The podcast & radio app builder for independent US creators.
Your own branded listening app for Apple App Store and Google Play. Episode library, live radio stream, push notifications for new drops, subscription tier - all without an audio engineer or app developer.
Every feature listeners expect, in your brand.
Native playback, offline downloads, background audio, sleep timer, lock-screen controls - everything Apple Podcasts and Spotify do, with your name on the icon.
Episode Library & Player
Native audio player with playlist, queue, speed control, skip silence, sleep timer, and lock-screen controls. Same UX listeners expect from Apple Podcasts.
Live Radio Stream
Stream a 24/7 live audio feed (Shoutcast, Icecast, or HLS). Lock-screen controls keep listeners tuned in while driving or working out.
RSS Auto-Sync
Connect your existing podcast RSS feed and new episodes appear automatically. Works with Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Anchor, Podbean, Transistor, RSS.com.
Offline Downloads
Listeners download episodes for offline playback. Critical for podcast retention - app users finish episodes 2x more often than web listeners.
Push for New Drops
New episode hits the RSS feed, push goes to every subscriber within minutes. Highest single driver of first-day download numbers.
Subscriptions & Premium Tier
Apple In-App Purchase and Stripe subscriptions for premium episodes, early access, ad-free listening, or members-only content.
CarPlay & Android Auto
Native CarPlay (iOS) and Android Auto support. Listeners get a steering-wheel-friendly UI on every commute.
Show Notes & Transcripts
Episode pages with rich notes, timestamps, guest links, and optional transcripts. Increases SEO + accessibility.
Listener Analytics
See unique listeners, completion rates, top episodes, geographic distribution - more granular than Apple Podcasts Connect.
Spotify pays cents. Your app keeps dollars.
Independent US podcasters earn an average of $0.02 to $0.05 per ad listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Programmatic ad rates climb a bit higher with dynamic insertion, but the platforms keep a meaningful cut and never share listener identity. The only path to real monetization for a small show is owning the listener relationship.
Your own app changes that. You sell subscriptions through Apple\'s in-app purchase (Apple keeps 15-30%) or web checkout (you keep 97%). You see who is listening, what they finish, and which episodes drive subscribes. You push notifications when a new episode drops - no platform algorithm deciding who hears about it.
For every kind of audio creator.
Independent Podcasters
Solo or duo shows with a loyal audience. Use the app for premium subscribers, exclusive episodes, and direct merch sales.
Podcast Networks
Multiple shows under one network brand. Listeners discover other shows in the network. Cross-promotion built in.
AM/FM Radio Stations
Local US radio stations stream their broadcast live with on-demand archives. Listeners follow the station outside the broadcast footprint.
Internet & Community Radio
Niche genre stations, college radio, community broadcasts. Reach listeners worldwide without an FCC license.
Audiobook & Course Creators
Sell premium audio courses or audiobooks. Subscription or a-la-carte purchase. Built-in DRM keeps content safe.
Church Sermon Archives
Standalone sermon-streaming app separate from a full church app. Lets a small ministry serve audio-only listeners.
Podcaster & broadcaster questions
Do I have to upload audio to AppBuilder24?
No. Most podcasters already host on Buzzsprout, Libsyn, Spotify for Creators, etc. AppBuilder24 reads your RSS feed - we never store the audio. Your hosting bill stays the same.
How do I monetize through the app?
Two paths. (1) Apple In-App Purchase and Google Play Billing for subscriptions (Apple takes 15% after first year, Google 15%). (2) Stripe subscriptions on the web with a promo code unlocking premium in the app (you keep 97%).
Can I keep listing on Apple Podcasts and Spotify too?
Yes. Your RSS feed still distributes everywhere it always did. Your own app is an additional channel - listeners who want a richer experience or premium content come to you direct.
Does it support CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Native CarPlay and Android Auto integration. The lock-screen + steering-wheel-button experience matches Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Will Apple approve the app even though podcasts are already on Apple Podcasts?
Yes. Apple approves dedicated podcast and audio-network apps routinely - Spotify, Pocket Casts, Overcast, Castro, Stitcher, etc. As long as your app adds value (subscriptions, exclusive content, branded experience), approval is normal.
Can I run pre-roll/mid-roll ads inside my own app?
Yes. Either dynamic ad insertion via your podcast host (Megaphone, Acast, Art19) or self-served ads via the in-app ad SDK. You keep 100% of self-served revenue.
Your podcast app, live in a weekend.
Own the listener relationship. Cut out the platforms that take your audience and your revenue.
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