# ProtectAd vs Blockn

The clearest difference is rating: Blockn at 4.6 against ProtectAd's 3.0. Blockn also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days). ProtectAd's advantage is ratings volume (647 vs 19) and review sentiment (9% vs 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 Blockn sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blockn holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectAd has 647 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 9% of ProtectAd's written reviews are positive against 0% of Blockn's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, Blockn every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectAd | Blockn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **647** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **8.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195) | [Avaskas Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509950683) |

## 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


### Blockn

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blockn-ad-block-and-guard/id6443829381)

This app provides comprehensive ad blocking for Safari, removing pop-ups, banners, and video ads. It also protects against trackers, malware, and offers premium features like social media blocking and adult content restriction.

**Highlights:** Eliminates pop-ups, banners, and video ads, Blocks tracking cookies and analytics, Prevents cryptojacking and malware, Customizable filters, Social media tracker blocking, Adult content restriction

**Features:** Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blockn Premium (Week) | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Weekly Premium | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Weekly) | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Blockn Premium (Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Blockn Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectAd free?

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

### Is Blockn free?

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

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

Blockn is rated higher. ProtectAd averages 3.0 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while Blockn averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do ProtectAd or Blockn have ads?

Neither ProtectAd nor Blockn shows ads.

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

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, and Blockn every 5 days. Most recently, ProtectAd was updated on November 7, 2026 and Blockn on November 3, 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.*