How to Enable Icon Badges for RSS Podcasts on iOS
Icon badges allow RSS Podcasts to display a small notification count on the app icon—usually showing the number of unplayed episodes or recent updates.
If you see the message:
"Device settings do not allow icon badges for RSS Podcasts. Change this in the Settings app."
Follow the steps below to enable icon badges on your device:
Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap Notifications.
Scroll down and select RSS Podcasts.
Make sure Allow Notifications is toggled ON.
Under the Alerts section, toggle Badges to ON.
Once enabled, RSS Podcasts will display icon badges to notify you of unplayed episodes or new updates—right from your Home screen.