Overview

Protectstar offers a suite of privacy‑first security applications that run on Android, iOS, Mac, and Windows. Their approach relies on on‑device artificial intelligence, aiming to detect threats in real time while avoiding the use of remote servers. This design may fit users who want protection that does not rely on cloud monitoring.

The mobile lineup contains Anti Spy, Antivirus AI, Firewall AI, Camera Guard, and Micro Guard. Anti Spy is marketed as the first anti‑spyware app with dual certification from AV‑TEST and DEKRA, and the site cites a 99.87 % detection rate. In practice, the app scans the device when activated and notifies the user if a spyware component is found. Antivirus AI provides continuous protection for Android and macOS, scanning files as they are accessed or added. Firewall AI allows you to control network connections for individual apps, presenting a list of permitted or blocked services. Camera Guard watches the camera hardware and issues alerts if a camera starts recording unexpectedly; Micro Guard does the same for the microphone. These apps report findings directly on the device, and the user can block the offending application or clear the alarm manually.

For data destruction, iShredder is offered on iOS, macOS, and Windows. The tool accepts individual files or folders that the user wishes to remove. After the user selects a target and initiates the shred operation, iShredder executes the 23‑hour certified erasure algorithm to overwrite data, then deletes the trace of the file. ILocker encrypts and locks selected applications on Mac, restricting access until the user authenticates. The enterprise option, iShredder Business and iShredder Enterprise, extends these capabilities to multiple devices via MDM integration and to server environments, where iShredder Server can wipe RAID arrays or entire servers using a bootable medium that meets the same 23‑hour standard.

The product description emphasizes that all apps are free for personal use, with the exception of the Antivirus AI Mac version, which is also free as stated. It also highlights that the suite is “ad‑free, with no tracking” and that it is independently certified and award‑winning. However, there is no published pricing for the business or defense tiers, no performance benchmarks, and no walkthroughs of the actual user interface beyond the brief mentions of icons and alerts.