# AdClear vs PandaShield

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AdClear | PandaShield |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (92 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adclear-ad-blocker/id1567799463/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandashield/id6742110702/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **92** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 49 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [London App Studio Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1567773800) | [Mobicraft, Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796859123) |

## What reviewers say

### AdClear

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adclear-ad-blocker/id1567799463)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AdClear Premium Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| AdBlock Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| AdClear Premium Plus | $4.99 | per year |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


### PandaShield

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pandashield/id6742110702)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*