ProtectAd
🧭 Native Web Inspector & Security Enclave

ProtectAd

Developed by RoadPass Trading LTD · Version 1.6.3 (97.3 MB)

🏆Quality Score: 76/100 (B)
Actively Maintained
★ 3.0(647 ratings)
🖥️ macOS 11.2+📱 iOS / iPadOS✨ Universal Purchase
Pricing
100% Free
Free Download
🌐 Developer Website↗

About

ProtectAd is a professional ad blocker built and designed for Safari. It will stop annoying ads from showing on your device while providing total transparency and safety. The app starts on a free trial basis and offers paid Premium features." KEY FEATURES: - Safari ad blocking: Removes all kinds of ads in Safari: banners, pop-ups and video ads. - Accelerate your device: Safari will run up to x3 times faster without any ads. - Privacy protection: Filter trackers to ensure your private data stays that way. - Save battery: fewer objects loaded on pages you surf means less battery life spent. - Save mobile data spent: fewer ads means less data means less $ spent. - Constantly updated block list. - URL scanner PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION FEATURES: - ProtectAd Premium is a paid service with a subscription cost of $29.99/month or $$69.99/year. 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. ProtectAd Terms of Use: https://protectad.online/eula.html
⚡ Key Performance & WebKit Highlights

Why Install ProtectAd on Safari?

ProtectAd is a professional ad blocker built and designed for Safari. It will stop annoying ads from showing on your dev

1

Deep integration with macOS Touch ID, Apple Watch unlock, and Apple Secure Enclave

2

Native WebKit Web Inspector panels for debugging HTTP traffic and DOM state

3

Zero telemetry: all cryptographic keys and credentials stay strictly on your device

🎯 Target Audience & Use Cases

Does This Extension Fit Your Workflow?

✓ Best Suited For

Web developers, engineers, and security-conscious professionals looking for robust password and debugging workflows.

💎Completely free to install

⚠️ Who Might Skip

Casual users looking purely for multimedia entertainment tools.

💡Consider exploring other alternatives if your workflow demands these features
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What's New in Version v1.6.3

Official Release Notes
- new 2023 Enhanced and 2023 Blacklist filters - network latency
⭐️ Verified App Store Reviews

What Real Users Say About ProtectAd

Authentic feedback and real-world ratings from Mac & iOS users

★★★★★
2021-07-31

same problem

"I keep having a notification pop up saying the same thing what would I do??"

by shoymunv1.5
★☆☆☆☆
2021-07-30

Stupid

"Guys please don’t download this app it’s just a scam and you don’t have a virus on your phone!!!! Go to settings Then go to calendar Now go to accounts and finally delete the spam account Hope this helped!👍"

by Idk just read the reviewv1.5
★☆☆☆☆
2021-07-29

SOO BAD!!!!!

"ITS SENDS YOU A QUINTILLION NOTIFICATIONS FROM YOUR CALENDAR AND WHEN YOU GET UT IT COST 3$ TO ACTIVATE IT"

by Viciousvinav1.5
★☆☆☆☆
2021-07-20

This hasn’t helped me at all

"I have been getting these notifications that said that my phone has a virus and panicked! and it said that I need to download this app but even though I downloaded this I got the page blocked after and panicked even more I did everything I could and I keep getting more notifications and noticed that nothing was changing so if you guys get the the same virus notification this idk how to help sorry"

by geo dash sub zerov1.5
💡 Frequently Asked Questions

Got Questions About ProtectAd?

Q.Is ProtectAd free, or does it require a subscription?

ProtectAd is 100% free to download on the Apple App Store without predatory weekly subscription traps. You can install and use it across your Mac and iPhone Safari browsers.

Q.How do I enable ProtectAd in macOS and iOS Safari?

On Mac (macOS): After downloading from the Mac App Store, open the application once, then launch Safari -> click "Settings" (or Preferences) in the menu bar -> select the "Extensions" tab -> locate "ProtectAd" and check the box to enable it. On iPhone/iPad (iOS): Go to iOS "Settings" -> tap "Safari" -> tap "Extensions" -> select "ProtectAd" and toggle it ON.

Q.Does this tool support Mac Touch ID and Apple Watch authentication?

Yes. macOS native extension APIs allow seamless biometric hooks, letting you unlock credentials or decrypt session keys in milliseconds without typing master passwords.

Q.Can Safari extension inspect local development servers (e.g., localhost:3000)?

Yes. In Safari Develop menu, ensure "Disable Local File Restrictions" is configured if needed. The extension has full access to inspect localhost web applications.

🍎 Safari Power User Tips

Maximize Your Productivity on macOS & iOS

Press Option + Command + I on Mac to instantly open Web Inspector and access extension console tabs.

🛡️ Extension Quality Score & Health Audit

ProtectAd Quality & Health Audit

Evaluated across verified App Store reputation, pricing ethics, update cadence, and native footprint.

Health Score
76/100
Grade B
Actively Maintained
User Reputation20 / 35

★ 3.0 / 5.0 with 647 verified reviews

Pricing Ethics28 / 30

100% Free Download

Maintenance & Updates20 / 20

v1.6.3 - Actively Maintained

Native Footprint & Quality8 / 15

97.3 MB package size, Official developer site

⚖️ Scores are algorithmically computed based on Apple verified metrics with zero sponsored bias.v1.6.3 Audit

Technical Specifications & App Store Metadata

Software TypeSafari Web Extension
DeveloperRoadPass Trading LTD
Latest Version1.6.3
Package Size97.3 MB
Minimum OS RequirementmacOS 11.2+ / iOS 15+
Language SupportEnglish
Content Rating4+
Official Rating★ 3.0 / 5.0
Pricing Modelfree
Open SourceNo (Proprietary)
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