BLADE vs Protector
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BLADE
Experience faster and more convenient travel by booking seats on helicopters, seaplanes, or jets. Access exclusive events, bypass traffic, and enjoy private charters for a premium travel experience. Includes a dedicated car service for seamless last-mile transportation.
- Airport transfers in 5 minutes
- Weekend and holiday getaways
- Access to special events
- On-demand private charters
- Black Car Service
- Private BLADE Lounges
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Fly in ways you never thought possible. Save time, see more, and arrive better. - Fly to or from the airport. BLADE helicopters will get you there in 5 minutes, all day long, from $195. - Get away for the weekend or holiday. BLADE transportation is a highlight—book seats in helicopters, seaplanes, or jets to your destination. - Access special events or concerts. Land directly on property at music festivals, sporting events, ski slopes, and more. - Fly private. A fleet of BLADE jets, helicopters, turboprops, and seaplanes are available on-demand for charters and crowdsourcing. - Get there with BLADE Black Car Service. Our last-mile car service provides uniformity in high-end vehicles, driver training, expedited routes (including police escorts when needed), as well as industry leading health and safety protocols. - Enjoy a network of private BLADE Lounges before and after your trip. - No membership fees, ever. Download the BLADE app and fly the future today. ------------ BLADE Urban Air Mobility, Inc. (“BLADE”) is an air charter broker and indirect air carrier, not a direct air carrier, and does not have operational authority of aircraft. All flights are operated by DOT/FAA licensed direct air carriers. For select routes, BLADE acts as an indirect air carrier in accordance with 14 CFR Part 380. Please refer to BLADE’s Operator-Participant Agreement at https://www.blade.com for details
Protector
This app provides on-demand personal security services by connecting users with vetted former law enforcement and military personnel. Schedule private security agents with a simple tap for enhanced safety and peace of mind.
- On-demand private security
- Veteran and former law enforcement agents
- Personal protection scheduling
- Easy booking with a click
- Public access to private security
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Protector is a revolutionary personal security app that enhances personal protection and makes private security available to the general public in an on-demand fashion. With the click of a button, Protector users can schedule veteran and former law enforcement private security personnel to serve as personal protection when needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Protector at every 2 days against BLADE's every 2 months. Protector also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 17). BLADE's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for BLADE against 4.9 for Protector. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Protector has 1.9K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of BLADE's written reviews are positive against 69% of Protector's.
BLADE ships an update every 2 months, Protector every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 16, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BLADE | Protector |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (17 ratings) | 4.9 (1.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 74.4% of reviews — better | 69.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 17 | 1.9K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 164 MB | 121 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Fly Blade, LLC. | Protector Security Solutions, Inc. |
Customer experience
BLADE
Protector
User reviews
BLADE
From 17 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast travel times
- 👍 Easy booking process
- ✨ Amazing app experience
- 🤩 Smooth and sleek app
- 💯 VIP level service
Room to improve
- 😞 Flight cancellations
- 💸 Charged after cancellation
- 😠 Breach of terms
- 👎 Buggy app
- 📉 Incompatible with newer phones
Protector
From 1.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth layout
- 🔒 Top notch protection
- 👍 Flawless app
- 👍 Informative
- 👍 Professional service
Room to improve
- 💡 Not available in more locations
- 💰 Too expensive
Bugs and requests
BLADE
Reported bugs
7 issues- App is buggy
- Booked wrong dates
- App not compatible with newer phones
- App forces login every time
- App is not native
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- App UI is pathetic
- App crashes device
Requested features
5 requests- Fewer clicks on the app
- Auto-apply credits/returns
- More upfront marketing about costs
- Improve app UI/UX
- Remember login details
Protector
Reported bugs
1 issue- App not available in New York anymore
Requested features
3 requests- Expand to more cities like Vegas, DC, Houston, Miami
- Offer subscription-based service with lower prices
- Allow users to create accounts even if service not available in their region
In-app purchases
BLADE
No in-app purchases
Protector
No in-app purchases
