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Herd: Ad-Free Podcast App

Herd: Ad-Free Podcast App

Skip Ads, Player & Transcripts

11 ratings
9 reviews
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 27, 2025
  • July 16, 2026

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Developer

Bryce Altman
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About

This app offers a distraction-free podcast listening experience by automatically detecting and skipping various types of ads using AI. It functions as a powerful podcast player with features like queue management and cross-device progress syncing. Discover and follow your favorite shows without interruptions.

✓AI-powered ad skipping
✓Host-read ad detection
✓Dynamically inserted ad removal
✓External advertisement skipping
✓Easy queue management
✓Autoplay next episode
✓Cross-device listening progress
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What's New in Herd

2.0.11

July 16, 2026

- CarPlay support! - Auto trim start and end - Skip button custom settings - Custom settings for each podcast - Many other improvements

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Subscription plans

Premium monthly

Herd premium monthly subscription

$7.991 Month
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User reviews

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Flawless

Thrilled about this app. Works great.
Vic OttersVic Otters

Ads not skipping after upgrading

Ad skipping was working during the free trial but after upgrading to monthly it doesn't seem to work anymore.
jumpman2323jumpman2323

Response from developer

We experienced an outage recently from a 3rd party provider which caused detection to fail in some countries, it has been fixed in the latest update and fallbacks have been put in place to ensure it doesn't happen again

Bug

App won’t let you delete your account. "Missing or insufficient permissions"…
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Response from developer

Thank you for pointing this out. A bug fix is on the way and will be available in the next update. In the meantime if you would like to get it taken care of you can send an email to bryce@herd.au with your account I can ensure your account and all data is deleted.

So far, holy smokes, game changer

I’m a major hater of ads on tv and podcasts. Nothing worse then stopping what you’re doing to skip through 5 minutes of ads…best use of AI I can think of!
moonman14moonman14

Has potential

UPDATE:looks like the app is in some flux, things have started working again so I’m going to restore the 4 stars until things settle down, then I’ll revisit the review.

Bottom line is when it works, it works well, and is definitely an app I can (tentatively) recommend. Hopefully as things mature it will get even better in the future.
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gdanjogdanjo

Response from developer

Very sorry to hear you had a poor experience, the transition from 1.0 to 2.0 has been much less smooth than anticipated. As an early supporter of the app I will give you a lifetime membership for free, your feedback is really valuable for improving the app. Send through an email to bryce@herd.au and we can organise the free subscription, plus any detailed feedback for any bugs you are still seeing since the latest update and I will prioritise fixing them asap.

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FAQ

Does Herd have ads?

No, Herd is designed to be an ad-free podcast app. It uses advanced AI to automatically detect and skip host-read ads, dynamically inserted ads, and external advertisements, allowing for uninterrupted listening.

How does Herd skip ads?

Herd utilizes advanced AI to analyze podcast episodes in real-time. It identifies and automatically skips host-read ads, dynamically inserted ads, and external advertisement segments, so you can focus on the content.

What podcast categories can I listen to with Herd?

Herd supports podcasts across all categories, including business, comedy, news, technology, true crime, health, and education. You can discover and follow podcasts from the entire podcast ecosystem.

What are the subscription options for Herd?

Herd offers several subscription plans: Herd Premium Weekly at $1.99/week, Premium Monthly at $4.99/month, and Premium Yearly at $29.99/year. The yearly plan includes a 14-day free trial.

Can I listen to Herd on multiple devices?

Yes, Herd offers cross-device listening progress. This means you can start listening on one device and seamlessly continue on another, picking up exactly where you left off.

How often is Herd updated?

Herd was last updated on May 5, 2026, with version 2.0.6. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

What is the age rating for Herd?

Herd has an age rating of 12+. This means it is considered appropriate for users aged 12 and older, with content generally suitable for this age group.

What makes Herd different from other podcast apps?

Herd's primary differentiator is its AI-powered automatic ad skipping, providing a truly ad-free experience. It also offers features like easy queue management and cross-device progress syncing for a superior listening experience.