Comparison

AdClear vs PandaShield

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AdClear

This app blocks ads and trackers in Safari, enhancing privacy and speeding up browsing. It also conserves data and battery life by removing unwanted content. Premium features offer advanced DNS privacy and security filters.

Highlights
  • Safari ad blocking
  • Privacy protection
  • Speed acceleration
  • Reduced traffic consumption
  • Increased battery life
  • Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
  • Security filters (Premium)
Features
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AdClear is an ultra-efficient ad blocker for Safari. It will not only remove annoying ads but also secure your privacy with advanced tracking protection. AdClear for iOS is an open source app, it’s totally transparent and safe to use. The app is free but offers additional paid Premium features for advanced users. KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking. Removes all kinds of ads in Safari. Say goodbye to annoying banners, pop-ups and video ads. Whitelist your favorite websites or use manual blocking tool to hide any element on the page. - Privacy protection. The web is full of trackers that literally watch your every click. AdGuard offers a selection of filters aimed directly at trackers and web analytics that will ensure your private data stays that way. - Speed acceleration. Safari browser runs up to 4x faster. AdClear removes tons of rubbish and you can freely surf the web! - Reduced traffic consumption and increased battery life. Banners and ads sometimes add up to half the size of the page. By blocking them, you’re saving your battery life and Wi-Fi/mobile traffic. - More than 50 popular subscriptions (EasyList, EasyPrivacy, etc.) plus AdGuard's own powerful ad filters, including language-specific filters. Together they don't leave ads a chance. AdClear PREMIUM AdClear Premium includes the following features: - DNS privacy. Blocking regular online trackers is not enough if you want to assure 100% protection of your online privacy. Choose any of the user-favorite DNS providers or configure a custom DNS server. - Security filters. Protect yourself from dangerous websites riddled with cryptojacking or fraud. AdClear Premium is a paid service with the subscription cost $19.99/year (price may vary by region). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. The account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Your subscriptions may be managed and your auto-renewal may be turned off by going to your iTunes Account Settings after purchasing a subscription. * Privacy policy: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/privacy.html * Terms of Use: https://londonappstudio.co.uk/terms.html

About

PandaShield

Block unwanted ads, trackers, and phishing attempts while browsing Safari. This utility enhances browsing speed and protects your privacy with customizable filters. Enjoy a cleaner, faster, and safer online experience.

Highlights
  • Eliminate pop-ups, banners, and display ads
  • Boost browsing speed
  • Protection from online trackers
  • Phishing attempt protection
  • Personalize ad blocking filters
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Panda Shield eliminates ads from Safari with the utmost simplicity. With a single click, you can begin enjoying an ad-free browsing experience. Main features: - Eliminate pop-ups, banners, displays, and other forms of ads from Safari. - Boost your browsing speed as websites load quicker without the need to load ads. - Stay protected from online trackers and phishing attempts. - Personalize the filters for ad blocking. - We value your privacy, which is why we don't collect any of your personal information. Membership Plans: - We provide a free trial period, allowing you to try out our service. - If you decide to subscribe, you can choose between a monthly or yearly subscription plan. Privacy Policy: https://panda-shield.com/app/privacy_policy.html Terms of Service: https://panda-shield.com/app/terms_of_service.html Contact us: You can reach out to us at support@panda-shield.com.

Screenshots

AdClear3 screens
PandaShield3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PandaShield at 100% against AdClear's 20%. PandaShield also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). AdClear's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AdClear sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and PandaShield sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PandaShield holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AdClear has 92 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of AdClear's written reviews are positive against 100% of PandaShield's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AdClear ships an update monthly, PandaShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AdClear versus PandaShield: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdClearPandaShield
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (92 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLondon App Studio LtdMobicraft, Lda

Customer experience

AdClear

All ratings92 ratings
Positive77.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

PandaShield

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

AdClear

Subscriptions4
  • AdClear Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • AdBlock Monthly Premium$4.991 Month
  • AdClear Premium Plus3 Days trial$4.991 Year
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  • Yearly Premium$19.991 Year
2 purchases

PandaShield

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year

Questions

Is AdClear free?
AdClear is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PandaShield free?
PandaShield is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AdClear or PandaShield?
PandaShield is rated higher. AdClear averages 4.2 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while PandaShield averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AdClear or PandaShield have ads?
Neither AdClear nor PandaShield shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AdClear or PandaShield?
AdClear ships an update monthly, and PandaShield every 2 months. Most recently, AdClear was updated on October 25, 2026 and PandaShield on October 24, 2026.

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