# Pinna: Audio stories for kids — Kids podcasts and audiobooks

> Award-winning audio streaming service for kids' podcasts and audiobooks. (iPhone/iPad app by Pinna LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinna-audio-stories-for-kids/id1218953380 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pinna LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1448305964)
- Category: Education, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 306 App Store ratings · 109 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 73 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-10-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinna-audio-stories-for-kids/id1218953380/reviews.md

## What is Pinna?

Welcome to Pinna, an award-winning audio streaming service with hundreds of hours of programming curated especially for kids! From mysteries and interactive game shows, to science and fantasy, Pinna activates kids' imaginations and sparks conversation, creativity, and critical thinking. 

START YOUR FREE 7-DAY TRIAL TODAY

• Subscribe for as low as $5.99 per month with an annual plan!
• No hidden fees. Switch options or cancel anytime
• Access to the entire Pinna catalog

KEEP KIDS ENGAGED ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

• Listen to award-winning exclusive content
• Interactive storytelling with voice activated audio
• Safe and reliable way to keep kids engaged and entertained
• Browse original and well-known audio stories using the discover tab
• Expertly curated playlists and carousels
• Easily search for your kids favorite characters or genres
• Multiple users can listen at once
• Enhance your kids’ school year with expertly designed lesson plans and activities

CUSTOMIZE THE APP EXPERIENCE

• Sort and browse content by age
• Create or discover a different playlist for every mood and moment
• Download content to listen on the go, worry-free!
• Filter by genre in the Discover tab
• Seamless cross-device listening
• Earn credit for every referral that becomes a paying subscriber

AWARD-WINNING, ORIGINAL CONTENT

• Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
• Food Crimes
• Dream Breachers
• Opal Watson: Private Eye
• A to Z Mysteries: Clue Club
• Quentin & Aflie’s ABC Adventures
• The Totally Unauthorized Fan Show
• Time for Kids Explains
• Hero Hotel
• Dinosaur Train: Ride Along Adventures
• Om Nom Noms
• 5 for 5 Trivia

IN THE CLASSROOM

• Engage students with high-quality, screen-free content
• Build listening, vocabulary & comprehension skills
• Model language fluency & expression
• Develop motivation to read & make stories accessible to all learners
• Enhance curriculum with FREE resources
• Securely share your account with students using Class Codes


SAFE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

• Parental controls over the account
• Age-appropriate content
• COPPA compliant

WE’RE ALL EARS!

We are always happy to hear from our listeners of any age! Please email us at: contact@pinna.fm or connect with us by following @PinnaAudio on Instagram, Facebook, and X.

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

## Key features

- Curated audio content for kids
- Interactive storytelling
- Expertly curated playlists
- Downloadable content for offline listening
- Age-based content sorting
- Educational lesson plans and activities
- Parental controls

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinna Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Pinna Yearly Subscription | $71.99 | per year |


## What do users think of Pinna?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great content
- 👍 Engaging audio shows and podcasts
- 👍 Variety of content for different ages
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Good for long drives and quiet time

**Cons**

- 🐛 App issues (crashes, freezes, stops mid-episode)
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🔒 Unexpected charges after trial period
- 🔍 Limited content selection over time

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not recognizing Apple ID for subscription
- App not working on newer iOS versions
- Inability to cast to TV/smart speakers

**Most requested features**

- Ability to download episodes for offline listening
- Smart speaker integration
- More new content added regularly
- Customizable playlists and favorites
- Parental controls and content filtering

## Recent user reviews (10 of 109)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pinna-audio-stories-for-kids/id1218953380/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can’t cancel web subscription

*2026-06-26, version 3.0.6*

I signed up on the website after getting a discount code from the Greeking Out podcast. My daughter hasn’t really listened to it much in terms the past few days so I decided to cancel while we are still in the free trial window. 

Here are the instructions for cancellation for website signups:  
Login to the website. (Done)
Click on “manage subscription.” (Can’t do because it is not listed. Tried “Membership Status” instead. The only options monthly and annual subscriptions. There is no button or link to cancel.

I responded to the email I received after signing up and got an automated response that said they will respond in two to three days. (Which is after the trial is due to end) They apparently use Zendesk for user support. It’s outsourced to people who don’t care.

I don’t know another parents, but I don’t have enough time as it is. I don’t need to bring an app or company into my life that doesn’t respect my time. If I get billed I’ll submit a dispute with my bank. My advice to other parents is to save your time, whatever sanity you have left and your money. Many local libraries offer access to audiobooks free through the Libby app. Check with yours before getting tangled up in this Pinna trap.

### 5/5 — I have a glitch

*2026-06-01, version 3.0.6*

I keep trying to listen to the queen from the fire sneak peek that Adam gidwitz released, but it won’t load! All the other episodes are working fine but I really want to listen to that one
Pls fix it!

### 3/5 — You have to have pay

*2026-04-13, version 3.0.5*

Booooooooòooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

### 1/5 — App will not play audio when minimized.

*2026-03-24, version 3.0.4*

Your latest update brought back a previous bug. Background audio isn’t enabled. Have Claude fix it for you.

### 4/5 — Background play error

*2026-03-21*

I've been using pinna for several years and background play is not working since the lastest update

### 1/5 — Annoying

*2026-03-21, version 3.0.4*

Podcasts only play with app on screen, cannot minimize app otherwise the play stops.

### 5/5 — Updated bad

*2026-03-20, version 3.0.4*

I love Pinna but the recent update I terrible, like you got rid of SUGER MONSTER Like HOWW and also WHATEVER AFTER just why and the one where the kids drop the wolf from the tree in the basked. We need those back or my childhood is Ruined  PLEASE RESPOND AS SOOOOON AS YOU CAN! Sill love it

### 4/5 — Need a car play app

*2026-01-14, version 3.0.3*

Love this app and we listen mostly in the car so definitely wish it had a car play app for easier access!

### 1/5 — Keeps saying we are offline and won’t let me access account

*2026-01-11, version 3.0.3*

Hello, we have been paying for your services for about a year now, my kids love this app but recently it will no longer let me log in to access my account. What’s going on?

### 1/5 — Infuriating & criminal

*2025-10-24, version 3.0.3*

I must’ve signed up for a trial month for my daughter during the pandemic, but have not used the app since then. 

I was unaware that I’ve been getting charged $7.99 monthly for over FIVE YEARS. I have not seen an invoice or subscription renewal notice until today. When I found the email in my inbox, I had no idea what pinna was; when I looked further, I realized they’d been quietly charging me. 

Beware of poor communication and surreptitious billing.

## Frequently asked questions about Pinna

### What is Pinna?

Pinna is an award-winning audio streaming service designed specifically for children. It offers hundreds of hours of curated podcasts and audiobooks across various genres, aiming to engage kids' imaginations and foster creativity and critical thinking through screen-free content.

### What kind of content does Pinna offer?

Pinna provides a wide range of audio content for kids, including mysteries, interactive game shows, science, fantasy, original exclusive content, and well-known audio stories. The catalog is expertly curated and can be browsed by age, genre, or through expertly designed playlists.

### How much does Pinna cost?

Pinna offers a subscription service with plans starting as low as $5.99 per month with an annual plan. Users can start with a free 7-day trial. There are no hidden fees, and users can switch options or cancel their subscription at any time.

### Can I use Pinna on multiple devices or offline?

Yes, Pinna supports seamless cross-device listening, allowing multiple users to listen at once. You can also download content to listen on the go, worry-free, making it convenient for travel or areas with limited internet access.

### Is Pinna safe for children?

Pinna is designed to be a safe and reliable way to keep kids engaged. It features parental controls over the account, age-appropriate content, and is COPPA compliant, ensuring a secure listening environment for children.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.7 — 2026-07-07

This update includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using Pinna! Let us know what you think at contact@pinna.fm.

### 3.0.6 — 2026-05-27

This update includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using Pinna! Let us know what you think at contact@pinna.fm.

### 3.0.5 — 2026-03-25

This update includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using Pinna! Let us know what you think at contact@pinna.fm.

### 3.0.4 — 2026-03-16

This update includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using Pinna! Let us know what you think at contact@pinna.fm.

### 3.0.3 — 2024-12-12

This update includes minor bug fixes and improvements. Thank you for using Pinna! Let us know what you think at contact@pinna.fm.

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