AppStories
AppStories is a weekly show from MacStories hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees, covering new apps, app culture and the stories behind popular apps. It has 504 episodes, released weekly, typically 35 to 50 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 5,000 to 25,000 per episode, with a rate of $90 to $625 per mid-roll.
Weekly app discovery show for Apple users, with 500-plus episodes of archive
- Mid-roll slots in a long-running show with a steady weekly release schedule
- Ratings of 519 on Apple Podcasts show a sustained, engaged listener base
- Hosts are established voices in the Apple and app community, with a MacStories website behind them
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted discussion, interview, review segments
- Tone
- analytical, conversational
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 35 to 50 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed. The MacStories website lists mid-roll sponsorships for the sister show MacStories Unwind, and AppStories+ is an ad-free subscription tier.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Titles cover apps, operating systems and AI tools with no flagged content; the explicit flag is 0.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.macstories.net/podcast/appstories/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1227872143 |
| RSS feed | feeds.transistor.fm/appstories |
Benchmark score: 86 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Full Disk Access in the Age of Agents | 2026-10-12 | 35 min |
| Meet Dot: OpenAI's Always On Agent | 2026-10-05 | 39 min |
| What's New in macOS and watchOS 27 | 2026-09-28 | 33 min |
| Local AI Gets Serious on the M5 Ultra Mac Studio | 2026-09-21 | 39 min |
| iOS and iPadOS 27: The MacStories Review | 2026-09-14 | 41 min |
| The Once and Future App Store | 2026-09-07 | 47 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 7 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
AppStories is a weekly exploration of the world of apps by MacStories’ Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. Each week, they discuss the best new apps, the impact of apps on our culture, and cover the stories behind popular apps. Hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees.
About AppStories
AppStories is a weekly podcast from MacStories, hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. According to the show's feed and website, each episode explores new apps, the cultural impact of apps and the stories behind popular ones. The show has 504 episodes, released weekly, usually running 35 to 50 minutes.
The show has 519 ratings on Apple Podcasts with an average of 3.7 stars. Listeners are estimated, not measured, to be Apple-focused tech readers, and the estimated download range is 5,000 to 25,000 per episode. No sponsors appear in the feed, while the MacStories website offers mid-roll sponsorships on its sister show MacStories Unwind.
A host-read mid-roll on AppStories is estimated at $90 to $625 per episode, based on the estimated download range. It suits Apple-focused software, productivity tools and developer products.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. AppStories can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about AppStories
How much does AppStories charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Starbooked estimates a host-read mid-roll on AppStories at $90 to $625 per episode, based on an estimated 5,000 to 25,000 downloads per episode. The show's own sponsorship terms are not listed in the feed, so confirm the rate with the show directly.
What is AppStories about?
AppStories is a weekly podcast from MacStories, hosted by Federico Viticci and John Voorhees. It covers new apps, the impact of apps on culture and the stories behind popular apps, mostly within the Apple ecosystem.
How do I contact AppStories about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can also be booked through Starbooked.
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