Smartphone Apps

Smartphone apps for podcasts… easy & effective

The Libsyn custom smartphone app for podcasters engages audiences beyond your regular audio or video episodes. With four different kinds of content accepted by the app (audio, video, PDF and text) you can offer your audience extras, blog posts, transcripts and more all in one place. The apps make it easy for users to share their favorite episodes on popular social media outlets and star and download episodes for offline entertainment.

All $20/month+ plans include the option to offer a paid app for Android and inclusion in the iOS Podcast Box. Check out our plans to sign up for the option that’s right for you.

libsyn mobile apps - Hammish & Andy, Girl on Guy with Aisha Tyler, Grammar Girl, Mohr Stories, WTF with Marc Maron, and The Smartest Man in the World

Features Overview

Android & iOS

The Smartphone App plans include an Android app for the Amazon App Store & an app available within the Podcast Box in iTunes.

Twitter & Facebook

The ability for your fans to share your show with their friends and family via their social networks is built right into your App.

Audio, Video, Text & PDF

The apps are compatible with audio, video, text and pdfs. You can publish all four types of content to your app and audience.

Playback Features

Star & download, continuous play, and iCloud compatibility are just some of the features available to your audience!

Custom & Easy

You provide branded artwork for submission to the markets and manage the app right through the libsyn interface.

Revenue Sharing

Your app is available for a minimum price of 1.99 in the markets and there is a 50/50 revenue split so you can earn some extra cash!

How it Works

App Plan

Sign up for a app 400, app 800 or app 1500 plan. Each of these plans enables the use of Apps for iOS & Android.
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Build App

Log into your account and submit the build forms for each app. We’ll take it from there; building and submitting your apps for you.

Relax

Sit back and relax while we handle the submission and approval process with the iTunes and the Amazon App Stores.

Updates & Reporting

The feature updates we add to the app are provided at no extra charge, plus monthly app sales reporting.

Test Drive The Apps – iOS & Android

iTunes Store

Amazon Store

Requirements and Questions

Prior to availability on any platform you must have a minimum of three compatible and copyright free episodes published through the Libsyn hosting interface, an app 400 plan or higher, and build forms completed and submitted through the libsyn UI. Availability of App features are hardware-dependent and subject to the guidelines of each smartphone. If you have questions about app requirements, features or supported platforms, please email us at appops@libsyn.com

FAQ

Can I sell my app for free?

Standard terms for the app plans require you to charge a minimum of 1.99. You may contact us for more information regarding free apps at appops@libsyn.com

How long will it take before my apps are available?

Apps are typically available within the markets 14 business days from the date the build form from within libsyn has been completed.

How will I get paid for the sales from my app?

Upon approval of your app we request a W9 for US residents and work with non-US residents individually to set up payment.

What app markets will my app be sold in?

Your App will be available in the Amazon Android App Store and the iOS App Store from within the Podcast Box.

What is needed to submit an app?

Retina compatible high resolution artwork in several different sizes will be required along with a description, title, rating and a few other smaller details.

What are the terms of service regarding the app?

Please find our App Terms of Service here