# Photon Ad Blocker for Private Secret Browser App — user reviews > 32 indexed App Store user reviews of Photon Ad Blocker for Private Secret Browser App by Appsverse Inc., rated 3.60/5 from 44 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-ad-blocker-for-private-secret-browser-app/id1046973383/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photon-ad-blocker-for-private-secret-browser-app/id1046973383.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 16 · 4★ 13 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 8 ## Newest reviews (10 of 32) ### 4/5 — Proton blocker *2017-07-05* Works great on my iPhone works great on my iPad app is definitely worth still having issues with "I know how it works kind of makes it into a computer but we're grading this one b ### 4/5 — Tough Talyn *2017-05-15* Very good! ### 2/5 — Does not block adds in apps *2016-07-14* Does not block adds in apps ### 1/5 — Does not work on iPad *2016-05-04, version 1.3* Works good so far on my iPhone 6S but not at all on iPad Air 2 ### 4/5 — Good add blocker *2016-04-11, version 1.3* As nice as honey! But in some cases can be better.... ### 1/5 — I had to do a full reset. Blocks everything even after deleting the app. *2016-03-30, version 1.3* I downloaded this as I use the Photon flashplayer which works really well, and I'm bored of all the ads and pop ups you get on the Internet. The only problem is that it blocks everything, I couldn't open links I had searched for in any search engine and I couldn't open links or pages on any social media apps or websites, so I deleted this app but that didn't solve the problem, I ended up having to completely restore my phone for its settings to be deleted, fortunately I had a backup which was pre this app installation. ### 1/5 — It hardly does anything *2016-02-05, version 1.3* I tried to use in Safari, followed all the instructions and when I checked a few webpages full with ads 95% of them was still there. Also it doesn't work with its own browser, Opera. Waste of money, avoid it!!! ### 2/5 — Disappointing *2016-01-30, version 1.3* Downloaded this just to block ads on youtube..... and it does not. So, about all I cared for it to do, and failed to do such, so 2 stars, because it seems like an honest effort that failed to meet my expectation. ### 1/5 — Get Adblock it's free and does block ads *2016-01-05, version 1.3* It does not do anything. Get adblock ### 5/5 — Alex *2015-11-11* Works as advertised. Removes annoying ads on sites I visit and makes pages load a lot faster. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Want my money back *2022-11-21* Yeah. Just get adguard. ### 1/5 — Bad Company *2021-12-26* Flashplayer dont work my god wasted my money ### 1/5 — Does Nothing *2020-04-01, version 2.0* It does absolutely nothing on my iPad Air no pop up blocking or anything don’t waste your money people ### 1/5 — Launch Photon Flash player didn’t work *2017-11-14* I thought it would be nice to be able to launch photon from safari but it doesn’t work. It times out every time :( I’ll keep trying as I LOVE Photon. I’m hoping they’ll fix whatever the issue is. ### 1/5 — Doesn't do anything *2017-10-12* This app does nothing anymore. It's useless. Photon doesn't block ads properly anymore and this does nothing to assist. Sad, really - Photon was once the best option for flash browsing for years and it was my favorite browser. Don't waste your time with this garbage or Photon unless they're willing to actually offer good ad blocking. Also, pretty sure the positive reviews aren't legitimate. ### 1/5 — Waste of money. *2017-03-04, version 1.3* Just bought it to work with their flash player does not work in fact more adds appear. Feel ripped off. ### 1/5 — Did Not Work *2016-12-02* Was not able to connect to Photon Thru Safari. Don't use Safari enough to benefit from ad blocking but enjoy chrome as I see something relevant that interest me. ### 1/5 — Flash *2016-11-07* How can you see a Flash Webpage on Safari with Photon Ad Block. I've installed and can block ads on Photon but I thought it also said we could see Flash sites using safari. ### 1/5 — Waste of money *2016-10-27* I have not noticed any reduction in population. I would not recommend this to anyone. ### 1/5 — Literally just doesn't work *2016-05-23* Don't waste your time downloading this. It blocks absolutely nothing. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Works great *2023-09-26* Don’t know how it works - seems to do the job! ### 5/5 — Works fine on IPad Air and Air2 *2017-08-29* Not sure how it works so not quite sure how to manipulate it for other than default or max settings. That being said, it definitely has had a positive impact on the number of ads I now see. Looking forward to learning how to "fine tune" the setting. ### 5/5 — Goog!!! *2016-09-12, version 1.3* Cool!!! ### 5/5 — I love it *2016-06-26* I've recently been using website that had a lot of ads. But this app has helped to get rid of every single one of them. And for that I am thankful. I'm not sure why people where saying that it doesn't work for them. ### 5/5 — Photon Ad Blocker *2016-04-26* It's perfect! I'm buying the browser as soon as I can. Thanks for making my 6s plus even more secure! ### 5/5 — Excellent *2016-04-10* So far good thanx ### 5/5 — Tom *2016-02-15, version 1.3* Súper ### 5/5 — Blocks Ads on Safari *2016-02-01, version 1.3* Does just what it says it does! For those of you complaining it doesn't block ads on YouTube then you better write Apple and tell them what you want IOS 9 to do because that is all they allow. This app does just what Apple allows and so it should get four or five stars. Do you rate Tinder one star because you can't get a date? ### 5/5 — Worth It *2015-11-23* Probably worth about $10 given the fact that it works. If in the future they extend this to third party browsers is a must buy for everyone ### 5/5 — Data Savings Paid For The App *2015-11-11* Wow, I'm amazed by the data savings I get from using this app. The data savings have already paid for the full price of this app - totally worth its price! --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-01.*