RSS Podcasts - Quick Start Guide

Welcome to RSS Podcasts

RSS Podcasts is a powerful, customizable podcast app built for serious listeners. This guide will walk you through the basics so you can start listening in minutes.

Discover or Add Podcasts

1. Open the Podcast Tab
   Launch RSS Podcasts and tap the podcast tab to access your library.
   
   
    
2. Tap the "+" Button
   This opens the podcast directory with three main sections:
   
   
    
   • Recommended – Curated selections tailored to your listening habits.
     
      
   • What’s Hot – Explore trending and popular podcasts from around the world.
   • More – Discover or manually add shows through:
     • Categories – Browse by topics like News, Comedy, Tech, etc.
     • List by Network – Explore shows by publisher.
     • Search by Keyword – Find shows using specific terms.
     • Enter URL Manually – Add a podcast via its RSS feed URL.
     • OPML Import – Import subscriptions from another app.
     • Import from Cloud – Load podcasts from cloud storage.
     • Region – Discover what's popular in specific areas.

              

 

Manage Subscriptions

1. View Your Subscribed Podcasts
   All subscriptions appear in the Podcasts tab.
2. Explore Episodes
   Tap any podcast to view available episodes.
3. Adjust Podcast Settings
   Tap a podcast, then tap the Settings.
   
   
   
    
   • Turn off Use Default Settings to access:
     • Downloaded Shows Settings
     • Show Sorting & Display Options
     • Playback Behavior
       
       
        
4. Manage Episodes
   Tap Edit to select and manage multiple episodes:
   • Mark as played/unplayed
   • Add to play queue
   • Download
   • Remove from library
     

Download or Stream

• Tap an episode to download, play, add to the queue, delete, mark as played, or favorite it.
• Auto-delete/archive settings are configurable per show or globally.
  

Customise Now Playing

1. Digital Signal Processing
   • EQ – Fine-tune frequencies.
   • Audio Compressor – Balance volume levels.
   • Volume Booster – Amplify sound.
   • Silence Skip – Skip silent segments.
2. Playback Speed
   • x2 – Toggle normal and 2x speed.
   • Custom – Set precise speed preferences.
3. Custom Buttons
   • Left – Skip back by chosen interval.
   • Right – Skip forward by chosen interval.
   • Quick Skip – First skip-forward goes twice as far.
   • Remote Sounds – Beep to confirm skip or play/pause commands.
4. Sleep Timer
   • Off, End of Chapter, End of Track, or set by minutes.
5. Play Queue
   • On Finishing – Choose action after playback.
   • Auto Remove – Delete played shows instantly.
   • Protect Shows – Prevent auto-deletion.
     
     
      

Sync & Backup

• iCloud Backup (iOS only) saves subscriptions and settings.
  • Check by going to: Settings > your name > iCloud > Show All > RSS Podcasts.
• Use Backup/Restore under Settings > Advanced > Backup and Restore to manually back up or restore data.
  
   

Explore Premium Features

Unlock advanced features like ad removal. Access and manage your subscription under Settings > Premium.