# Protect Search vs DriveDash Essentials

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Protect Search at 16.0 against DriveDash Essentials's 18.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Protect Search sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and DriveDash Essentials sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Protect Search | DriveDash Essentials |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **83** | — |
| Positive reviews | 89.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 259 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PF Tech s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1656512233) | [CarPlay Essentials](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791230172) |

## What reviewers say

### Protect Search

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protect-search/id6444733862)

This app offers an ultrafast, secure, and private browsing experience on your iPhone. It features a built-in VPN and ad blocker to ensure anonymity, prevent tracking, and remove intrusive advertisements for a cleaner web.

**Highlights:** Built-in VPN, Ad blocker, Private browsing, Fast browsing speed, IP address hiding, Website security checks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Safari Extension

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Version | $69.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Faster site loading
- 🔒 Secure connection via VPN
- 🛡️ Enhanced online security
- 💨 Adblocker improves speed
- 👍 Easy to use interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Unclear app functionality
- 📞 No customer service
- 💸 Unwanted charges
- 😠 Scam accusations
- 🤥 Deceptive advertising

**Reported bugs**

- Random country server changes
- No response to refund requests

**Requested features**

- Customer support contact
- Refund process improvement
- Clear explanation of app function


### DriveDash Essentials

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drivedash-essentials/id6791230170)

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly-Trial | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Protect Search free?

Protect Search is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is DriveDash Essentials free?

DriveDash Essentials is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Protect Search or DriveDash Essentials have ads?

Neither Protect Search nor DriveDash Essentials shows ads.

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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.*