App category: Podcast app

Minimum iOS version: iOS 17.4

Pricing: Free with subscription (or one-time purchase) for premium functionality. Current prices available on the App Store page.

Pitch

Updates is a clean, minimalist podcast app that puts fresh episodes front and center—no queues, no cluttered menus, no algorithmic noise. Just your shows, smartly sorted and ready to play. With CarPlay support, iCloud sync, and powerful playback tools, Updates makes it effortless to listen your way.

Who it’s for

Updates is for savvy but casual listeners who want a clean, premium experience without the clutter. People who want to listen, not manage. There’s no need to triage every episode or dodge Netflix-style carousels — just open the app and press play (or use the widget). News hounds will also appreciate that daily (or even hourly) news updates won’t drown out slower-updating shows — a common frustration in many podcast apps.

Free Features

• CarPlay support — stay safe while listening on the road
• Home Screen widget — your latest episodes at a glance
• Episode chapters — skip straight to the parts you care about
• Save or download episodes — up to 10, even if you don’t follow the podcast
• Smart playback logic — always picks the right “next episode,” whether it’s a daily update or a serialized story

Premium Features

Premium features in Updates focus on giving listeners more control.

• Sleep timer — set it and drift off worry-free
• Per-podcast speed — customize playback speed for each show
• Listening history — revisit played episodes across devices
• Filter your feed — hide played episodes or show only today’s updates
• Pin podcasts — keep your favorites at the top