Wipr 2.1.4 defeats YouTube ads (apps.apple.com)
from const_void@lemmy.ml to apple_enthusiast@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 16:40
https://lemmy.ml/post/23891161

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acosmichippo@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 17:16 next collapse

confirmed.

synapse1278@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:08 next collapse

Is it worth paying 6€ for ?

I recently got an iPad, it’s the first Apple device I’ve use. I am still not over the fact that I need to pay for a thing as basic as an ad-blocker, and that it will only work with Safari…

2xsaiko@discuss.tchncs.de on 22 Dec 18:11 next collapse

I use AdGuard and Vinegar Extract (Vinegar without the adblock part). IIRC those are free and work well for me, so try them first.

EleventhHour@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:12 next collapse

Vote for AdGuard

BudgetBandit@sh.itjust.works on 22 Dec 18:28 collapse

I even paid for the pro version. They deserve it!

thesohoriots@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:33 collapse

Second Vinegar. It’s an awesome little add-on.

athairmor@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:26 next collapse

I’d say so. I haven’t upgraded to Wipr 2, yet, but Wipr 1 is effective and simple. AdGuard has a free version that is good but, for whatever reason, involves a lot more settings changes. AdGuard has the advantage of letting you select elements and block them. Wipr doesn’t, don’t know if Wipr 2 has that.

If you want free, try AdGuard or Firefox Focus.

const_void@lemmy.ml on 22 Dec 18:59 next collapse

There’s wBlock if you can’t justify the cost. I just prefer supporting indie devs. Not sure how effective it is against YouTube ads though.

nicerdicer@feddit.org on 22 Dec 19:02 next collapse

See my earlier comment: feddit.org/comment/3765971

IamAnonymous@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 19:55 collapse

There are a lot of options to block ads. I don’t pay for any apps and don’t see any ads on my Apple devices.

EleventhHour@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:11 next collapse

I’ve been using AdGuard for years, and I don’t ever have any problems with YouTube ads.

And it’s free

1984@lemmy.today on 22 Dec 18:16 next collapse

Newtube is all you need

Edit : Oh apple. Never mind.

CluckN@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 18:51 next collapse

I’m unfamiliar with Wipr is it worth $6 for the new one or just pay $2 for the original?

nicerdicer@feddit.org on 22 Dec 18:59 collapse

I use KaBlock and Hush Nag Blocker. Both apps are availiable for macOS as well as for iOS. They are made to work with Safari. So far I haven’t had any issues with ads, even when watching Youtube videos. They are free. I would give them a try first. If they don’t work for you, you always can purchase wipr later.

scytale@lemm.ee on 22 Dec 20:27 collapse

Which one do you like better? I try not to overload my phone content blockers because it’s hard to troubleshoot if a site breaks. I see Hush Nag claims they are FOSS so I’m leaning towards it.

nicerdicer@feddit.org on 22 Dec 21:52 collapse

I discovered KaBlock first, and it did its job. I did not test it with Youtube tho. A couple of weeks ago someone mentioned Hush Nag Blocker and I installed it as well. I think they complete each other, as Hush makes Cookie-Banners disappear, which KaBlock doesn’t. Both KaBlock and Hush seem to block ads from Youtube - I haven’t experienced ads on smartphone so far (I skipped into maybe 3 to 5 videos on it in the last couple of weeks, as I have a data plan that isn’t tailored for video streaming).

3aqn5k6ryk@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 19:46 next collapse

Why cant the dev just update the original wipr? Why the need for wipr 2?

I bought the original wipr years ago. Havent used it in favor of adguard.

Prontomomo@lemmy.world on 22 Dec 19:54 collapse

Because app developers can’t support themselves with a $5 app that people use for half a dozen years.

Skip buying one drink or appetizer and pay for an app to support people who make great things.

Mongostein@lemmy.ca on 22 Dec 23:30 collapse

Appies are like $13 where I am. A beer, $7-9.

This is a steal!

DavidGA@lemmy.world on 23 Dec 08:20 collapse

Paying for a YouTube ad blocker instead of just paying for YouTube Premium seems a little silly.

nokturne213@sopuli.xyz on 23 Dec 12:58 collapse

YouTube premium just went up to like $80/month didn’t it? Seems a bit more than $5.

const_void@lemmy.ml on 23 Dec 14:56 collapse

No, you’re thinking of YouTube TV. Different service.

nokturne213@sopuli.xyz on 23 Dec 21:25 collapse

Gotcha, I thought they were the same service.