éist

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Apple devices

The maker lists iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and CarPlay support.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

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.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026

CarPlay and Watch

The maker says users can listen and control playback from CarPlay, Apple Watch, and the lock screen.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

Developer

The App Store lists Michael Moran as the developer and seller.apps.apple.com · read 11 Oct 2026

Cross-device sync

Yeseist.cloud · read 22 Sep 2026

Feeds and audio

Users can add their own audio folders and RSS feeds alongside followed podcasts.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

Google Drive access

For Google Drive sync, the app requests access only to its private appDataFolder through the drive.appdata scope.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

On-device library

Subscriptions, playback position, bookmarks, and listening statistics are stored on the device.eist.cloud · read 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.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

Private sync

Optional sync uses personal cloud storage, and the maker gives a Google Drive app-data folder as an example.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

Product

éist is a local-first podcast player for Apple platforms.eist.cloud · read 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.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

Supported platforms

iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and CarPlayeist.cloud · read 22 Sep 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.eist.cloud · read 11 Oct 2026

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