCloud
SoundCloud covers different audio formats, including music, documentaries, and audiobooks. The platform also facilitates the presence of podcasts which is why it is on our list. The downside is that it is almost impossible to find a new podcast unless you already know their name or are using the web platform to search for them.
Once you are following the podcast, the new episodes will appear automatically. The highlight is the comment system, you can tag your comments for a specific time code, so other listeners (and the creator of the podcast) know exactly what you are referring to. It's a great feature when you want to ensure the smooth running of your listeners' discussion, or point out a technical issue.
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I do not know why you put a list with so many alternatives and you leave behind the one that without any doubt is the best IVOOX
I agree with you, they make a list of podcast app and forget about the best and also free one that is ivoox
ivoox is a service that for podcasters is a storage place and for listeners a subscription place, it is more than a podcast player for the mere fact of being an online podcast and RSS management platform.
For this reason it is not included, apart from the fact that it is not as generalist as the others.
Is there an app that syncs with my iTunes subscriptions?
Podcast is the simplest and when it is synchronized it will ask you if you want to have the subscriptions on your iPhone.
IVOOX has been left behind because the article is by Carmen.
Do not generalize, I, as a writer, have left ivoox out because I do not think it has the same characteristics as the others and therefore it is not comparable.
Any more questions? Any constructive input? ...
What does it mean it needs to sync with iTunes ??? I haven't plugged my cell phone into the computer for centuries. I don't understand the downcast advantage, can you explain it to me? Thanks
Have you tried Markercast?
The one that I use for my poscads is ivoox, which the new version has improved a lot until it has a radio. little kisses
By the way very good article Carmen: *