# ProtectAd vs Project

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Project at 83% against ProtectAd's 9%. Project also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.0). ProtectAd's advantage is ratings volume (647 vs 6) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). 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 Project sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Project holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProtectAd has 647 ratings behind it against 6, 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 83% of Project's.

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, Project every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProtectAd | Project |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (647 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protectad/id1496005295/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-s-vpc/id6449024245/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **647** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 8.7% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 97 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RoadPass Trading LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504076195) | [Simplex Security Solutions Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687461514) |

## 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


### Project

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-s-vpc/id6449024245)

This application provides a secure and private internet connection through a global Virtual Private Cloud. It offers free basic privacy protection and an optional premium service for changing your geolocation, all without collecting personal information.

**Highlights:** Virtual Private Cloud technology, Unlimited, fast internet experience, No personal information collection, Free basic privacy protection, Premium service for geolocation changes, Automatic server load balancing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One month | $7.49 | per month |
| One year | $74.90 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProtectAd free?

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

### Is Project free?

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

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

Project is rated higher. ProtectAd averages 3.0 out of 5 from 647 ratings, while Project averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do ProtectAd or Project have ads?

Neither ProtectAd nor Project shows ads.

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

ProtectAd ships an update every 10 days, and Project every 2 months. Most recently, ProtectAd was updated on October 7, 2026 and Project on September 27, 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.*