’sodes Hack 1.4.2 + Redeem Codes
Casual, cozy podcast player
Developer: Nice Boy LLC
Category: Entertainment
Price: Free
Version: 1.4.2
ID: com.niceboy.Sodes
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Description
Howdy! ’sodes is a casual, cozy way to listen to the occasional podcast. There are no download queues or tricked-out audio features. Just tap a show, tap an episode, and listen.
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● Don’t-have-to-think-about-it visual design. – Made for folks who want podcast listening to be a casual habit.
● No account required. – Everything happens right on your device.
● No downloads to manage*. – Tap an episode and it starts playing.
● Convenient home screen. – The “home” screen of the app has convenient access to your most favorite shows, in-progress episodes, and a few of the most recent unplayed episodes.
● Multiple color themes. – Switch from the Light to the Dark theme with a two finger swipe, like flicking off a light switch. Do it again to switch to the Campfire theme for ultra-low-light goodness (useful for moms ’n dads up at 3am rocking babies to sleep).
● Big, tappable buttons. – The player screen has extra large buttons with ample spacing. This should help anyone who has trouble tapping the right button in a hurry (walking, jogging, cooking, etc).
● Works with CarPlay. – Keep your eyes on the road while you listen to your favorite shows. Stay safe out there, folks.
● Drop the needle using Siri Shorcuts. – Play a specific podcast, or just play whatever's the most appropriate next thing to hear, by using a Siri Shortcut. Requires iOS 12.
● Keep Screen Unlocked – A special feature for commuters who can't use CarPlay: if you keep your phone plugged into a dashboard mount on long road trips, and you don’t have or can’t use Bluetooth controls, try enabling the “Keep Screen Unlocked” option in settings. This keeps your screen unlocked as long ’sodes is open AND it is playing (not paused) AND the device is connected to a charger. Why? Because then you can quickly pause or skip without fumbling to unlock your phone.
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* ’sodes requires an internet connection in order to play audio. Once you start playing an episode, only the portions of audio data requested by the system will be downloaded. This data is stored temporarily on disk in order to limit network data usage and does not provide offline playback. Audio data is stashed in a directory that doesn't count against your iPhone’s local storage and which your iPhone manages for you automatically. ’sodes also periodically removes old audio data so the system doesn't have to.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
● Don’t-have-to-think-about-it visual design. – Made for folks who want podcast listening to be a casual habit.
● No account required. – Everything happens right on your device.
● No downloads to manage*. – Tap an episode and it starts playing.
● Convenient home screen. – The “home” screen of the app has convenient access to your most favorite shows, in-progress episodes, and a few of the most recent unplayed episodes.
● Multiple color themes. – Switch from the Light to the Dark theme with a two finger swipe, like flicking off a light switch. Do it again to switch to the Campfire theme for ultra-low-light goodness (useful for moms ’n dads up at 3am rocking babies to sleep).
● Big, tappable buttons. – The player screen has extra large buttons with ample spacing. This should help anyone who has trouble tapping the right button in a hurry (walking, jogging, cooking, etc).
● Works with CarPlay. – Keep your eyes on the road while you listen to your favorite shows. Stay safe out there, folks.
● Drop the needle using Siri Shorcuts. – Play a specific podcast, or just play whatever's the most appropriate next thing to hear, by using a Siri Shortcut. Requires iOS 12.
● Keep Screen Unlocked – A special feature for commuters who can't use CarPlay: if you keep your phone plugged into a dashboard mount on long road trips, and you don’t have or can’t use Bluetooth controls, try enabling the “Keep Screen Unlocked” option in settings. This keeps your screen unlocked as long ’sodes is open AND it is playing (not paused) AND the device is connected to a charger. Why? Because then you can quickly pause or skip without fumbling to unlock your phone.
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* ’sodes requires an internet connection in order to play audio. Once you start playing an episode, only the portions of audio data requested by the system will be downloaded. This data is stored temporarily on disk in order to limit network data usage and does not provide offline playback. Audio data is stashed in a directory that doesn't count against your iPhone’s local storage and which your iPhone manages for you automatically. ’sodes also periodically removes old audio data so the system doesn't have to.
Version history
1.4.2
2021-12-01
Fixed a bug that could cause some shows not to play.
1.4.1
2021-01-08
• Fixed a couple minor bugs when parsing feeds.
• Minor UI tweaks for freshness.
• Minor UI tweaks for freshness.
1.4
2020-10-15
• Support for iOS 14
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements too subtle to describe. Also I made the fixes months and months ago and have no recollection what went into them, so please forgive me for the lack of information.
• Minor bug fixes and performance improvements too subtle to describe. Also I made the fixes months and months ago and have no recollection what went into them, so please forgive me for the lack of information.
1.3.1
2020-06-17
Fixes a bug that can cause playback to fail and/or an inordinate amount of data usage.
1.3
2019-09-21
New:
• Color schemes are now in sync with the new iOS 13 Light / Dark color schemes.
Changed:
• Requires iOS 13 or later.
• Small improvements in audio loading time.
• Fixed a large number of bugs and breakages introduced by a certain new OS who shall not be named.
• Campfire theme is no longer available.
• Minor UI tweaks that most people won’t notice.
Fixed:
• Audio data could, under certain conditions, continue to load after you’ve tapped “Stop Playing”.
• Color schemes are now in sync with the new iOS 13 Light / Dark color schemes.
Changed:
• Requires iOS 13 or later.
• Small improvements in audio loading time.
• Fixed a large number of bugs and breakages introduced by a certain new OS who shall not be named.
• Campfire theme is no longer available.
• Minor UI tweaks that most people won’t notice.
Fixed:
• Audio data could, under certain conditions, continue to load after you’ve tapped “Stop Playing”.
1.2.1
2018-12-21
• Fixed issues that caused audio playback to fail prematurely, especially when moving from one network to another.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when loading audio data during playback.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when refreshing feeds.
• Asking Siri to skip forward/backward by an arbitrary amount of time now works (previously was only using the default value).
• Fixed a handful of minor UI glitches and issues.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when loading audio data during playback.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when refreshing feeds.
• Asking Siri to skip forward/backward by an arbitrary amount of time now works (previously was only using the default value).
• Fixed a handful of minor UI glitches and issues.
1.2
2018-09-19
• [New] Works with CarPlay! Connect your phone to a CarPlay-capable receiver in your vehicle and keep listening on the road.
• [New] Use Siri Shortcuts to play a certain show, or just play whatever is in progress or next across all your shows. Requires iOS 12.
• [Changed] Several small UI improvements and bug fixes.
• [New] Use Siri Shortcuts to play a certain show, or just play whatever is in progress or next across all your shows. Requires iOS 12.
• [Changed] Several small UI improvements and bug fixes.
1.1
2018-05-21
• Fixed a variety of issues that could cause playback to fail. Might not resolve them all, your mileage may vary.
• Fixed an issue that could cause episodes to become duplicated.
• Added support for smart invert colors.
• Added a few home screen shortcuts.
• Misc minor bug fixes and UI improvements.
• Fixed an issue that could cause episodes to become duplicated.
• Added support for smart invert colors.
• Added a few home screen shortcuts.
• Misc minor bug fixes and UI improvements.
1.0.2
2018-02-24
• Fixed incorrect max number of home screen favorites (was supposed to have been 6, not 9).
• Added a little feedback when snapping the playback speed to 1.0.
• Added handling of a networking edge case when searching.
• Now displays the current chapter title instead of the date, if available.
• Now properly hiding back catalog episodes from feeds that only provide access to a handful of the newest episodes.
• Added subtle confirmation sound when skipping via remote controls.
• Added audio output button to the now playing options.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the favorites list on the home screen to be empty.
• Fixed the wrong keyboard type in the search screen.
• Fixed an occasional networking crasher.
• Fixed a bug that could cause a bad audio file to stall forever instead of failing early.
• Fixed an animation issue with the now playing options.
• Added episode durations to episode lists, when the durations are available in the feed.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when tapping a podcast show link.
• Miscellaneous minor UI improvements.
• Added a little feedback when snapping the playback speed to 1.0.
• Added handling of a networking edge case when searching.
• Now displays the current chapter title instead of the date, if available.
• Now properly hiding back catalog episodes from feeds that only provide access to a handful of the newest episodes.
• Added subtle confirmation sound when skipping via remote controls.
• Added audio output button to the now playing options.
• Fixed a bug that could cause the favorites list on the home screen to be empty.
• Fixed the wrong keyboard type in the search screen.
• Fixed an occasional networking crasher.
• Fixed a bug that could cause a bad audio file to stall forever instead of failing early.
• Fixed an animation issue with the now playing options.
• Added episode durations to episode lists, when the durations are available in the feed.
• Fixed a crash that could occur when tapping a podcast show link.
• Miscellaneous minor UI improvements.
1.0.1
2018-02-03
Minor UI improvements and bug fixes not included in the 1.0 because of the mechanics behind pre-order app submissions. Software, yay.
1.0
2018-01-15
Ways to hack ’sodes
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Ratings
4.2 out of 5
113 Ratings
Reviews
Kai Wirges,
Lots of Potential
I love this app and it’s minimalistic design. It’s straight forward and super easy to understand. I would love to see this app get the love it deserves. The app just needs a bit fleshing out as it feels very bare bones. I get the app is supposed to be simple which is a good thing but a few more features would be nice to see. Also just a personal preference I would like to see the App logo change to something cleaner rather than the bright and colorful purple/pink one. Changeable app icons would be a nice touch.
Otherwise if you want a simple, clutter free podcast app that is well designed, this is for you. And to the developers: Please don’t give up on the app and keep updating it. There’s lots of potential here and it would be a shame to let it go to waste. Much love
Otherwise if you want a simple, clutter free podcast app that is well designed, this is for you. And to the developers: Please don’t give up on the app and keep updating it. There’s lots of potential here and it would be a shame to let it go to waste. Much love
realrasti,
Privacy MATTERS and Minimalism
This podcast app is perfect in every way (for me). It collects basically zero info about you and it’s designed so well! Literally bro I’m telling you this is great i’ve been converting to privacy respecting apps over the last few months and this one took a minute to find. Even the stock ios app collects info from you for third party advertising. One suggestion. Put a donate button in or something or make the app paid because currently it seems the developer is making no money here. There is no monetization model in place and I’d happily pay for something like this to support development in a straightforward way! Thank You for being awesome and actually caring about user privacy. Apps should be tools! Not stalkers.
Kobi Tate,
Beautiful design, but somewhat limited
I love the way ’sodes looks! It’s a fresh take on a podcast app. That being said, I feel it is missing some key features. While I understand the intent is simplicity, just a few missing features will make this a great podcast app.
Would like to see the ability to download episodes for offline listening. Since podcasts can be long (and therefore streaming will use a lot of data), I feel this is a key feature that this app is lacking. Additionally, an auto-download of new episodes would be great.
Also, would be useful to be able to mark all episodes as Finished. I’ve got a podcast with well over a thousand episodes that I’d like to remove from the Unplayed list.
Hoping to see this app evolve into a great alternative to other more established apps!
Would like to see the ability to download episodes for offline listening. Since podcasts can be long (and therefore streaming will use a lot of data), I feel this is a key feature that this app is lacking. Additionally, an auto-download of new episodes would be great.
Also, would be useful to be able to mark all episodes as Finished. I’ve got a podcast with well over a thousand episodes that I’d like to remove from the Unplayed list.
Hoping to see this app evolve into a great alternative to other more established apps!
Senoritakim,
Excellent app thats well designed
I love the sleek minimalist design and simplicity of this app. Its perfect for the casual podcaster. Everything just works well. The cherry on the top are the dark and campfire themes. I tend to listen before i sleep, so this feature really helps with eyestrain.
Lastly i would like to implore the developer to keep the optional download feature. It’s a super helpful feature for traveling. No matter if it be on the road or in a plane, nobody wants their podcast interrupted because of buffering. Otherwise, just end up having to download a different app on the side for when reception wont be good.
Lastly i would like to implore the developer to keep the optional download feature. It’s a super helpful feature for traveling. No matter if it be on the road or in a plane, nobody wants their podcast interrupted because of buffering. Otherwise, just end up having to download a different app on the side for when reception wont be good.
pvtpyle18,
App is great - feature request
Really great app. Great design and aesthetic. It is very easy to search podcasts and play episodes for a la carte listening. I enjoy being able to listen without the need of making a playlist or queue (these are features of almost every other app, and get in The way for me).
Feature request: I would really enjoy the ability to download 1-5 episodes for offline listening. Not being able to download prevents me from being able to use this app in any situation where I can’t stream well. Thanks!
Feature request: I would really enjoy the ability to download 1-5 episodes for offline listening. Not being able to download prevents me from being able to use this app in any situation where I can’t stream well. Thanks!
Bob 48669642,
Simple!
Great if you are new to Podcasts, or if you just got overwhelmed with managing your complex podcast app, between your playlist, sleep timers, downloads, auto refreshing, iCloud syncing ect.
It’s so nice to just… Play a podcast. (I do miss sleep timers a bit though). I feel like it is one of those good iOS apps from the old days before the App Store got filled with the yearly subscription junk. Before even the in app purchase years. Before even the paid app purchase years. A true free app.
It’s so nice to just… Play a podcast. (I do miss sleep timers a bit though). I feel like it is one of those good iOS apps from the old days before the App Store got filled with the yearly subscription junk. Before even the in app purchase years. Before even the paid app purchase years. A true free app.
unprove,
Awesomely simple podcast player
I love how simple and intuitive the app is to use. And not having to worry about my podcasts eating a bunch of valuable space on my phone is great.
One feature request would be to be able to mark all episodes of a given podcast as finished. I’d rather not see a bunch of back-episodes pop up in the “unplayed” section even though I played them in another app.
One feature request would be to be able to mark all episodes of a given podcast as finished. I’d rather not see a bunch of back-episodes pop up in the “unplayed” section even though I played them in another app.
oyster,
Beautiful
I gotta tell you...I’m in love with this app. Does it do everything? No, but it makes that clear right up front. If you want an app with every pref imaginable, look at Downcast. Or actually, don’t. Because Downcast is horrific to look at. Powerful, sure. But ugly. ‘Sodes, on the other hand, just is gorgeous. Easy on the eyes, easy on the device...just great.
Sure, I can think of things I’d love to see it do. But none of that takes away from the sheer joy of it.
Sure, I can think of things I’d love to see it do. But none of that takes away from the sheer joy of it.
Bill Lorscheider,
Overall good but has issues
Overall this is a really clean app. Love that you can change to a dark mode. Literally my only issue is that their a playback issues with random episodes of random podcasts. Contacted the developer and he said was aware of it but unsure what was causing. It continues to happen every so often. I’ll stick it out for awhile but I hope there is a fix near.
AntronNYC,
Great Podcast App! There are no buts...
I really enjoy this podcast app. The UI is great. The app is designed to “stream” podcasts, not download which is fine. If you want to download podcasts this app will not work for you, however, if you just want to be able to listen to podcast on the go without having to worry about downloading them then this app will work great for you! Awesome work on this app!
