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Version 1.5: Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, and More
earsay 1.5 brings the podcast app to Mac, Apple Watch, and CarPlay, plus iCloud sync, per-podcast settings, chapters, and a tip jar.
January 27, 2026Player Auto-skips Podcast Ads; No Server Required
How earsay detects and skips podcast ads entirely on-device without servers, subscriptions, or impacting creator download counts.
Smarter Podcast Listening
Features designed for how you actually listen to podcasts
Sponsors Tab
Support creators with visual sponsor cards. See brands, offers, and promo codes from each episode.
Ad Detection
Automatically identifies ads as you listen. Skipping is optional—works offline.
Voice Boost
Enhance speech clarity so you can hear every word, even in noisy environments.
Variable Speed
Listen from 0.7x to 3.0x speed with quick presets or precise slider control.
Mac, Watch & CarPlay
Listen on your Mac, control from Apple Watch, and browse hands-free with CarPlay.
iCloud Sync
Your library, queue, and playback position sync across all your Apple devices.
Per-Podcast Settings
Set speed, voice boost, and silence skip individually for each show.
Privacy First
All processing happens on your device. Your listening habits stay private.
How It Works
Support creators without interruption
Just Play
Start any podcast episode. No setup or configuration needed.
See Your Sponsors
Ads are converted into visual sponsor cards with brands, offers, and promo codes—so you can support creators on your terms.
Listen Enhanced
Voice boost, silence skip, and smart pacing keep you in the flow of the content.
Support Creators
Tap sponsor links with trackable attribution. Creators benefit when sponsors see engaged listeners.