PodGuard - Podcast Filter

Cut the swearing and the ads

Only for iPhone

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.

iPhone

PodGuard filters any podcast by removing profanity, mature themes, and ads. PodGuard prepares cleaned copies of podcast episodes by cutting profanity, selected mature-topic passages, and sponsor segments according to your settings. Have you ever wanted to listen to a podcast, but hesitated because of the host’s language or the topics that might come up? PodGuard helps you enjoy comedy, news, true crime, interviews, and more with fewer interruptions and more confidence about what you will hear. PodGuard cuts unwanted words and passages instead of covering them with a tone. The episode becomes slightly shorter, while the surrounding conversation stays as natural as possible. It fills the void of the profanity so your mind does not autofill profanity. FILTER PROFANITY Select Light, Moderate, or Strict. Custom lets you start with Strict and allow selected word groups back in. Strict can also remove clear irreverent exclamations involving sacred names while preserving prayer and genuine religious discussion. FILTER EXPLICIT TOPICS Off keeps mature conversations. Moderate removes explicit sexual material while preserving the surrounding story. Strict removes broader mature exchanges, including more of the setup and reactions. SKIP AD READS Turn on Skip ad reads to remove detected sponsor segments. LISTEN YOUR WAY Follow shows, download episodes for offline listening, build a queue, and resume where you left off. Playback can begin after PodGuard has checked the opening portion while the rest continues preparing. PodGuard removes what it finds at the level you choose. No automated filter can promise that every episode will be free of everything you may object to, but PodGuard never plays beyond the portion it has checked. Spend less time reaching for Skip. Listen with PodGuard. Terms of Use: https://podguard.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://podguard.app/privacy

Ratings & Reviews

  • 5.0
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Version 1.0.1

The developer, Colin OBrien, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Purchases
    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data
    • Diagnostics

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

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Information

Seller
Colin OBrien
Size
9.5 MB
Category
Entertainment
Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 14.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English
Age Rating
13+
  • 13+
  • Learn More
  • Infrequent
    Profanity or Crude Humor
    Mature or Suggestive Themes
    Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
© 2026 Colin OBrien
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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