CodeCast
Podcast player with themes, sleep timer fixes, and admin support for podcast hosts
Android app Rated 7 Oct 2026
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Software Guy
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Summary
CodeCast is a working, live Google Play app that began as a way to catch up on community podcasts and later added audiobooks. It has been updated steadily, but it has no payments or pricing, usage is small, and the creator says engagement drops when new content stops. The content is mostly hand-uploaded, and the code is easy to rebuild.
Bloat · Not much here works or looks likely to last, yet.
Breakdown
Five measures, 100 points each. Open the receipts under any of them to see the posts and pages behind the points.
Viability
Is there a real problem, someone who would pay, and a market this builder can actually reach?
The problem is real for a niche (missing live community podcasts, wanting tech audio in one place), but no one pays and no charging model exists. The creator admits MAU falls when episodes slow down, and the tip link for organizers is the only money mentioned.
30/100
Rubric 21–40A real problem, but no plausible path to anyone paying, or a market well out of this builder's reach.
Receipts (4)
Origin is a real need: members missing evening live podcasts and wanting recordings in one place.
“In our Telegram community, we are fortunate to have a growing number of creators, some of whom have started producing podcasts. These podcasts often take place in the evening, which made it challenging for members to attend live sessions consistently. To address this, I began collecting the recorded versions of these podcasts. Initially, I managed this by forwarding all recordings to a private Te”
Post · @software_guy · 14 Dec 2025 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
The creator says MAU dropped when episodes stopped, and calls tech podcasts a niche.
“MAU on Codecast has taken a hit lately mainly because episodes haven’t been dropping consistently, and let’s be real… tech podcasts are a niche, so if there’s no fresh content, users don’t really have a reason to come back. So I’m not just sitting on that. I’m working on scaling Codecast and introducing some new features to make it more engaging and worth opening . Something interesting is com”
Post · @software_guy · 28 Apr 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
The Play listing shows no ads and no in-app purchases, so nothing generates revenue.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
The only money mechanism is optional tips to organizers via Jami.bio, not revenue for the app.
“🚀 Codecast App v1.1.0— Update Announcement We’re excited to share that Codecast has been upgraded with several new features, improvements, and bug fixes to enhance your listening experience. What’s new in this update: ⏱️ Sleep Timer — Audio now pauses automatically after a set time, perfect for late-night listening. 🎨 UI Enhancements — Cleaner visuals and smoother interactions across the app”
Post · @software_guy · 15 Dec 2025 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Moat
What stops someone copying it?
This is a standard Flutter player with a content library that is curated by hand. The relationships with local podcast hosts help a little, but a competitor could replicate the app quickly, and YouTube-based playback adds fragility.
18/100
Rubric 0–20A thin wrapper or a clone that anyone here could rebuild in a weekend.
Receipts (3)
The UI uses a public Flutter icon pack, which points to a standard build that's easy to replicate.
“A lot of peeps loved the UI of Codecast and for the info i used this icon pack :https://pub.dev/packages/iconsax_flutter”
Post · @software_guy · 20 Dec 2025 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Playback depends on YouTube API access, which can break on some networks, and that's a weakness rather than an edge.
“Heads up ⚠️ If ur using WIFI and having trouble playing or downloading content on Codecast, thats expected in some cases. Youtube occasionally blocks API access on certain WiFi networks, which can break playback or downloads. Quick fix: switch to mobile data 📶 everything should work smoothly. Im aware of this and looking into better solutions, but for now this is the most reliable workaround. ”
Post · @software_guy · 1 May 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Host admin access lets podcasters manage their own shows, a modest tie to local creators.
“codecast — v1.5 update 🧩 quiet but important update just dropped. • fixed the sleep timer bug (it was there, now it actually works) • introduced multiple themes so the app isn’t stuck with one look • added admin support — hosts can now manage their own podcasts without everything going through me https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anexon.codecast”
Post · @software_guy · 19 Jan 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Momentum
Did the updates keep coming?
It has been worked on across about nine months, with updates in 6 of 10 months. It shipped heavily in the first weeks, slowed in spring, relaunched with v2 in late April, and was last updated in June 2026.
84/100
- Sustained shipping60/60
Worked on across 9 months.
- Consistency24/40
Updates in 6 of 10 months.
Receipts (2)
Earliest post about it.
“In our Telegram community, we are fortunate to have a growing number of creators, some of whom have started producing podcasts. These podcasts often take place in the evening, which made it challenging for members to attend live sessions consistently. To address this, I began collecting the recorded versions of these podcasts. Initially, I managed this by forwarding all recordings to a private Te”
Post · @software_guy · 14 Dec 2025 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Most recent post about it.
“working on tiktok and yt shorts from our podcast too not only on codecast. inshallah soon awesome things will come”
Post · @software_guy · 18 Sept 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Infrastructure
Does a real, working product exist?
A full working app is live on Google Play with offline downloads, playlists, audiobooks and analytics, plus a host admin backend. It's Android only, and playback depends on YouTube, which can fail on some networks.
95/100
- It's live20/20
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anexon.codecast responded when checked.
- HTTPS5/5
Hosted on a platform (store, GitHub or Telegram), so HTTPS is the platform's.
- Real product35/35
A full working app is live on Google Play with offline downloads, playlists, sleep timer, themes, audiobook chapters, listening analytics and sync across devices.
- Own home10/10
Has a store listing.
- Maintained15/15
Last sign of shipping 2026-09-18.
- Operations10/15
It has a backend with host admin access, a content-admin process, a privacy policy and a support email. It ships on Android only, and there are no docs, API or status page.
Receipts (5)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anexon.codecast responded when checked.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
v2.2.0 lists an audiobook engine with chapter-aware playback, smart resume, offline downloads and device sync.
“CodeCast v2.2.0 is LIVE: The Audiobook Era Begins This isn’t just an update… it’s a full evolution. CodeCast is no longer just about tech podcasts. We’ve officially entered the audiobook space and we did it properly. 📚 What’s new? • Full Audiobook Engine with chapter-aware playback • Smart Resume : pick up exactly where you left off • Seamless switch between podcasts ↔️ audiobooks • Cleaner, f”
Post · @software_guy · 29 Apr 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
v2.5.0 adds language filtering, listening analytics and local notifications.
“📢 CodeCast v2.5.0 is Live! 🚀 CodeCast v2.5.0 is officially here! This update focuses on making CodeCast smarter, smoother, and more enjoyable for everyone. ✨ What's New 📚 Audiobook language filtering 📊 Rich listening analytics with graphs, KPIs & top categories 🔔 Local notifications for new podcasts & audiobooks ▶️ Better YouTube playback error handling 🐛 Fixed audiobook duration, detail p”
Post · @software_guy · 29 Jun 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
The Play listing is live and the crawler reached it.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
Hosts can manage their own podcasts through admin support.
“codecast — v1.5 update 🧩 quiet but important update just dropped. • fixed the sleep timer bug (it was there, now it actually works) • introduced multiple themes so the app isn’t stuck with one look • added admin support — hosts can now manage their own podcasts without everything going through me https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anexon.codecast”
Post · @software_guy · 19 Jan 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
Sustainability
Is it being set up to last?
It's distributed on Google Play with no ads, payments or pricing, so nothing pays for the work. Usage has been small and tied to how often new content drops, and one person does most of the upkeep, though the call for content admins is a sensible next step.
57/100
- Distribution30/30
Listed on Google Play.
- Payments0/15
No payment provider found.
- Pricing0/10
No pricing found on the site.
- Revenue0/5
No post shows paying customers or revenue. The app has no ads and no in-app purchases, and only tips to organizers are mentioned.
- Privacy policy7/7
Has a privacy policy.
- Terms0/5
No terms of service found.
- Support8/8
A way to reach support.
- Commitment12/20
The creator has shipped versions from 1.1 to 2.5 over many months, handled the Play closed-testing requirement, brought podcasters on, and is recruiting content admins. There is no dedicated community channel, funding or formal team, and it is a solo project.
Receipts (6)
Listed on Google Play.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
Has a privacy policy.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
Listing shows no ads and no in-app purchases.
Checked 7 Oct 2026 · play.google.com/store/apps/details (opens in a new tab)
The post gives install and usage stats but no income.
“sup soldiers, quick flex from the dashboard CodeCast creeping up like a silent bomber 🚴♂️💥 Total installs, 108 Active devices, 78 MAU, 112 DAU (avg), 8.36 First opens (28d), 87 Device acquisitions (28d), 119 Store conversion, 24.1% ✅ Growth, 1,570% ⚡ Rating, 5.00 ⭐️ Real talk, comrades, we’re small but people actually use the app, not just stare at screenshots, that’s the win, I’ll keep polis”
Post · @software_guy · 3 Feb 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
v1.5 update fixed a bug and added themes and host admin support.
“codecast — v1.5 update 🧩 quiet but important update just dropped. • fixed the sleep timer bug (it was there, now it actually works) • introduced multiple themes so the app isn’t stuck with one look • added admin support — hosts can now manage their own podcasts without everything going through me https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anexon.codecast”
Post · @software_guy · 19 Jan 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)
A major v2 relaunch added audiobooks after engagement dipped.
“CodeCast v2.2.0 is LIVE: The Audiobook Era Begins This isn’t just an update… it’s a full evolution. CodeCast is no longer just about tech podcasts. We’ve officially entered the audiobook space and we did it properly. 📚 What’s new? • Full Audiobook Engine with chapter-aware playback • Smart Resume : pick up exactly where you left off • Seamless switch between podcasts ↔️ audiobooks • Cleaner, f”
Post · @software_guy · 29 Apr 2026 · open on Telegram (opens in a new tab)