AppStories+ Plan

AppStories+ is an extended, ad-free version of AppStories, the podcast that Federico Viticci, MacStories’ Editor-in-Chief, and John Voorhees, it’s Managing Editor, have hosted together since 2017. The show, which covers the world of apps and their influence on our culture is also delivered early and with high bitrate audio.

Each episode of AppStories+ includes more of the show you love, with longer episodes that expand on weekly topics, explore additional apps we’re using, and cover current app events and what’s happening at MacStories.

AppStories+ episodes are delivered ad-free a day earlier than the free version most weeks (Sunday U.S. time), allowing you to listen before everyone else or make sure you’re ready to start your week with the show. It doesn’t happen often, but occasionally we will be unable to release an episode early due to product review embargoes or similar constraints.

Finally, AppStories+ is delivered at 192 kbps, which is higher than the bitrate of the free version. Both shows are distributed as MP3 files, so they are not lossless, but the AppStories+ version is better in quality than the free version, providing a superior listening experience.


With expanded content delivered early and ad-free at a higher bitrate, AppStories+ is the best version of AppStories every produced.

Access Extra Content and Perks

Founded in 2015, Club MacStories has delivered exclusive content every week for nearly a decade.

What started with weekly and monthly email newsletters has blossomed into a family of memberships designed for every MacStories fan.

Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.

Club MacStories: Weekly and monthly newsletters via email and the web that are brimming with apps, tips, automation workflows, longform writing, early access to the MacStories Unwind podcast, periodic giveaways, and more;

Club MacStories+: Everything that Club MacStories offers, plus an active Discord community, advanced search and custom RSS features for exploring the Club’s entire back catalog, bonus columns, and dozens of app discounts;

Club Premier: All of the above and AppStories+, an extended version of our flagship podcast that’s delivered early, ad-free, and in high-bitrate audio.

Learn more here and from our Club FAQs.