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Herd: Ad-Free Podcast Player

Herd: Ad-Free Podcast Player

Skip Ads with AI & Transcripts

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Released
March 27, 2025
Updated
October 23, 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

2.1.1

October 23, 2026

- Smarter autoplay: it now plays the next newer episode of the show you're listening to, and you can set each show to Newer, Older or Off. - More reliable automatic downloads, plus a new "Listening Habits" priority that downloads your favourite shows first. - Downloaded episodes are scanned for ads in the background, so skipping is ready before you press play. - Transcripts now fill in as you listen, even when the transcript page isn't open. - New setting to turn off lock screen scrubbing, which stops accidental skips (CarPlay too). - Smoother loading on the Search page. - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium yearly

Herd Premium yearly subscription

$44.991 Year
7 Days trial
Price Updates
October 20, 2026→$44.99
June 22, 2026→$44.99
April 26, 2026→$29.99
August 4, 2025→$29.99
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User reviews

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Finally!

Absolutely love this app. Finally an app that skips ads consistently and accurately. Thank you.
Mmariainottawa

Great on adds, DL needs a bit of work

Ad removal is quite accurate and is great. The download function seems to be a bit flaky. If this and playlists are worked on this would easily be a 5 star app
Sshanker118

Response from developer

Thanks for the feedback! Will add playlist support and improve download reliability in the next update, stay tuned! Feel free to send more feedback to bryce@herd.au, would love to hear about your experience with downloads in more detail.

Good in theory

AI took too long to process the ad breaks and the process only took place once a podcast was selected to be listened to. I would have expected that as podcasts were downloaded, the ads were edited out.
DDocPep

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback! Currently the automatic downloads also attempts to scan the intro for ads at least, so that the episode can be played immediately. Doing a full ad scan for all followed shows doesn't complete in time in the background, but I am still experimenting with workarounds. Also once an episode has been scanned by at least one user then the scan happens almost instantly for further users, so performance should only increase as more users join the app.

Doesn’t stop ads.

It doesn’t do what it claims. It blocks some ads, but not all of them. Not worth the money and it’s impossible to get a refund.
RRobinBobin22

Literally doesn’t stop a single ad

Completely and utterly useless every single ad played like the app wasn’t even there
SStimela

Response from developer

This was an issue related to a specific version of the iOS 27 beta from Apple, which caused transcription to fail. It was fixed quickly and detection is now working as normal even on iOS beta versions

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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.