éist
The facts below are what the maker publishes about éist, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From éist's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Podcast subscriptions via search or RSS · Queues and playlists · Bookmarks and listening statistics · Optional cloud sync |
| éist | Free | App Store lists it as Free |
The facts
Each one read from éist's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple devices
- The maker lists iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and CarPlay support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Cross-device sync
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- On-device library
- Subscriptions, playback position, bookmarks, and listening statistics are stored on the device.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and CarPlaychecked 22 Sep 2026
What it does
- Availability
- The App Store listing says the app requires iOS 17 or later on iPhone, iPadOS 17 or later on iPad, macOS 14 or later on an Apple M1 Mac, and watchOS 10 or later on Apple Watch.checked 11 Oct 2026
- CarPlay and Watch
- The maker says users can listen and control playback from CarPlay, Apple Watch, and the lock screen.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The App Store lists Michael Moran as the developer and seller.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Feeds and audio
- Users can add their own audio folders and RSS feeds alongside followed podcasts.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Google Drive access
- For Google Drive sync, the app requests access only to its private appDataFolder through the drive.appdata scope.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says it does not run a server that collects listening activity, sell user data, or use it for advertising.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Private sync
- Optional sync uses personal cloud storage, and the maker gives a Google Drive app-data folder as an example.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- éist is a local-first podcast player for Apple platforms.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is offered by email, and the maker asks bug reports to include the device model, iOS version, and a short description.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Tracking
- The privacy policy says the app has no third-party advertising or cross-app tracking; Apple may provide aggregate crash and usage information if the user opts in.checked 11 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
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