Protect your privacy: military-grade wipe for photos, files & empty space.
Pros & Cons
Uses industry-standard deletion methods (DoD 5220.22-M, NIST SP 800-88, BSI TL-03423) for trusted data destruction
Offers multiple deletion algorithms to balance speed and security
Built-in file explorer enables precise selection of what to shred
Generates detailed erasure reports for audits and device handovers
Supports BYOD and shared-device wipe workflows for business use
No explicit emphasis on recovery or cleanup scanning features beyond secure erasure in the provided data; competitors may highlight photo/video recovery tools
Requires several permissions (including external storage and contacts) to operate, which may prompt privacy considerations; users should review granted permissions in Google Play Data Safety
About Data Eraser - iShredder
Data Eraser - iShredder is a tools app developed by Protectstar Inc..
Download Statistics
Data Eraser - iShredder has been downloaded 1.4 million times. In the last 30 days, the app was downloaded 7.6 thousand times.
User Ratings
Data Eraser - iShredder is rated 4.51 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 8.8 thousand ratings.
App Information
Data Eraser - iShredder is FREE to download. The APK download size is 5.25 MB. The latest version available is 7.3. The last update was on May 6, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Everyone. The app has been available on Google Play November 2013.
Description
iShredder™ – secure data eraser & file shredder for Android Protect your privacy before you sell, trade in, repair, recycle or hand over your phone. iShredder securely erases photos, files, folders and empty space so deleted data becomes extremely difficult to recover — even with recovery apps or forensic tools. Use certified wipe methods, erasure reports and business-ready workflows for secure device handover.
WHY DELETE ISN’T ENOUGH On Android, tapping “delete” often removes only file references. The underlying data blocks may remain on storage and can sometimes be found later. Even a basic factory reset may leave traces of old content behind. iShredder overwrites empty space and selected storage areas multiple times, helping reduce residual data rather than simply hiding it.
MILITARY-GRADE, CERTIFIED ERASURE iShredder supports trusted erase methods such as DoD 5220.22-M, NIST SP 800-88, BSI TL-03423 and other internationally recognized standards. These methods overwrite data with carefully defined patterns, making recovery extremely difficult.
The Android app has been independently audited and awarded DEKRA MASA L1 security certification, aligned with OWASP MASVS Level 1. iShredder has also received the Fortress Cybersecurity Award 2025, recognizing strong erasure technology and app security.
WHAT YOU CAN WIPE • Photos, videos and personal media • Documents, downloads and folders • App traces, hidden caches, logs and temporary files • Empty space in internal storage and supported SD cards • Work data on BYOD and shared devices before handover
KEY FEATURES • Secure erase for sensitive data Permanently wipe content that must not be recovered.
• Certified deletion algorithms Choose from fast one-pass wipes to stricter multi-pass methods.
• Built-in file explorer Select exactly which files, folders or storage areas to shred.
• Erasure reports Generate a detailed report after each wipe — useful for audits, handover records and privacy workflows.
• BYOD & shared device wipe Securely remove work data before reassignment, repair, resale or return.
TYPICAL USE CASES • Prepare a phone for resale, trade-in or recycling. • Wipe a device before sending it in for repair. • Permanently erase private photos, videos and documents. • Remove traces after uninstalling apps by wiping empty space. • Support business device rotation with documented erasure reports.
EASY 3-STEP WIPE 1. Select what to erase: files, folders, app data, empty space or full storage areas. 2. Choose the erase method that fits your security needs. 3. Start the wipe — iShredder overwrites the data and creates a report.
FOR BUSINESS, IT & PRIVACY WORKFLOWS iShredder supports secure disposal, device handover, onboarding/offboarding and internal privacy policies. Reports and certified methods make repeatable wipe processes easier to document.
PRIVACY & SECURITY BY DESIGN Connections to Protectstar services use modern TLS encryption. The app avoids unnecessary data collection and, as stated in Google Play’s Data Safety section, does not share data with third parties.
Note: Feature availability can vary by device, Android version and iShredder edition.
Take control of your privacy and make sure “deleted” really means deleted — with iShredder for Android.
Recent changes: + Adjustments for Android 16 + Adjustments for tablets
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Great app. I have the Military Edition which works efficiently. But at times it reverts to the Free edition. I have to replace my account and password to gain the Military Edition. Still a good shredder.
★★★★★Souperman Campbell· Mar 27, 2026
If you know what it does, then it does what it does. Get you some. Pay for pro. Extra features are the stuff.
★★★★★FinkWorld· Jul 13, 2025
Wow, phone gets real warm when doing a DOD wipe, but nothing serious. I now feel comfortable selling the phone without worry of data lingering on it. Never really did trust the factory wipe! Price is very reasonable for the military grade wipe! Very good program, keep up the good work!
★★★★★Augustine Baratheon· Apr 18, 2026
Seems to do what it is designed to do. It creates random large files until it takes up all the space on your phone, and it shreds them, multiple times. In theory, this will make your intended deleted file unrecoverable.
★☆☆☆☆M Young· May 16, 2026
Installed this to delete any lingering files in my phone before factory resetting. After running this app, it ended up still leaving files, text messages, and photos in my phone.
★★☆☆☆Arnut S.· Aug 6, 2025
No matter what method used (even Protect star ASDA 2017 in Military version with 95% Max Free Space Erase Overwrite, Updated Jul 7,2025 V.7.2), my personal data likes personal pictures, videos still can be recovery back after erased by Ult data App 😵 I used Android mobile POCO C65. Why they still can be recovery???
★★☆☆☆TommoLB· Mar 18, 2026
Seems to work OK sometimes. However. When doing some wipes it will get stuck at say 2% for a minute, then jump to 100% for that pass. Makes me wonder if it did its job. Using it to clear an old phone prior to disposal, so will be testing for photo recovery shortly after to see if it really works for not and will report back. Update : app fails to delete all photos. About 7 were recoverable, despite being only stored in the normal album and nowhere else.
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