Privacy vs CleanShield AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Privacy
Block intrusive ads like pop-ups and video ads for an uninterrupted browsing experience. This app conserves data and battery life while protecting your device from malware and spyware. Enjoy faster loading times and enhanced privacy and security on your mobile device.
- Blocks all types of intrusive ads
- Improves page loading times
- Conserves data usage
- Extends battery life
- Protects against malware and spyware
- Easy to install and use
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Our app is designed to block all types of intrusive ads, from pop-ups to video ads, so that you can enjoy your favorite websites and apps without any interruptions. With Privacy: CleanSurf, you can say goodbye to slow page loading times, excessive data usage, and battery drain caused by ads. By blocking ads, our app helps you to conserve data and battery life, allowing you to browse the web or use apps for longer periods without the need for frequent recharging. Our app is also designed with your privacy and security in mind. Many online ads can contain malware or spyware, which can compromise your device's security and privacy. By blocking such ads, our app helps to protect your device from malicious software and potential security threats. Privacy: CleanSurf is easy to use and can be installed in just a few simple steps. It's available for iOS users and offers regular updates to ensure maximum effectiveness against new forms of online advertising. In summary, Privacy: CleanSurf is the perfect solution for mobile users who want a seamless and uninterrupted browsing experience, without the annoyance and inconvenience of intrusive ads. With faster page loading times, reduced data usage, and improved privacy and security, our app is an essential tool for any mobile user looking to improve their browsing experience. Terms of Use. Service provided under standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CleanShield AI
This application blocks intrusive ads and malicious content to enhance your browsing experience. It also protects your online privacy by preventing tracking and ensuring your internet activity remains confidential, especially on sensitive websites.
- Ad blocking
- Malicious ad protection
- Tracking prevention
- Online privacy safeguard
- Faster website loading
- Data usage saving
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CleanShield AI - the ultimate ad-blocking solution crafted by our team. Say goodbye to the constant annoyance of malicious and intrusive ads with our app. But that's not all – CleanShield AI also safeguards your online privacy by blocking tracking, ensuring your internet activity remains confidential, especially on questionable websites. Protect your privacy by blocking tracking. Experience faster website loading. Save on data usage. Get CleanShield AI today for a seamless and secure browsing experience. Required Subscription to use Cookie Prompts and Block Know Mining Features Review our Terms of Use https://ad-shield-ai.com/terms.php and Privacy Policy https://ad-shield-ai.com/policy.php for more details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Privacy at free with in-app purchases against CleanShield AI's subscription. CleanShield AI's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 68%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Privacy sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per 7 days and CleanShield AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Privacy against 4.4 for CleanShield AI. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 445 and 243 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Privacy's written reviews are positive against 88% of CleanShield AI's.
Privacy ships an update every 10 days, CleanShield AI every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Privacy | CleanShield AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (445 ratings) — better | 4.4 (243 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 88.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 445 — better | 243 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | GRABSAFETY LTD | Stanislav Kravchenko |
Customer experience
Privacy
CleanShield AI
User reviews
Privacy
From 445 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Effective ad blocker
- 🚀 Smooth browsing experience
- 💡 Useful privacy features
Room to improve
- 🔒 Concerns about security and malware
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Reported app crashes and bugs
CleanShield AI
From 243 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Faster browsing and page load speeds
- 🔒 Effective ad blocking and tracker removal
- 🔒 Strong privacy protection
- 👍 Easy to use and install
- 💡 Data saving capabilities
Room to improve
- 💰 Misleading free-to-download claims with hidden paid features
- 💰 Forced AI/premium feature charges
- 🐛 Difficult or impossible to unsubscribe
- 🐛 Requires cleaning/maintenance payments
- 😤 Inability to delete app or account
Bugs and requests
Privacy
Reported bugs
2 issues- App not working as expected
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
Requested features
2 requests- Ability to easily cancel subscription
- More transparent pricing and trial options
CleanShield AI
Reported bugs
3 issues- Unsubscribe functionality not working
- App deletion issues
- Misleading free app classification
Requested features
4 requests- Transparent pricing model upfront
- Easy unsubscribe/cancellation option
- Option to use app without AI features
- Clear distinction between free and paid features
In-app purchases
Privacy
- 1 week 3D trial3 Days trial$8.997 Days
CleanShield AI
- Weekly Subscription3 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$14.991 Month
Questions
Is Privacy free?
Is CleanShield AI free?
Which has better reviews, Privacy or CleanShield AI?
Do Privacy or CleanShield AI have ads?
Which is updated more often, Privacy or CleanShield AI?
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