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Parasocial: A Podcast Player

A podcast player with rules-based queues, bookmarks, transcript viewing and optional video streaming.

Our take

Consider for compatible open podcast feeds

Imports and smart playlists can organize an existing listening library.

Keep in mind: Trim/volume benefits vary. Show-inserted ads remain; video streams rather than downloads and not every show provides transcripts.

What you can do

  • Import OPML
  • Build playlists
  • Bookmark/tag episodes
  • Play eligible video and clips

Good for

  • Listeners who check sync/import results.

Consider alternatives for

  • People expecting universal ad removal or all-video offline storage.

Limitations & considerations

  • Captured minimum: iOS 18.0.
  • Trim/volume benefits vary. Show-inserted ads remain; video streams rather than downloads and not every show provides transcripts.

Privacy & permissions

Listening history, shared collections and sync reveal interests. Publisher says no invasive tracking.

Sources & review notes Updated Nov 11, 2026

Reviewed by iApp4Me Editorial Team. Recommendations use the linked documentation and attributed accounts; device observations are identified separately.

  1. US App Store developer description

    Complete description, download price and compatibility metadata captured 2026-11-02.

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