# Ad Protection vs OnAir Client

The clearest difference is review sentiment: OnAir Client at 77% against Ad Protection's 61%. OnAir Client also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). Ad Protection's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ad Protection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OnAir Client sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, OnAir Client fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ad Protection | OnAir Client |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onair-client/id6451148622/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456307400) | [Mubbsher Abbas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696965423) |

## What reviewers say

### Ad Protection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ad-protection/id1554895615)

Gain complete control over your online browsing with advanced ad blocking. Define custom rules, monitor network activity in real-time, and manage your settings easily through a redesigned interface. Experience a more secure and private web.

**Highlights:** Customizable blocking engine, User-defined rules, Real-time network traffic statistics, Activity logs, One-tap configuration, Redesigned UI

**Features:** Safari Extension, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Effective ad blocking in Safari and apps
- ⚡ Fast and efficient performance
- 🔒 Privacy protection without VPN overhead
- 👍 User-friendly interface (after recent improvements)
- 💚 Works well on older devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Switched from one-time purchase to subscription model
- 🔄 Reduced functionality after updates
- ❌ No longer blocks 100% of ads (degraded to 80%)
- 😞 Changed from DNS to device VPN with reduced effectiveness
- 🚫 Frequent app name changes causing confusion

**Reported bugs**

- App stops working after updates
- Ads still appear despite active protection
- Settings screen is non-functional/unclickable
- Download fails at 75% completion
- Cannot update to latest version on older iOS

**Requested features**

- Restore DNS blocking functionality
- Return to 100% ad blocking capability
- Improve YouTube and Twitter ad blocking
- Better explanation of settings and features
- Accessibility support for VoiceOver


### OnAir Client

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onair-client/id6451148622)

Manage and play multimedia content from local storage or online sources like IPTV and OTT. Supports various online content types and local media formats. Can also scan QR codes for content sharing and portal import from compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Play IPTV, OTT, and STB content, Supports M3U Playlist URL, Xtream API, Plays local audio, video, and pictures, QR code scanning for content sharing, Import portals via QR code, Supports M3U8 streaming links

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Mobile Device Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Mobile + 2 TV Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Mobile Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| 1 Mobile + 2 TV Devices Yearly | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ad Protection free?

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

### Is OnAir Client free?

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

### Do Ad Protection or OnAir Client have ads?

Neither Ad Protection nor OnAir Client shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ad Protection or OnAir Client?

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, and OnAir Client fortnightly. Most recently, Ad Protection was updated on November 3, 2026 and OnAir Client 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.*