Bluck Apps Acquires Castro, Promises Minor Updates and Improved User Communication

The acquisition ensures the continuation of the popular iOS podcast app, with plans for potential integration with Android podcast app Aurelian.

Bluck Apps, an independent app studio, has acquired Castro, a popular iOS podcast app, ensuring its continuation and promising modern updates.
Dustin Bluck, a former Instagram employee now leading Castro, has assured users that the app will receive only minor tweaks aimed at modernizing and improving functionality, with no major UI overhauls or the addition of AI chatbot distractions.
Bluck Apps plans to harmonize Castro with Aurelian, an Android podcast app developed by Bluck Apps, potentially creating a comprehensive podcast platform catering to both iOS and Android users.
Addressing previous communication shortcomings, Bluck Apps has committed to promptly responding to support emails and transparently sharing information about significant changes or issues with the app.
Despite the acquisition, the subscription price for Castro will remain the same for now, ensuring the app continues to be accessible for its wide user base.