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What does Pod2Swim do?
It loads podcast episodes onto a Shokz OpenSwim / OpenSwim Pro — or any MP3-player headset that mounts as USB storage — so you can listen while you swim, where Bluetooth doesn't reach. Subscribe, queue episodes, and the app downloads them and copies them straight onto the headset in playback order. Pod2Swim is available for iPhone (iOS 17 or later) and Android (8.0 or later).
How do I get episodes onto my headset?
Subscribe to a podcast, add the episodes you want to the Queue, and wait for them to finish downloading (each row shows its status). Then open the Queue tab and tap Export.
iPhone: plug the headset in with a USB‑C or Lightning adapter; the first time, pick the headset's folder in the Files picker and the app remembers it.
Android: plug the headset into your phone with a USB‑C cable or OTG adapter — Pod2Swim detects it and asks for permission to open the drive, so tap Allow. If direct access isn't available, pick the headset's folder once and the app remembers it.
What do I need?
A Shokz OpenSwim / OpenSwim Pro (or any MP3-player headset that mounts as USB storage) and an internet connection for downloads.
iPhone: iOS 17 or later and a USB‑C or Lightning adapter so the headset shows up as readable storage.
Android: Android 8.0 or later and a USB‑C cable or OTG adapter to connect the headset.
How much does Pod2Swim cost?
Pod2Swim is free to download and everything works for 7 days. After the trial, a single one-time purchase unlocks the app forever — there's no subscription. If you bought Pod2Swim back when it was a paid app, it stays unlocked automatically, at no extra cost.
I already bought Pod2Swim — why am I being asked to pay again?
You shouldn't have to pay twice. Your purchase is tied to your App Store or Google Play account and restores automatically when you reinstall or set up a new device — just sign in with the same account. If the app still shows the trial, open the unlock screen and tap Restore Purchase. If you bought Pod2Swim on iPhone while it was a paid app, you're recognized automatically at no extra cost.
Using the app
Replace All vs. Add to End — what's the difference?
Replace All deletes the audio files already on the headset and writes a fresh playlist from your queue. Add to End keeps what's there and appends your queue after it. You're asked each time, with a "don't ask again" option that remembers your choice.
Why don't my episodes play in the right order?
OpenSwim Pro plays files in the order they were transmitted, which maps to their file timestamps. Pod2Swim stamps each exported file in ascending order by queue position, so position 1 plays first. If order still looks wrong, re-export with Replace All so the headset starts from a clean set.
Can I speed up playback?
Yes. Each podcast has a speed setting from 0.75× to 2.5×. When an episode downloads, it's processed into a sped‑up file with the pitch preserved, and that's what gets exported. Set the default for new subscriptions in Settings, or override it per podcast in the Library.
The headset isn't detected when I tap Export or Scan.
Make sure the headset is plugged in and powered on.
iPhone: it should appear under "Locations" in the Files app; if the saved folder can't be reached, the app falls back to the Files picker — re‑select the headset's folder there.
Android: confirm you tapped Allow on the USB permission prompt (re‑plug the headset to see it again), and make sure your cable or adapter carries data, not just power. Some adapters need to be seated firmly; try reconnecting the cable.
How do I free up storage?
Removing an episode from the queue deletes its downloaded files. Settings shows total downloaded storage with a Delete All Downloads button, and an auto‑delete window that removes exported files a set number of days after export (7 days by default).
Privacy
Pod2Swim collects no personal data — no account, no analytics, no ads. Everything stays on your device. Read the full privacy policy.