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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

adblockers for Safari work in two ways:

  • Setting a content blocker list of rules (fast, simple). Very likely they all share similar lists.
  • Dynamic JavaScript injection, this can block more complex ads.

AdGuard does both, which is why it’s good.

I’ve never used Wipr, but zero customization sounds awful.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

AdGuard does both, which is why it’s good.

Do you need a paid license to get both features, or is the free version enough?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I use it for free, no issues. Paid gets you DNS blocking.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Most are free. YouTube adblocking is paid, not sure which others.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Ah, gotcha. Yeah, looks like premium handles more complex adblocking too. But in general I haven’t had any issues with the free version of AdGuard that would lead me to needing an IAP.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Thanks! I'm going to try the free version :)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Wipr does both too, and the lack of configurability isn't as bad as you think it is. But if that's a dealbreaker for you, then stay away from it.