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Just gave it a shot, and I wasn't impressed in the least. These types of apps are where Apple really fails. It's like they don't use the same designers they do
by ZanderEarth32 14y ago
Just gave it a shot, and I wasn't impressed in the least. These types of apps are where Apple really fails. It's like they don't use the same designers they do for any of their other products on these small apps.
The interface is lousy, and very similar to the Music app. Discovery doesn't seem very useful either.
This might be useful for a 'light-weight' user and listener of podcasts but this doesn't even come close to apps like Downcast in terms of features.
- k-mcgrady 14y agoI think Apple is probably targeting the light-weight users and trying to attract new users. Advanced podcasts features are something relatively few people care about. I listen to several podcasts daily and 99% of the time I just press play. I don't care about setting speed, bookmarks, or any of the other featured apps like Instacast (which I use) offer. It's great that these apps are still available on the store and good for the developers that Apple hasn't just killed their business with a free alternative.
- ZanderEarth32 14y agoI am actually happy that this app is not what I want because I hope that this is the same sentiment for others. This will allow apps like Downcast and Instacast to further survive. My other gripe is the navigation is too stylized for my taste. I am not looking for my podcasting app to be an experience, just function as a tool.
- smackfu 14y agoI don't understand why they put in poor implementations of advanced features though. Like the speed dial only has two options, too fast and too slow. Why include that at all?