Skipper, a new podcast app for iPhone and iPad, is now available on the App Store. The app combines automatic ad detection with audio enhancement features, all processed entirely on-device.
Key Features
Automatic Ad Detection. Skipper uses on-device AI to identify ads as you listen. Users can skip automatically, skip manually, or listen through. No setup required.
Sponsors Tab. Detected ads are converted into visual sponsor cards showing brand names, promo codes, and special offers. Listeners can engage with sponsors on their own terms while creators receive trackable attribution.
Voice Boost. Enhances speech clarity for easier listening, particularly useful for podcasts with inconsistent audio quality or when listening in noisy environments.
Silence Skip. Automatically trims long pauses and dead air, reducing episode length without cutting content.
Variable Speed Playback. Listen from 0.5x to 2x speed with natural-sounding voice processing.
Offline Downloads. Download episodes for offline listening. Ad detection works without an internet connection.
Library Management. Search the Podcast Index directory, add feeds by URL, or import existing subscriptions via OPML.
Playback Controls. Customizable skip intervals, sleep timer, and automatic resume across episodes.
Privacy and Processing
All audio processing in Skipper happens on-device. No audio is uploaded to external servers. No account creation is required. The app does not track listening habits or collect user data.
Podcasts stream directly from their original RSS feeds. Skipper does not download, modify, or re-host copyrighted content.
Pricing and Availability
Skipper is a free download. The full version, including unlimited podcast subscriptions and all features, unlocks with a one-time in-app purchase of $7.99. There is no subscription.
The app requires iOS 18.0 or later and is compatible with iPhone and iPad.
