# YourPods

> YourPods is a privacy-focused podcast player built natively for the Apple ecosystem. No ads. No tracking. $4.99 one-time purchase with every feature included — nothing in the app is locked behind a subscription. GPLv3 open source. YourPods Pro is a separate, entirely optional cloud service (web player, hosted sync, stats) that helps fund development; the app never requires it.

YourPods is an open-source, gPodder-compatible podcast player built natively in Swift and SwiftUI. It supports iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, Siri, and Dynamic Island. Users can sync subscriptions and listening progress using YourPods Sync (free cloud sync), their own server (gPodder/Nextcloud), or use Vault Mode for full offline-only functionality.

## Latest Version: 2.0.4 (June 2026)

### Feature Branding

- **AutoPilot** -- rules-driven queue management that auto-adds new episodes, with priority push and per-show overrides
- **DriftOff Mode** -- sleep timer mode that stops playback when the current episode finishes, perfect for falling asleep
- **Vault Mode** -- on-device listening profile with zero server or sync required; your data never leaves your phone
- **Listening Profile** -- per-podcast overrides for playback speed, skip intro/outro, AutoPilot behavior, and auto-download
- **P3 (Privacy Preserving Playback)** -- flagship privacy feature that blocks 30+ known podcast tracking and ad-insertion domains before playback or download
- **Podcast Groups** -- named folders for organizing your subscription library (e.g. "Tech", "Comedy")
- **Podcast Notes** -- timestamp-linked notes with colors and tags, exportable to Nextcloud, Obsidian, or Markdown. View and edit on the web with YourPods Pro.

### Highlights

- P3 (Privacy Preserving Playback): blocks 30+ known tracking and ad-insertion domains from episode URLs before playback or download. Enable globally or per-podcast.
- Podcast Notes: timestamp-linked annotations with export to Nextcloud, Obsidian, or Markdown. Notes sync and web editing available with YourPods Pro.
- New episode notifications: local push alerts when background refresh discovers new episodes. Per-podcast controls. 100% local.
- Hidden episodes: declutter feeds without affecting listening stats. Syncs across devices.
- Clear Queue: one-tap clear of Up Next with keep-current or stop-all options.
- Episode Activity: chronological played-episode list with progress, timestamp, and device.
- App icon badge: show unplayed episode count on the app icon.
- Background sync fixed: toggle, interval, and re-scheduling all work correctly now.
- Cross-device now-playing sync: resume playback on any device exactly where you left off
- watchOS: Recently Updated — 10 most recent unplayed episodes on the Watch home screen
- Custom gpodder.net server address support
- Download from any context menu
- Incremental sync — only fetches changes since last sync
- 6× faster feed refresh with concurrent fetching
- 95% reduction in disk I/O during playback
- 50+ sync, stability, and crash fixes

## YourPods Sync

YourPods Sync is the free cloud sync service for YourPods. Keep your podcast library and listening progress backed up and in sync across all your Apple devices. Manage your account, export your data, or delete your account at any time from the [account portal](https://account.yourpods.app).

### Sync Features

- **Library Sync** -- subscriptions stay in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- **Playback Position Sync** -- resume exactly where you left off on any device
- **Basic Listening Stats** -- total time listened, episodes completed, and streaks synced across devices
- **Data Export** -- download all your data as JSON at any time (GDPR-compliant)
- **Account Deletion** -- fully delete your account and data with one click
- **Privacy-First** -- your data is stored on our servers, never sold, never shared with third parties

### Account Management

The [account portal](https://account.yourpods.app) allows users to:

- View account profile (email, tier, member since date)
- Change password
- Export all data (subscriptions, playback history, listening stats)
- Delete account permanently (with 3-year minimal retention per legal requirements)
- Contact support via live chat

Free Sync accounts are created in the YourPods iOS app. Pro accounts can be created on the web at [pro.yourpods.app](https://pro.yourpods.app).

## YourPods Pro ($30/year)

YourPods Pro is an optional cloud subscription that unlocks the full YourPods experience beyond basic sync. The iOS app is a $4.99 one-time purchase — Pro is a separate, optional service. Your subscription directly funds indie development — no VC, no ads, no data sales.

### Pro Features (in addition to everything in free Sync)

- **Web Player** -- stream your podcasts in any browser with full playback controls, searchable chapters, and transcripts (Podcasting 2.0)
- **Cross-Device Sync** -- seamless handoff between web and the YourPods iOS app with synced listening position, subscriptions, and Up Next queue
- **Notes & Annotations** -- timestamp-linked notes with colors and tags. Export to Nextcloud, Obsidian, or Markdown. View and edit on the web with Pro.
- **Notes Sync** -- notes sync across all devices and the web player
- **Settings Sync** -- sync AutoPilot rules, P3 preferences, and Listening Profiles across all devices
- **Queue Sync** -- real-time Up Next queue sync across all devices
- **Groups / Folder Sync** -- Podcast Groups sync across devices
- **Enhanced Listening Stats** -- per-podcast breakdowns, streaks, and trends (free Sync gets basic stats)
- **Offline Downloads (Browser)** -- download episodes in the browser for offline listening
- **gPodder Bridge** -- bidirectional sync with any podcast app supporting the gPodder protocol
- **Media Proxy & Privacy** -- IP-masking media proxy, P3 tracker stripping, full GDPR export
- **USA Hosted** -- data and services run on US-based infrastructure
- **European Servers** -- EU-hosted infrastructure for GDPR-local data residency (coming soon)

### Pro Pricing

- $30/year, cancel anytime
- [Sign up](https://pro.yourpods.app/register)
- [Manage subscription](https://pro.yourpods.app) or via Stripe

## Account & Sync Modes

YourPods supports five account modes. No account is required to use the app — Vault Mode is the default.

- **Vault Mode** -- free, fully on-device listening with zero server dependency; your data never leaves your phone
- **Self-Hosted (gPodder)** -- free, connect your own gPodder-compatible server (Nextcloud) for cross-device sync you control
- **Third-Party gPodder** -- free, sync via community-run gPodder services like gpodder.net; their privacy policy applies
- **YourPods Sync** -- free YourPods account for seamless cross-device sync of subscriptions, positions, and basic listening stats; minimal data collection, no analytics
- **YourPods Pro** -- $30/year optional subscription. Everything in YourPods Sync plus web player, enhanced stats, notes sync, queue sync, settings sync (AutoPilot, P3, Listening Profiles), groups sync, gPodder bridge, and media proxy. The app works fully without it.

All modes include Podcast Groups, P3 privacy protection, Podcast Notes (local), and the full playback engine. Users can switch between modes at any time without losing their local library, downloads, or queue.

## Key Links

- [Website](https://yourpods.app)
- [App Store ($4.99 USD one-time)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/yourpods/id6757721236)
- [Try Free (TestFlight Beta)](https://testflight.apple.com/join/jF18YknW)
- [YourPods Pro ($30/yr)](https://yourpods.app/pro)
- [Pro Web App](https://pro.yourpods.app)
- [Account Management](https://account.yourpods.app)
- [Account Types](https://yourpods.app/account-types)
- [Source Code](https://opensource.yourpods.app/)
- [Privacy Policy](https://yourpods.app/privacy)
- [Terms of Service](https://yourpods.app/terms)
- [Support](https://asecretcompany.com/support/)

## Available Languages

This site is available in the following languages:

- English: https://yourpods.app/
- Deutsch: https://yourpods.app/de-de/
- Français: https://yourpods.app/fr/
- Italiano: https://yourpods.app/it/
- Español: https://yourpods.app/es/
- Nederlands: https://yourpods.app/nl/

Every page follows the same prefix pattern (e.g. /de-de/pro/, /fr/privacy/).

## Extended Documentation

- [Full feature details](https://yourpods.app/llms-full.txt)
- [YourPods Sync details](https://account.yourpods.app/llms.txt)