This article will go over which mobile apps can be used to listen to the audio posts your creator publishes by using the RSS link for both iOS and Android. It will go over what an RSS feed is an how it is a benefit for patrons. Along with that, we will cover the apps that do not work and some best practices on how to go about using the link in the most effective way.
What is an RSS feed?
RSS is short for Really Simple Syndication. It’s a great way to subscribe to a source of information or entertainment, such as a podcast, and get brief updates delivered to you. These sources are called feeds.
Many podcasters of Patreon offer private audio RSS feeds as a benefit. If you’re a patron to a creator offering a private RSS link, you’ll be able to listen to their feeds in a podcast app.
iOS Apps that work:
- Apple Podcast
- Castro
- Downcast
- OverCast
- Pocket Casts*
- Swoot
Android Apps that work:
- Beyond Pod
- Dog Catcher*
- Player FM * (Important:you must register an account with them to import our private RSS.)
- Pocket Casts * (Important please see this article in their support center.)
- Podcast Addict*
- PodcastGuru*
- Podcast Republic*
- Podcasts Tracker*
- Podcasty
- PodKicker
- Swoot
Apps that will not work with your RSS link
Android apps that we've tested and do not work:
- Podomatic
- Podcast App
- PodcastOne
- DoublePod
- PodcastHD
- PodBean
- Spotify
Apps that do not support authentication:
- TuneIn Radio
- Stitcher
- Google Play
- Google Podcasts
- Castbox
What else should I know about my RSS link and feed?
Here are some important things to keep in mind when using your private RSS feed as a patron:
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Don’t share your private RSS Link! Your Patreon RSS link is specifically for you, as a patron to the creator offering this benefit. It contains an authorization token that links directly to your account. If you share it with anyone, they will have access to the benefits you're paying for - and rob the creator of a potential patron.
For this reason, sites and services that share RSS feeds with other users are generally restricted from hosting our feeds. Many are blocked outright. If the feed is found on another site you may have your account blocked.
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Some apps will not allow you to add your RSS feed because they don't support authentication on podcasts. As we discover these apps that are not compatible with RSS feeds, we will list them here in the "not working" section below.
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There are some apps that require the creators to submit the feeds themselves (and usually pay a fee to do so). These apps will not allow you to add your RSS feed because the Patreon creator, who owns the podcast, has no way to create a feed without authentication.
