Pickaxe Player gives podcast listeners control over the order in which new episodes play. Users create Listening Blocks that define which shows belong in each part of a routine, then choose whether episodes are grouped by show or interleaved, and whether older or newer episodes come first. Refreshing a block adds new episodes without losing the existing place. A separate queue can take priority whenever someone wants to listen to a specific episode first. The player supports private RSS feeds, background audio, lock-screen and headphone controls, playback speed, and adjustable skip intervals. The developer says feed URLs and tokens stay on device and are sent only to the feed's own server; there is no account, analytics, or tracking. The US App Store lists a free download, but paid-feature terms are not described.
Pickaxe Player
A podcast player that organizes episodes into rule-based Listening Blocks, private RSS feeds, and a manually prioritized queue.
Overview
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The useful details.
What it does
- Arrange podcast shows into rule-based Listening Blocks
- Choose episode order by show, release date, or interleaving
- Prioritize specific episodes in a manual queue
- Play private RSS feeds with background and lock-screen controls
A good fit for
- Podcast listeners who want a predictable daily listening sequence
- People who use private RSS feeds and prefer queue rules over algorithmic recommendations
Worth knowing
- The listing does not specify optional purchase terms; subscriptions, progress, and listening rules stay locally without cloud sync.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Pickaxe Player used for?
A podcast player that organizes episodes into rule-based Listening Blocks, private RSS feeds, and a manually prioritized queue.
What can you do with Pickaxe Player?
Arrange podcast shows into rule-based Listening Blocks Choose episode order by show, release date, or interleaving Prioritize specific episodes in a manual queue Play private RSS feeds with background and lock-screen controls
Who is Pickaxe Player designed for?
Podcast listeners who want a predictable daily listening sequence People who use private RSS feeds and prefer queue rules over algorithmic recommendations
What should you know before downloading Pickaxe Player?
The listing does not specify optional purchase terms; subscriptions, progress, and listening rules stay locally without cloud sync.
Does Pickaxe Player include paid features?
The US App Store lists a free download; the developer says there is no account or tracking.
Which platforms support Pickaxe Player?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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