Introduction
Most podcast apps lock you into their own catalog of shows. As a solo developer, I wanted something that didn’t — so I built Wavely, an app that combines podcasts, audiobooks, and ambient sounds in one player, with the flexibility to bring in any show, anywhere.
The Problem
Listeners often have to juggle multiple apps — one for podcasts, another for audiobooks, a third for sleep/ambient sounds. And if a podcast isn’t listed in a major app’s catalog (a private show, a self-hosted feed), there’s often no way to listen to it at all without a separate podcast-specific app.
The Solution
Wavely brings all three formats into a single player, and lets you paste in any custom RSS feed — so private shows, self-hosted feeds, or anything not on Spotify or Apple Podcasts plays right alongside your regular subscriptions.
Key Features
- Custom RSS import — add any podcast feed, not just app-store-listed shows
- Podcasts + audiobooks + ambient/calm sounds in one unified player
- Background playback and offline downloads for listening anywhere
Conclusion
Wavely is built to give listeners full control over what they listen to, without being boxed into one catalog. If you’ve ever wanted to bring your own feed into a clean, simple audio app — give it a try on the Play Store.