# ProtectAd vs Ad Block

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProtectAd at every 10 days against Ad Block's every 2 months. ProtectAd also leads on ratings volume (648 vs 12) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 16.0). Ad Block's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 9%) and rating (3.3 vs 3.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProtectAd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Ad Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ad Block holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectAd has 648 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of ProtectAd's written reviews are positive against 33% of Ad Block's.

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, Ad Block every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectAd | Ad Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (648 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews) | **[3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-block-total-ads-blocker/id1534398405/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **648** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 97 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195) | [Murphy Brantley](https://appshunter.io/developer/428462902) |

## What reviewers say

### ProtectAd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295)

This app blocks intrusive ads within Safari, enhancing browsing speed and protecting your privacy by filtering trackers. It also helps conserve battery and mobile data by reducing the number of loaded objects. A free trial is available, with optional premium features for advanced protection.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Accelerate browsing speed, Privacy protection, Save battery life, Save mobile data, URL scanner

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

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

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Ad Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-block-total-ads-blocker/id1534398405)

This app enhances your web browsing experience by removing unwanted advertisements from web pages within the Safari browser. It improves internet speed, conserves battery life, and boosts security by blocking ad trackers.

**Highlights:** Removes ads from web pages, Increases browsing speed, Conserves battery life, Enhances security, Dedicated customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Ad Blocking | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Ad Blocking | $14.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Ad Blocking | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Ad Blocking | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Ad Blocking | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectAd free?

ProtectAd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ad Block free?

Ad Block is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProtectAd or Ad Block?

Ad Block is rated higher. ProtectAd averages 3.0 out of 5 from 648 ratings, while Ad Block averages 3.3 from 12 ratings.

### Do ProtectAd or Ad Block have ads?

Neither ProtectAd nor Ad Block shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProtectAd or Ad Block?

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, and Ad Block every 2 months. Most recently, ProtectAd was updated on October 27, 2026 and Ad Block on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*