Use the web for sampling
Search a show, play compatible episodes, and see how the podcast-first player behaves before installing the app.
The screenshots below show current app screens for this workflow.

The browser player can search and play compatible podcast episodes, which is useful for sampling shows from the website. The mobile app adds the durable listener workflow: follows, queue management, speed controls, sleep timer, limited downloads, limited video, transcript-backed chat where available, OPML portability, and optional Premium AI features. That division keeps expectations clear: the web page is good for quick evaluation and sharing, while the installed app is where listeners keep subscriptions, prepare offline episodes, resume later, and use account-backed sync when they choose to sign in. It also keeps AI claims bounded to eligible episodes and Premium features instead of implying every episode has every tool.
Search a show, play compatible episodes, and see how the podcast-first player behaves before installing the app.
The app is better for daily listening because it keeps follows, queue state, downloads, playback controls, and account-backed progress together.
Limited episode chat can be available after transcript creation; Premium expands Podcast Brain, Synthesis Radio, summaries, and higher limits.