- Smart Downloads: Automatically downloads the next episode while deleting played.
- Intuitive Notifications: Notifies only when you are waiting on a new episode.
- Playback Speed: Adjusts using a time domain pitch algorithm for better vocal quality.
- SharePlay: Shared podcast playback experiences over FaceTime.
- Cloud Sync: Follows, playback times and settings in sync on all your devices.
- Chapters: Navigate between parts of an episode and view all embedded artwork.
- Widgets: Add an interactive Up Next widget to your home screen.
- Search: Find podcasts and play episodes without needing to follow first.
- Sleep Timer: Pause at the end of an episode or after a time interval you select.
- Appearance: Switch between light and dark appearance automatically.
- Filters: View only episodes of a podcast that are downloaded or not yet played.
- Private Feeds: Follow a podcast with a username and password.
- Privacy: No third-party analytics, ad services or tracking code.