AdClear vs PandaShield
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Safari ad blocking
- Privacy protection
- Speed acceleration
- Reduced traffic consumption
- Increased battery life
- Advanced DNS privacy (Premium)
- Security filters (Premium)
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
AdClear ships an update monthly, PandaShield every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AdClear | PandaShield |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (92 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 92 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | London App Studio Ltd | Mobicraft, Lda |
Customer experience
AdClear
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In-app purchases
AdClear
- 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
PandaShield
- Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
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