Listen to Serial Without Ads
With earsay, you can listen to Serial and automatically skip ads. Our on-device AI detects ads within 1-2 seconds and can skip them automatically, or show them in a visual Sponsors Tab so you never have to hear another interruption.
How to Get Started
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Download earsay
Get earsay free from the App Store for your iPhone or iPad.
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Subscribe to Serial
Search for Serial in the app and hit subscribe.
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Enable Ad Skip
Turn on automatic ad skipping in settings, or leave it off to see sponsors in the Sponsors Tab.
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Enjoy Ad-Free Listening
Press play and enjoy your favorite episodes without interruptions.
What to Expect
- Dynamically inserted ads detected within 1-2 seconds
- Host-read ads may take slightly longer to detect
- All detection happens on your device - 100% private
- Works offline after downloading episodes
Why earsay is Different
Unlike premium podcast subscriptions that cost money monthly, earsay is free and works with any podcast. There's no account needed, no data leaves your device, and you can still support creators by viewing sponsor info in the Sponsors Tab.
Start Listening to Serial
Download earsay free and skip ads automatically.
Free download. No subscription required.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does earsay work with Serial?
Yes! earsay works with any podcast, including Serial. Just subscribe in the app and our AI will detect ads automatically.
Is it free?
Yes, earsay is completely free with no subscription required.
Does this hurt podcast creators?
Not at all. Ads are detected on your device and you can still support creators by viewing sponsor info in the Sponsors Tab. Many users discover sponsors they actually want to support.
How accurate is the ad detection?
Our AI detects dynamically inserted ads within 1-2 seconds. Host-read ads may vary, but detection improves over time.
Does it work offline?
Yes! Download episodes for offline listening. Ad detection works entirely on-device, so it works without internet.