Introducing Podware — Gamified Podcast Listening Reinvented

Hey Product Hunt! 👋 We’re thrilled to share Podware, a mobile app that turns passive podcast listening into an interactive, rewarding experience. We’d love your feedback and validation as we build out our MVP!

🔍 What Is Podware?

Podware is a listener-first podcast platform that:

Rewards You 🎉 – Earn coins for completing episodes (listen ≥ 90%).

Makes Clips Social 🔗 – Instantly mark your favorite moments and share them across social channels.

Keeps You Engaged 📈 – Track your listening streaks, level up, and unlock badges for consistency.

Summarizes & Notes ✍️ – Inspired by Snipd, automatically generate bite-sized summaries and key takeaways.

Transcript Search 🔍 – Search entire episode transcripts to jump straight to the best parts.

🛠️ Core Features (MVP)

Custom Player UI: Unified audio/video playback with play/pause, seek, and progress tracking.

Coin Economy: Automatic coin rewards for listening milestones.

Clip & Share: Set “Start”/“End” stamps, save clips locally, and share via WhatsApp, Instagram, or any app.

AI Summaries: One-tap episode highlights and bullet-point takeaways.

Transcript Explorer: Scroll or search transcripts, tap to jump to any timestamp.

Daily Habit Builder: Streak tracker, motivational badges, and gentle reminders.

📱 Why Podware?

100% Control — Our player is built in-app, so we own the UX, analytics, and data (no third-party embeds).

Privacy-First — No invasive tracking; just activity data to power your rewards.

🧪 How You Can Help

We’re in private beta and aiming for real-world validation before full launch. If you:

Love podcasts and want more interaction

Share clips, summaries, or notes with friends

Crave a sense of progression in your listening habit

…then we’d be honored by your thoughts! Specifically:

Would you use and pay as low as say 5$/month for something like this?

Do AI summaries and transcript search add real value?

Would you use coins to unlock premium summaries or bonus content?

What gamification feature would keep you coming back daily?

🔒 Not Just Another Podcast App

We’re intentionally holding back on deep technical roadmaps here—our clip-and-reward loops, low-friction sharing, AI note-taking, and in-app analytics are what make Podware unique. Share your ideas without worrying about spoilers! 😉

🎁 Join Our Beta & Give Feedback

Drop a comment below or DM us for an early-access invite. We’ll send you a TestFlight (iOS) or APK (Android) link and a quick survey link to capture your insights.

Thanks for helping us build Podware—where listening meets leveling up! 🚀🎧💰

— The Podware Team