Those interested in the behind-the-scenes intrigues of the App Store are surely aware that some iPhone developers and Apple don’t see eye-to-eye on the issue of which applications are and are not allowed to be sold through this self-same store.
Podcaster—an application that allows you to stream and download podcasts directly to your iPhone or iPod touch rather than having to tether these devices to your computer and iTunes—has become the poster-child for this conflict. Apple rejected it with the claim that it duplicated the functionality of the Podcast section of the iPhone and iPod touch. And some argue that it does no such thing. With the door to the App Store currently barred to Podcaster, the developer has set up an alternate means of distribution and sale. He suggests that those who want a copy register at nextdayoff.com. After submitting your e-mail address and iPhone or iPod touch UDID (its unique identification number), you receive an approval message and the request that you pay $10 for the application. Once you make that payment, you receive a link to the Podcaster archive, which includes the application and a provision file that allows you to install Podcaster on your iPhone or iPod touch.
More info on MacWorld