Next Up - A Podcast Alarm Hack 2.5.2 + Redeem Codes
Wake up engaged with a podcast
Developer: Landon Mitchell
Category: Utilities
Price: Free
Version: 2.5.2
ID: com.landonjmitchell.NextUp
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Description
Next Up is a full-featured podcast alarm clock designed to make mornings better.
Wake up to the news, a meditation, trivia, a comedy show, or the gentle voice of LeVar Burton reading you a new short story – use any of the more than 750,000 podcasts available on the Apple Podcasts platform.
Next Up syncs with the podcasts you subscribe to and download in the native Podcasts app, so there's no need to manage them in more than one place. Set the time you want to get up and enjoy a more engaging start to the day.
Skip episodes you’ve already heard, change the snooze duration, set the volume, skip the intro ads and more – Next Up lets you customize every alarm. Even repeat alarms on specific days of the week for podcasts that are released on a regular schedule.
Wake up to the newest episodes for timely content like news, sports, or current events. Or choose to start from the beginning with newly discovered stand-alone or serial podcasts.
When the alarm starts playing, you can snooze it for a few, stop the playback altogether, or seamlessly continue listening from the Music app with the standard options available in the lock screen and control center to pause, play, or skip back or forward.*
For a more complete sleep experience, Next Up also includes a built-in white noise generator with a variety of sound choices.
Check out the Featured tab for ideas on good podcasts to start your morning with. Even recommend a favorite of your own.
Just looking for a standard alarm clock? Feel free to use Next Up's basic alarm sounds and white noise generator for free.
* Apple Music app is required to be installed for podcasts to play. An Apple Music subscription is not required.
Wake up to the news, a meditation, trivia, a comedy show, or the gentle voice of LeVar Burton reading you a new short story – use any of the more than 750,000 podcasts available on the Apple Podcasts platform.
Next Up syncs with the podcasts you subscribe to and download in the native Podcasts app, so there's no need to manage them in more than one place. Set the time you want to get up and enjoy a more engaging start to the day.
Skip episodes you’ve already heard, change the snooze duration, set the volume, skip the intro ads and more – Next Up lets you customize every alarm. Even repeat alarms on specific days of the week for podcasts that are released on a regular schedule.
Wake up to the newest episodes for timely content like news, sports, or current events. Or choose to start from the beginning with newly discovered stand-alone or serial podcasts.
When the alarm starts playing, you can snooze it for a few, stop the playback altogether, or seamlessly continue listening from the Music app with the standard options available in the lock screen and control center to pause, play, or skip back or forward.*
For a more complete sleep experience, Next Up also includes a built-in white noise generator with a variety of sound choices.
Check out the Featured tab for ideas on good podcasts to start your morning with. Even recommend a favorite of your own.
Just looking for a standard alarm clock? Feel free to use Next Up's basic alarm sounds and white noise generator for free.
* Apple Music app is required to be installed for podcasts to play. An Apple Music subscription is not required.
Version history
2.5.2
2021-01-30
Critical bug fix for iOS version 14.3+ users. Other bug fixes, performance improvements.
2.5.1
2020-11-14
Bug fixes, layout tweaks. Just a one-time purchase after five free podcast alarms are used up, no more subscriptions. Free upgrade to lifetime unlimited podcast alarms for all subscribers.
2.5.0
2020-09-13
Added a free trial for new users. Bug fixes, layout tweaks, and more user recommended podcasts.
2.4.4
2020-07-11
Per user requests: 24-hour time option; option to stop after one episode; added a more standard white noise option. Fixed bug that prevented backup sound from playing. New user podcast recommendations. More bug fixes.
2.4.3
2020-05-23
Per user request, 'Jump Start' now lets you pick exactly how far into the podcast you want to skip when the alarm starts. Bug fixes. Performance improvements. Added user pick in the Featured tab.
2.4.2
2020-04-26
Improved Next Up screen better reflects state of episode playback. Fixed bug that caused 'Unheard Only' option to not function as expected. Fixed bug where podcast would sometimes not play after Apple Music was force-quit.
2.4.1
2020-04-18
Fixed a bug that caused an error message to show for some users when the alarm should play. Fixed a bug for Battery Saving mode that sometimes caused the alarm to appear activated when it was not.
2.4.0
2020-04-01
Fixed a bug that sometimes caused crashes when refreshing podcasts on the Podcast screen or when first opening the app. Especially affected users with very large podcast libraries. Users who were experiencing this issue should uninstall the previous version before installing this one. Performance improvements, other minor bug fixes, layout corrections.
2.3.3
2020-03-16
New podcast recommendations, bug fixes, performance improvements. Added link to instructions in case of missing podcasts.
2.3.2
2020-01-18
Notification displayed if Apple Music app not installed. Temporarily restored requirement for Apple Music app to be installed due to intermittent bug with alternative methods. Backup sound plays and alert is displayed if not installed.
2.3.1
2020-01-18
Next Up no longer requires the native Apple Music app to play podcasts. This should fix the bug that some users have encountered. Other bug fixes, performances improvements, improved in-app controls. 2.3.1: Critical bug fix.
2.3.0
2020-01-17
Next Up no longer requires the native Apple Music app to play podcasts. This should fix the bug that some users have encountered. Other bug fixes, performances improvements, improved in-app controls.
2.2.3
2019-12-19
'Always Activated' mode bug fixed. Defaults to 'Always Activated' for new users. New featured podcasts. Bug fixes, performance improvements, and more iOS 13 layout corrections.
2.2.2
2019-10-20
2.2.1: Fixed some display issues related to the iOS 13 update. Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the alarm response buttons to disappear prematurely. They will now remain visible for 30 minutes after the alarm is triggered, or until 'Stop' or 'Keep Playing' is tapped, whichever is first (resets on 'Snooze').
2.2.2: Fixed a couple of remaining display issues.
2.2.2: Fixed a couple of remaining display issues.
2.2.1
2019-10-16
Fixed some display issues related to the iOS 13 update. Fixed a bug that sometimes caused the alarm response buttons to disappear prematurely. They will now remain visible for 30 minutes after the alarm is triggered, or until 'Stop' or 'Keep Playing' is tapped, whichever is first (resets on 'Snooze').
2.2.0
2019-10-12
The white noise tab has been streamlined, and the sleep timer removed (it's already available in the native Podcasts app). The alarm volume is now automatically bumped up to 25% if the alarm is set to 'Device Volume' but the device volume is set below 25% when the alarm goes off. Other minor upgrades and bug fixes.
2.1.1
2019-09-11
Didn't finish the episode yesterday? Now you can pick up where you left off. Just enable the option in the Settings tab. New user recommended podcasts in the 'Featured' tab. More performance improvements and bug fixes to help things run smoother.
2.1.0
2019-08-31
Skip the ads! A new option in the Alarm Settings called 'Jump Start' lets you choose to automatically skip ahead when the alarm goes off to get past any early ads or annoying intros. The app size has been reduced by 60% for faster downloads and to free up space on your device. A couple little bugs have also been fixed.
2.0.2
2019-08-22
Now with white noise, a sleep timer, major bug fixes, performance improvements, alarm reminders, new features, and more. Come see what's new.
2.0.0
2019-08-21
Now with white noise, a sleep timer, major bug fixes, performance improvements, alarm reminders, new features, and more. Come see what's new.
1.0.2
2019-07-28
Bug fixes, stability and performance improvements.
Next Up is now smarter about updating podcasts and episodes, making it both more stable and responsive. Also cleaned up the instruction cards a little more and freshened up the look of the podcast selection screen.
Next Up is now smarter about updating podcasts and episodes, making it both more stable and responsive. Also cleaned up the instruction cards a little more and freshened up the look of the podcast selection screen.
1.0.1
2019-07-15
Expedited onboarding and clarified controls.
1.0
2019-07-12
Cheat Codes for In-App Purchases
| Item | Price | iPhone/iPad | Android |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifetime Unlimited (Lifetime Unlimited Podcast Alarms) |
Free |
IC559476955✱✱✱✱✱ | B470269✱✱✱✱✱ |
| Monthly Subscription (Unlimited podcast alarms for one month) |
Free |
IC783904713✱✱✱✱✱ | 45D9D2A✱✱✱✱✱ |
| One Year Subscription (Unlimited podcast alarms for one year) |
Free |
IC252579802✱✱✱✱✱ | 904DCBE✱✱✱✱✱ |
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Ratings
3.9 out of 5
266 Ratings
Reviews
crisnoh,
It works fine 80% of the time
This app doesn’t download podcasts. Instead it depends on the Apple podcast app. This is fine if you use Apple Podcasts and listen to the podcast set in the alarm at other times. If not you will need to open the Podcasts app periodically to tell it to resume downloading episodes. I listened to the same episode 4 mornings in a row before I realized this was happening.
Additionally, even when there are new episodes downloaded and the alarm is activated it will inexplicably not play the episode.
If you want to get through the day without multiple charging sessions you’ll have to manually activate the alarm every day. This app chews through battery like crazy otherwise.
Additionally, even when there are new episodes downloaded and the alarm is activated it will inexplicably not play the episode.
If you want to get through the day without multiple charging sessions you’ll have to manually activate the alarm every day. This app chews through battery like crazy otherwise.
Sadey7,
Doesn’t Work, Very Glitchy
This app doesn’t do the one thing I want it to do. It won’t play my news app in the morning, despite having automatic downloads on. I have my backup alarm set as “The Muezzin”, and it won’t even play that. Instead, it plays random music from my Apple Music app. It’s very confusing walking up to Katy Perry’s “Firework” when you’re expecting a slow, gradual, and peaceful wake up to NPR. Also, I can’t even stop the music once it’s started. I have to go into a separate app to play something else in order to cancel out what is already playing, and then pause what I’ve started in order to get anything to stop. And now, it’s telling me I have to start paying a month fee in order to even continue waking up to my podcasts.... even though I haven’t even been able to, so I don’t know why it’s telling me I only have so many podcast alarms left, despite paying money to even get the app in the first place. Please work out the glitches in this app before you start charging money. I wouldn’t even use this app if it was free.
Mc chicken12343,
Beautiful.
I’ve been looking for an app like this for awhile now and you’ve happened to nail it right on the head. Thank you so much for creating this! The UI and design is extremely sexy. One suggestion would be to somehow add a feature where it allows you to start the podcast where you left off the morning before. Possibly you could do this by having the app manually download a copy of the podcast and then have the app itself serve as the start stop function. Not sure if this is possible since I know absolutely nothing about app development, however I figured I’d just toss it out there. Thanks again for producing this masterpiece :)
carrottMan,
Half-baked backend
UI is pretty and the idea is so obvious that Apple should integrate it into their app, but it fails half the time for one reason or another.
I only got two successful days out of my “5 free alarms,” and that’s after doing a bunch of extra downloads. It’s basically still in beta testing, and the publisher shouldn’t start charging until they’ve properly fixed the bugs or given users ample time to get used to the work-arounds. I can’t rely on an alarm that requires a rain dance and still only works half the time.
I only got two successful days out of my “5 free alarms,” and that’s after doing a bunch of extra downloads. It’s basically still in beta testing, and the publisher shouldn’t start charging until they’ve properly fixed the bugs or given users ample time to get used to the work-arounds. I can’t rely on an alarm that requires a rain dance and still only works half the time.
chocodoki,
Tysm!!
I’ve been looking for an app like this forever! all previous podcast alarms showed no promise. I have tried everything to fix my sleep and nothing motivated me to wake up as much as a podcast does! Also, I suggest adding a feature where we can’t close the alarm until the episode finishes or at a specified time like (an hour or 15min) this is for the extremely lazy people like me who might close the alarm right after the host speaks and then loses the benefits.
Also you’re a real life saver!!
Also you’re a real life saver!!
layla_has,
We ALL need this app
There was such a market for this app! I have been waiting for a long time to find an app that functions exactly like this one. Nothing else out there functions like this app. Every morning I am able to listen to a twenty minute Modern Love podcast as my wake up call and start my day off on a productive and positive note. The developer clearly thought of everything. The features are so custom tailored and I’m really happy with the thought that went into this.
Frannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnce,
Do better
I really don’t even know why the developers would ask for a monthly fee when they’re literally using your Apple podcast library so there’s no reason for them to charge you anything. The idea is good but the execution is horrible, first of all I want you to pay for this. Secondly I would say it’s subpar at best? There is a lag in the playback, I adjusted the settings to try to fix this and it did not. I kept getting a message that there was an error in playback. Then it doesn’t understand even though I’m selecting the options provided when I want to hear the most recent unplayed episode it doesn’t listen to the options I have selected.
Ghostnoteltd,
Awesome, but…
Edit: I stand corrected, the app does what I want, it’s even more awesome than I thought. 5/5
I would have given this 5 stars, but I only have one problem: The app doesn’t “remember” where you left off in any particular podcast.
So, for example, if I’m waking up listening to Podcast A, and I get a half hour in before stopping it, I couldn’t start from that point the following morning. Slightly — slightly — annoying.
I would have given this 5 stars, but I only have one problem: The app doesn’t “remember” where you left off in any particular podcast.
So, for example, if I’m waking up listening to Podcast A, and I get a half hour in before stopping it, I couldn’t start from that point the following morning. Slightly — slightly — annoying.
[*Rosebud123*],
Peaceful way to wake up!
I was looking for a more peaceful way to wake up in the morning rather than my phones alarm and this is perfect. I initially had some issues getting the alarm to work after updating my phone shortly after purchasing it. I emailed Landon and got a quick response detailing plans to fix it, and a week later it was better than before! Thanks for everything!
Where are the potatoes,
Fantastic
So i’ve had the app for about a week now, and i’ve fallen in love. for a while, it wouldn’t work due to a bug in the system, but i contacted the creator of the app and he was so incredibly helpful and considerate. This app is a MUST HAVE!! Instead of waking up to a song or sound that gets annoying super fast, you listen to a different podcast every day! i love this app and i 110% recommend.
