# ProtectAd vs VPN Tester and Validator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VPN Tester and Validator at none against ProtectAd's 3. ProtectAd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 39 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProtectAd sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. VPN Tester and Validator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, VPN Tester and Validator every 39 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectAd | VPN Tester and Validator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **647** | — |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 39 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 97 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195) | [Ferran Espuna](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608027657) |

## 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


### VPN Tester and Validator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vpn-tester-and-validator/id6446579173)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectAd free?

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

### Is VPN Tester and Validator free?

VPN Tester and Validator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do ProtectAd or VPN Tester and Validator have ads?

VPN Tester and Validator shows ads; ProtectAd does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProtectAd or VPN Tester and Validator?

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, and VPN Tester and Validator every 39 months. Most recently, ProtectAd was updated on October 16, 2026 and VPN Tester and Validator on October 5, 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.*