# Ad Protection vs Clean Wave°

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clean Wave° at 100% against Ad Protection's 61%. Clean Wave° also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.5). Ad Protection's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ad Protection sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Clean Wave° sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, Clean Wave° every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ad Protection | Clean Wave° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (451 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-wave/id6744279441/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **451** |
| Positive reviews | 61.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 4 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lucas Exequiel Di Tomase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456307400) | [Murat Cetin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806868353) |

## 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 (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Safari - Individual (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| DNS - Individual (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlock app access | $1.99 | per month |
| 1 Month Subscription Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Firewall - Individual (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Safari - Family (1 Month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| DNS - Family (1 Month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Family (1 Month) | $4.99 | per month |
| 6 Months Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| Annual | $17.99 | per year |
| DNS - Individual (1 Year) | $17.99 | per year |
| NetAdShield+ | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Individual (1 Year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Family (1 Year) | $29.99 | per year |
| Legacy - Lifetime (Individual) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legacy - Lifetime (Family) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Safari - Lifetime (Individual) | $49.99 | one-time |
| Safari - Lifetime (Family) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Individual) | $99.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Family) | $149.99 | one-time |

**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


### Clean Wave°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clean-wave/id6744279441)

This app uses high-frequency sounds to eject water and dust from device speakers, restoring audio clarity and preventing damage. It also checks waterproof certification and performs hardware diagnostics for optimal device performance.

**Highlights:** Water eject using high-frequency sounds, Speaker audio clarity restoration, Dust and debris removal, Waterproof certification checker, Comprehensive hardware diagnostics, Device performance maintenance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ad Protection free?

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

### Is Clean Wave° free?

Clean Wave° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Ad Protection or Clean Wave° have ads?

Neither Ad Protection nor Clean Wave° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ad Protection or Clean Wave°?

Ad Protection ships an update weekly, and Clean Wave° every 2 months. Most recently, Ad Protection was updated on September 14, 2026 and Clean Wave° on September 29, 2026.

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