# Fio

> Fio is the only Catholic app that unifies music, podcasts, and audiobooks in one streaming platform, built exclusively for practicing Catholic creators and listeners. Available on iOS, Android, and web.

Founded in 2023 by Will Hickl and Peter Buonincontro, Fio hosts 1,000+ vetted Catholic creators and 100,000+ hours of content in one app. Every creator affirms fidelity to Catholic teaching before publishing. Fio pays music royalties at 3-5x mainstream streaming rates and is the first platform to pay podcast royalties.

## Content

- [Music on Fio](https://fio.fm/catholic-music): Catholic worship, chant, hip-hop, folk, and rock from vetted Catholic artists, paying the highest royalty rate in streaming.
- [Podcasts on Fio](https://fio.fm/catholic-podcasts): The largest aggregation of Catholic-specific podcasts, including Pints with Aquinas, The Bible in a Year, and The Counsel of Trent.
- [Audiobooks on Fio](https://fio.fm/catholic-audiobooks): Catholic audiobooks from trusted publishers including Sophia Institute Press, TAN Books, and Pauline Books and Media.

## About

- [What Is Fio](https://fio.fm/what-is-fio): Founding story, mission, and platform details.
- [Go Premium](https://fio.fm/premium-catholic-platform): Subscription tiers for ad-free listening and expanded audiobook access.
- [Catholic Ads](https://fio.fm/catholic-ads): Advertising for Catholic businesses to a fully Catholic audience.

## Optional

- [Contact](https://fio.fm/contact): General inquiries.
- [Brand Assets](https://fio.fm/brand-assets): Logos and brand guidelines.