LunarCast¶
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Status | App Store review (not public on store yet) |
| Type | Native iOS podcast client |
Description¶
LunarCast is a native iOS podcast app positioned as calm listening: no ads, no aggressive discovery, optional curated feeds, RSS for any show, emphasis on playback and settings, and news kept separate from the player. It is a no-nonsense player that does not push shows on the user; it ships with a starter library aimed at people who already like moonshot / long-form tech content, without turning the whole product into a discovery engine.
Product principles¶
- Calm UX — listening and controls first; separate space for news so it does not interrupt the player.
- No account wall — CloudKit sync without sign-up or sign-in.
- Open inputs — add shows via RSS; optional curated feeds for those who want them.
- No ad stack — clean playback positioning at launch.
Preloaded starter content (default library)¶
Ships populated with example subscriptions (user can change or remove):
- Moonshots
- Lex Fridman
- The Innermost Loop — podcast plus newsfeed article channel (news not mixed into the player experience)
- A curated list of Elon Musk interviews across multiple podcasts (one coherent entry point, not algorithmic recommendations)
Tech & data¶
- Platform: iOS (native).
- Sync: CloudKit (no separate account system).
Business¶
- Launch: Free for everyone.
- Later: Possible monetization if adoption warrants — TBD; core positioning stays no-BS listening.
Raw sources¶
raw/lunarcast-summary.md
Related¶
- index — catalog (this project listed under Projects).
- glossary — LunarCast term.
- What-Im-Working-On — high-level snapshot.
Known gaps / next updates¶
- Add App Store URL to tools-and-repos and this page when the app is live.
- Refresh status row above from “review” → Live when approved.