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A Note on Pladio 1.4.3 — Better Song Identification, Fairer Pricing, and What Comes Next
Pladio 1.4.3 is coming soon with substantial improvements to how songs are identified. It also marks the start of a new direction for the app: fairer pricing already live in the App Store, sharper focus on quality, and a continued commitment to keeping core features free.
Pricing Update — v1.4 Launch Reset
When I launched Pladio 1.4 last week, the response blew me away. Honest, detailed, generous feedback from radio enthusiasts, fellow developers, and the Apple-blog community — including a thoughtful piece from Caschy over at Caschys Blog. Thank you. Genuinely. But one piece of feedback came up again and again, from almost every corner: the prices are too high.
I sat with that for a few days. I re-read the comments. I looked at what comparable indie apps charge. I looked at what Pladio actually offers in v1.4. And I came to the same conclusion you did: You were right. The prices were too ambitious for where Pladio is today.
So I've adjusted them. Here's what's changed, and why.
Pladio 1.4 is Here — Premium Features, More Free Features & Smarter Station Database
This is the biggest release since Pladio launched — and the most important one.
Pladio 1.4 introduces the app's first Premium features, a whole new wave of free features, and a fundamental shift in how the radio station database works behind the scenes. It is the moment Pladio grows from a great free app into something you can rely on for the long haul.
Here is what matters most before anything else: every feature that was free in Pladio 1.3 is still free in 1.4. Forever. No paywalls have been moved, no features have been taken away, no ads have been added. Premium is what grew on top.
Pladio 1.4 — Join the Beta (with Bug Hunting Rewards)
After shipping Pladio 1.3 with the macOS Menu Bar MiniPlayer, AirPlay support, and dozens of improvements, I'm now working on the most important release yet: Pladio 1.4.
This update introduces Pladio's first Premium subscription features alongside new free additions. It's a milestone I want to get right — and that's where you come in.
I'm looking for 100 beta testers to join the Pladio 1.4 TestFlight program, starting in April 2026.
Pladio 1.3 - Future-Proof Favorites, macOS MiniPlayer & More
Pladio 1.3 is here, and it brings a major behind-the-scenes upgrade that makes your favorites rock-solid, plus a brand-new macOS Menu Bar MiniPlayer and native AirPlay support for Mac users.
Pladio 1.2 - The Biggest Update Yet
I'm excited to announce that Pladio 1.2 is now available on the App Store! What was originally planned as a Q2 release is here early, thanks to faster-than-expected development progress and an incredibly efficient TestFlight beta phase. This update represents the most significant evolution of Pladio since launch.
Pladio's Feedback Portal Has a New Home: Welcome to Upvoty
I'm excited to announce that Pladio's feedback portal has moved to a new home. Starting today, all feature requests, bug reports, and community feedback will be managed through Upvoty.
TestFlight Beta: Version 1.2.0 Now Available
I'm excited to announce that Pladio version 1.2.0 is now available for beta testing through Apple's TestFlight program. This update brings three significant improvements that I've been working on, and I'd love for you to try them out before the official release.
Join the Pladio Beta: Help Shape the Future of Radio Streaming
I'm excited to announce that I'm opening up the Pladio TestFlight beta program to passionate radio enthusiasts who want to be part of shaping the app's future. If you've been enjoying Pladio and want early access to upcoming features while providing valuable feedback, this is your chance to get involved.
The Future of Pladio: What's Coming in 2026
Hey everyone,
It's been an incredible journey since I launched Pladio. What started as a passion project during evenings and weekends has grown into something I'm truly proud of. With over 28,000 impressions and thousands of active users, your support and feedback have been overwhelming – in the best possible way.
Today, I want to share what's next for Pladio.
Pladio is Now Available on macOS: A Story of Persistence
I'm thrilled to announce that Pladio is now available on the Mac App Store. What should have been a straightforward release turned into a month-long journey through Apple's App Review process—a story I want to share with fellow developers who might find themselves in similar situations.
Pladio Update 1.0.251122.2151
This release delivers significant improvements to Apple Music library integration, and upgraded radio station database quality with higher-resolution station artwork and support for 4 new radio stations (see details below).
macOS Version still in Review by Apple
The macOS version of Pladio is currently undergoing Apple's App Review process. I’m working closely with the App Review team to address their questions and expect the macOS version to be available very soon.
Pladio - Now Available
Do you remember the last time you heard an incredible song on the radio, scrambled to grab your phone to Shazam it, only to miss it by seconds? Or discovered a fantastic radio station on your commute, only to have no way to access it later on your Mac?
These frustrations inspired Pladio.
Radio Streaming for the Modern Music Lover
Do you remember the last time you heard an incredible song on the radio, scrambled to grab your phone to Shazam it, only to miss it by seconds? Or discovered a fantastic radio station on your commute, only to have no way to access it later on your Mac?
These frustrations inspired Pladio.
I believe internet radio is one of the best ways to discover new music – it’s curated by passionate humans, exposes you to unexpected genres, and connects you to communities around the world. But the technology hasn’t kept pace with how we actually listen to music in 2025.