# Gertrude Podcasts — Safe Podcasts (Gertrude AM)

> Parent-managed podcast app for children's independent listening. (iPhone/iPad app by Jared Henderson.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gertrude-podcasts/id6753187429 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jared Henderson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1527825287)
- Category: Entertainment, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, European Spanish
- Released: 2025-10-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gertrude-podcasts/id6753187429/reviews.md

## What is Gertrude Podcasts?

A podcast app where parents choose what's available and kids listen independently. Every show requires your PIN to add, so children can browse and play only what you've approved. Simple controls, no surprises, just the podcasts you trust.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Parent-managed content selection
- PIN-protected show additions
- Independent listening for children
- Curated podcast library
- Safe browsing and playback

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly Subscription | $10.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (7 of 7)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gertrude-podcasts/id6753187429/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Amazing podcast app!

*2026-07-09*

I can’t thank the creator enough for creating a clean podcast app for families and children! I don’t know what I would do without this safe app! Honestly, it’s amazing.

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2026-04-12*

Hello! We love the app but wondering why we cannot buy a subscription to keep the app working. I keep getting prompted that the in app purchases are not allowed.

**Developer response:** Really sorry you're having trouble, and that it took me so long to notice this review and reply! I'm not sure why it wouldn't let you purchase, but we recently released an update to the app that changed how subscriptions work (same price $10 per year for all devices in your family), so if you can just update to the latest version, it should work. If you are still stuck, reach out at our website: https://gertrude.app/contact

### 5/5 — Thank you!

*2026-03-07*

Grateful for a podcast safe app like Gertrude AM. Spotify and the podcasts app have too many inappropriate podcasts, that are very easily accessible.

### 5/5 — Just what we needed!

*2026-01-05*

Finally! A way for parents to safely vet which podcasts kids have access to. Totally worth the price!

### 5/5 — Love!

*2025-11-12*

Great app that covers a real gap in the market! It’s great to be able to block most podcasts and allow what I want. I’ve been looking for something like this for a while! Only thing is I’d love is if there were a way to either save podcasts or have a place where all downloaded episodes are generated. Apple Podcasts has this feature and it’s nice to have a playlist of sorts of episodes I want to listen to. Also a play next feature would be cool as well. I’m currently on the free trial but can see myself paying for the year. Thank you! :)

### 5/5 — Great!!!

*2025-10-28*

Gertrude AM is an awesome app! Finally we can choose to open select podcasts to our teens. It even gives us the option to block the podcast’s images… What a great idea! Thanks so much for making this app available!

### 5/5 — Simple and safe!!

*2025-10-27*

Finally there’s a podcast app that allows parents to control both the CONTENT and the IMAGES that kids have access to on podcasts!

## Frequently asked questions about Gertrude Podcasts

### What is Gertrude AM?

Gertrude AM is a podcast application designed for children, where parents have full control over the content available for listening. It ensures that children can only access and play podcasts that have been explicitly approved by a parent using a PIN.

### How does Gertrude AM ensure content safety for children?

Content safety is managed through a PIN-protected system. Parents must enter their PIN to add any new podcast to the child's library, preventing children from browsing or playing unapproved content independently.

### What devices does Gertrude AM support?

Gertrude AM is available on iPhone and iPad devices, offering a seamless experience for families using Apple products.

### What is the age rating for Gertrude AM?

Gertrude AM has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for young children to use under parental guidance.

### How often is Gertrude AM updated?

The app was last updated on March 24, 2026, to version 1.4.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

### Is Gertrude AM free to use?

Gertrude AM is free to download and use, with the option for in-app purchases. This allows parents to try the core functionality before considering any additional features.

### What do users like about Gertrude AM?

Users appreciate the app's focus on parental control and the ability for children to listen independently to approved content. The simple interface and 'no surprises' approach are highly valued.

### Does Gertrude AM have ads?

No, Gertrude AM does not contain advertisements. This ensures an uninterrupted and focused listening experience for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.4 — 2026-08-14

New app icon, and several bugfixes.

### 1.6.3 — 2026-07-02

Fixed a behind-the-scenes search glitch so people can find us easier. No new features this time!

### 1.6.2 — 2026-07-01

Renamed, formerly was "Gertrude AM", now "Gertrude Podcasts".

### 1.6.1 — 2026-07-01

Renamed, formerly was "Gertrude AM", now "Gertrude Podcasts".

### 1.6.0 — 2026-06-20

Now connects to your Gertrude account. Still free to try and fully functional for 30 days without any account or sign-in. Also, added 0.5x playback speed, fixed headphone-yank resumption bug, lowered minimum iOS version to 17.0, plus several other small fixes.

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## More apps by Jared Henderson

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All apps by Jared Henderson: https://appshunter.io/developer/1527825287

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*