# ProtectAd — A Professional Adblock

> Safari ad blocker for faster browsing, privacy, and data savings. (iPhone/iPad app by RoadPass Trading LTD.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 647 App Store ratings · 412 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.2 · 97 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2020-02-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews.md

## What is ProtectAd?

ProtectAd is a professional ad blocker built and designed for Safari. It will stop annoying ads from showing on your device while providing total transparency and safety. The app starts on a free trial basis and offers paid Premium features."

KEY FEATURES:
- Safari ad blocking: Removes all kinds of ads in Safari: banners, pop-ups and video ads.
- Accelerate your device: Safari will run up to x3 times faster without any ads.
- Privacy protection: Filter trackers to ensure your private data stays that way.
- Save battery: fewer objects loaded on pages you surf means less battery life spent. 
- Save mobile data spent: fewer ads means less data means less $ spent. 
- Constantly updated block list. 
- URL scanner 

PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES:
- ProtectAd Premium is a paid service with a subscription cost of $29.99/month or $$69.99/year. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. 
- Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 
The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. 
- Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription.

ProtectAd Terms of Use:
https://protectad.online/eula.html

## Key features

- Safari ad blocking
- Accelerate browsing speed
- Privacy protection
- Save battery life
- Save mobile data
- URL scanner

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $29.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## What do users think of ProtectAd?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Fast app
- 💡 Useful for protecting phone
- 👍 Helps with virus issues

**Cons**

- 🐛 Causes issues with calendar
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and security
- 🤬 Spams users with notifications

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Keeps sending notifications even after uninstall
- Causes issues with calendar that can't be resolved
- Automatically subscribes users without consent

**Most requested features**

- Free version without subscription
- Better explanation of features
- Easier way to remove calendar notifications

## Recent user reviews (10 of 412)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Urgent !!

*2022-11-12, version 1.6.2*

Im very upset this subscription was made without my knowledge now I’m being asked to pay for subscriptions I never used or needed and if I don’t I won’t be able to instal any apps or update my phone

### 1/5 — Hacher

*2021-08-26, version 1.5*

Enlevez moi c’est notification sur mon calendrier svp

### 1/5 — Tengo miedo

*2021-08-05, version 1.5*

Tengo un virus y necesito ayuda plis ayudenme

### 1/5 — How to unsubscribe this antivirus, please teach me

*2021-08-04, version 1.5*

How to unsubscribe this antivirus, please teach me

### 1/5 — Arnaque

*2021-08-02*

C’est purement une arnaque. N’installez surtout pas.

**Developer response:** Hi and thanks for the feed­back. We are a simple ad-block app. In or­der to get to the bot­tom of this and help you out, can you please email us at ad­min@pro­tec­tad.on­line ?

### 5/5 — same problem

*2021-07-31, version 1.5*

I keep having a notification pop up saying the same thing what would I do??

### 1/5 — Stupid

*2021-07-30, version 1.5*

Guys please don’t download this app it’s just a scam and you don’t have a virus on your phone!!!!

Go to settings 
Then go to calendar 
Now go to accounts
and finally delete the spam account 

Hope this helped!👍

### 1/5 — SOO BAD!!!!!

*2021-07-30, version 1.5*

ITS SENDS YOU A QUINTILLION NOTIFICATIONS FROM YOUR CALENDAR AND WHEN YOU GET UT IT COST 3$ TO ACTIVATE IT

### 1/5 — Desinstálate que te hackea tus cosas se están metiendo con tus cosas no hagas coso

*2021-07-26, version 1.5*

Desinstálate que te hackea tus cosas se están metiendo con tus cosas no hagas caso son solo para que instales pero no es estafa

### 1/5 — Service payant

*2021-07-25*

Il est hors de question de payer pour que je change d’anti virus sur mon téléphone 
Je vous prie d’enlever vos notifications de mon calendrier et que si vous me répondez c’est en français car je vais pas faire de traduction à chaque message

**Developer response:** Hi and thanks for the feed­back. We are a simple ad-block app. In or­der to get to the bot­tom of this and help you out, can you please email us at ad­min@pro­tec­tad.on­line ?

## Frequently asked questions about ProtectAd

### What does ProtectAd do?

ProtectAd is a professional ad blocker designed specifically for Safari. It removes various types of ads, including banners, pop-ups, and video ads, to provide a cleaner browsing experience. It also filters trackers to protect your private data.

### What are the key features of ProtectAd?

Key features include comprehensive ad blocking in Safari, accelerating your device's browsing speed up to three times faster, privacy protection by filtering trackers, saving battery life, and reducing mobile data consumption. It also includes a URL scanner and a constantly updated block list.

### How much does ProtectAd cost?

ProtectAd offers a free trial. Premium features are available through a paid subscription costing $29.99 per month or $69.99 per year. Payment is processed through your iTunes Account.

### Is ProtectAd compatible with my device?

ProtectAd is built and designed for Safari on Apple devices. Specific compatibility details regarding iOS versions would typically be found on the app's store page.

### What are the benefits of using ProtectAd?

Using ProtectAd offers several benefits, including a faster and more enjoyable browsing experience by eliminating annoying ads. It also enhances your online privacy by blocking trackers and helps you save on battery life and mobile data usage.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6.3 — 2023-07-27

- new 2023 Enhanced and 2023 Blacklist filters
- network latency

### 1.6.2 — 2022-09-25

- Check your internet download/upload speed with our new speed test feature

### 1.6.1 — 2022-06-02

- Added support for filtering adult content

### 1.6 — 2022-03-06

- Brand new design 
- Added support for URL scanner 
- 3 Additional new filters
- Additional Safari features

### 1.5 — 2020-06-03

Bug fixes

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