InstacastPlus
IT Economy GmbH Entertainment iPhoneiPadiPod touch
InstacastPlus is a free Entertainment app for iPhone and iPad by IT Economy GmbH. Rated 4.0/5 from 2 ratings. Requires iOS 13. Updated April 7, 2026.
- Rating
- 4.0
- 2 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 18 MB
- Age 4+
- Updated
- Apr 7
- 2026 · v3.2
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About InstacastPlus
InstacastPlus – More Than Just Another Podcast Player Tired of the limits of Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or even Apple Podcasts? InstacastPlus takes podcast listening to the next level. Why switch? Auto-Skip Chapters & Ads – Automatically skip intros, ads, or unwanted segments with keyword-based chapter skipping. Smart Sleep Timer – Stops playback when you fall asleep and resets when you interact or move. CarPlay Support – Enjoy your podcasts on the road with an interface built for driving. Offline Listening & Storage Control – Download episodes, sort by size, and auto-delete old ones. Personalization – Custom app icons, colors, and flexible playback speeds for a truly personal experience. Episode Recovery – Deleted something by accident? Restore episodes with one tap. What makes InstacastPlus stand out: Browse curated collections and discover new favorites. Advanced episode filters: Unplayed, In Progress, Favorites, Downloads, and more. Smooth navigation with saved scroll positions and larger, easier controls. Whether you’re coming from Overcast, Pocket Casts, Castro, or Apple Podcasts – this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for. InstacastPlus – Built for podcast lovers who want total control. Download now for free and experience podcasts like never before.
What’s new
Version 3.2 · Updated April 7, 2026
Live Transcripts – Follow along as you listen. If a podcast provides transcripts, the text appears in sync in the player. Tap any line to jump there. Intelligent Sleep Timer – Resets automatically when you touch the screen, press a volume button, or move the device. Adjustable sensitivity. Optionally disabled during CarPlay. Auto-Skip Chapters – Skip chapters by keyword (e.g. "Intro", "Sponsor"). Skip fixed seconds at the start or end of every episode. Per podcast. Redesigned Player – Larger controls, chapter markers on the seek bar, swipeable chapter images, tap the podcast title to jump to its episode list. Widgets – Now Playing, Smart List, Stats, and Lock Screen widgets. Backup & Restore – Full export/import of subscriptions, settings, playlists, play status, and credentials. CarPlay – Full CarPlay support. iPad & macOS – Dedicated layouts. Optimized for iOS 26 Liquid Glass. Podcast Charts – Apple Charts with genre filter. Episode Management – Filter by status, auto-delete after X days or keep only the newest Y episodes, pause individual podcast updates, restore deleted episodes. Configurable Swipe Actions & Context Menus – Choose what swipe left/right does. Long-press for context menu with preview. Playback Speeds – 0.5x to 3x in fine steps. Choose which speeds appear in the player. Dark Mode – Automatic, Light, Dark, or Pure Black (OLED). Custom Colors & App Icons – Set your accent color. Seven app icons including Dark Mode variant. MQTT Smart Home – Publish playback state to your MQTT broker. Remote control included. Adjustable Font Size, faster refresh, faster app start, scroll position memory, and many bug fixes.
App privacy
The developer, IT Economy GmbH, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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