# Data Eraser - iShredder

> Protect your privacy: military-grade wipe for photos, files & empty space.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Protectstar Inc.
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,403,384
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (9,528 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.2.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-06
- **First published:** 2013-09-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 6.32 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard)
- **Website:** [https://www.protectstar.com](https://www.protectstar.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.protectstar.com/en/policy-for-apps](https://www.protectstar.com/en/policy-for-apps)

## Description

iShredder™ is a military-grade data eraser for Android that securely wipes photos, files and empty space to prevent recovery. It supports trusted standards such as DoD 5220.22-M, NIST SP 800-88 and BSI TL-03423, and has independent audits and security certifications (DEKRA MASA L1, OWASP MASVS).

Key features include one-pass and multi-pass deletion, wiping of empty space on internal storage and supported SD cards, a built-in file explorer, and detailed erasure reports for audits and GDPR-aligned processes. BYOD and shared-device wipes help with device handover, inventory, and secure disposal in enterprises and public sector.

## Rankings

- #56,043 — Overall
- #4 — auto history wipe
- #5 — data scraper
- #6 — data
- #9 — data scraping
- #12 — data extraction

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise the clean UI, ease of use, and post-shred reports, with fast results when it works. Repeated concerns about reliability and a heavy paywall undermine satisfaction: shredding can stall or fail to delete all data, and many features require payment, with limited free options and prompts to upgrade.

### Pros

- Intuitive, well-designed UI and easy to use.
- Fast and effective file erasure when the feature works (e.g., clearing large space quickly).
- Post-shred report and progress UI help verify results.
- Generally positive user experience with a clean, user-friendly interface.

### Cons

- Paywall and paid features block core functionality; users push back on paying for essential capabilities.
- Reliability issues: shredding can stall at certain percentages (e.g., 2%, 99%) and may fail to delete all files.
- Some data (e.g., photos/images) can remain recoverable, undermining the intended security.
- Limited free wipe options; to access more wipes or restore options, additional payments are required.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.projectstar.ishredder.android.standard)