# ProtectAd vs AdBlocker

The clearest difference is rating: AdBlocker at 4.2 against ProtectAd's 3.0. AdBlocker also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 9%). ProtectAd's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (647 vs 90). 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 AdBlocker sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AdBlocker holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectAd has 647 ratings behind it against 90, 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 20% of AdBlocker's.

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, AdBlocker monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectAd | AdBlocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews) | **[4.2 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblocker-adclear-plus/id1567799463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **647** | 90 |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **20.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195) | [London App Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567773800) |

## 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


### AdBlocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adblocker-adclear-plus/id1567799463)

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

**Highlights:** Safari ad blocking, Privacy protection, Speed acceleration, Reduced traffic consumption, Increased battery life, Advanced DNS privacy (Premium), Security filters (Premium)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdClear Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| AdBlock Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| AdClear Premium Plus | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectAd free?

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

### Is AdBlocker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ProtectAd or AdBlocker?

AdBlocker is rated higher. ProtectAd averages 3.0 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while AdBlocker averages 4.2 from 90 ratings.

### Do ProtectAd or AdBlocker have ads?

Neither ProtectAd nor AdBlocker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProtectAd or AdBlocker?

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, and AdBlocker monthly. Most recently, ProtectAd was updated on October 16, 2026 and AdBlocker on October 15, 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.*