opencast!

an open source podcast player with on-device or optional remote transcripts, ad-break detection and auto-skip, RSS subscriptions, iCloud sync, and voice boost.

opencast is a native podcast client built for direct RSS listening, and the app is open source under the MIT license: https://github.com/connlark/opencast

opencast can also make your episodes ad-free. It transcribes audio on your device, finds promo and ad reads in the transcript, and marks every ad break on the playback timeline. High-confidence ad breaks skip automatically — with a one-tap undo — while borderline sponsor reads stay visible so you decide. Detection keeps working in the background, and a notification tells you once the ad breaks are mapped.

Choose how to create a transcript. Run it privately on your device, or explicitly request high-quality Remote Transcription for an episode. Remote Transcription includes one complimentary hour, shows the estimated time and your balance before starting, and offers optional consumable hour packs. The remote service processes episode audio only for requested jobs; see the privacy policy for processing and retention details.

Subscribe to shows by searching the podcast directory or pasting an RSS feed URL. Use Library and Inbox to keep up with your shows. Episode pages include summaries and show notes. Now Playing keeps play/pause, seek, skip, speed, sleep timer, AirPlay, and Voice Boost controls close at hand.

Features:

• Detect ad breaks with on-device transcription, then skip them automatically
• See every promo and sponsor read marked on the timeline and in the transcript
• Create searchable transcripts on device or with optional Remote Transcription
• Preview remote transcription usage and manage your hour balance before starting
• Get a notification when background ad detection finishes an episode
• Find podcasts by search or subscribe directly by RSS feed URL
• Import + export subscriptions with OPML
• Browse your podcast library
• Stream episodes with saved progress
• Download episodes for local playback
• Implements customizable skip, speed, sleep timer, AirPlay, and Voice Boost controls
• Sync subscriptions and episode progress with iCloud
• Read, audit, fork, and contribute to the source code

opencast avoids clutter such as social feeds, engagement scoring, and playlist complexity. It is designed for listeners who want a straightforward podcast app focused on their own subscriptions, with public source code anyone can inspect, fork, and improve.