Uninstall Wipr 1

[cigz]

Yea or I could just use uBlock Origin for free, which is still the BEST blocker.

You can use uBlock Origin, if you don't use Safari.
Wipr is a Safari's adblocker.

I use Wipr 1 but won't be updating to Wipr 2. I only like Wipr because it's not a heavy app and it doesn't use much resources but I've been using Wipr 2 in beta for months, I have sent several feedbacks and issues with the app, how it breaks some sites and how ads are still showing up and literally nothing has been fixed.
Also if I'm not mistaken, the developer once said that Wipr 1 users and Wipr 2 beta testers will be able to upgrade to final Wipr 2 with a discount. Looks like it's not happening anymore.

For a similar price I can get adguard (after a discount) that works way better than Wipr.

 

[foo2]

You can use uBlock Origin, if you don't use Safari.
Wipr is a Safari's adblocker.

I use Wipr 1 but won't be updating to Wipr 2. I only like Wipr because it's not a heavy app and it doesn't use much resources but I've been using Wipr 2 in beta for months, I have sent several feedbacks and issues with the app, how it breaks some sites and how ads are still showing up and literally nothing has been fixed.
Also if I'm not mistaken, the developer once said that Wipr 1 users and Wipr 2 beta testers will be able to upgrade to final Wipr 2 with a discount. Looks like it's not happening anymore.

For a similar price I can get adguard (after a discount) that works way better than Wipr.

I can't believe we're debating $4.99 here. How much did that Mac cost you?

Developers' time has value. I find $4.99 to be an amazing price, and I was happy to pay it to get a more Mac-specific product and to encourage Mac development.

Don't get too caught up in uBlock Origin: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/15...ublock-origin-phaseout-manifest-v3-ad-blocker. TLDR: It's going away soon, for good, to be replaced with a more limited 'lite' version.

 

[katbel]

I can't believe we're debating $4.99 here. How much did that Mac cost you?

Developers' time has value. I find $4.99 to be an amazing price, and I was happy to pay it to get a more Mac-specific product and to encourage Mac development.

Don't get too caught up in uBlock Origin: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/15...ublock-origin-phaseout-manifest-v3-ad-blocker. TLDR: It's going away soon, for good, to be replaced with a more limited 'lite' version.

I agree with you about supporting developers who work hard and charge right . The only point that concerns me is the subscription that comes with WIPR 2 after you bought it: do you need to pay it to have the app fully functional or it's just a voluntary tip like it was for WIPR 1? I checked on his website but couldn't find anything explaining the extra $

 

[Big Bad D]

People who bought Wipr 1 have to pay again for Wipr 2. Disgusting.

Why? Don’t app designers who are maintaining and developing their apps, deserve to periodically make some money? In my view Wipr works well, and is worth the relatively low price.

 

[Big Bad D]

I agree with you about supporting developers who work hard and charge right . The only point that concerns me is the subscription that comes with WIPR 2 after you bought it: do you need to pay it to have the app fully functional or it's just a voluntary tip like it was for WIPR 1? I checked on his website but couldn't find anything explaining the extra $

What subscription? I see no subscriptions, just the one-off payment.

 

[doogm]

I agree with you about supporting developers who work hard and charge right . The only point that concerns me is the subscription that comes with WIPR 2 after you bought it: do you need to pay it to have the app fully functional or it's just a voluntary tip like it was for WIPR 1? I checked on his website but couldn't find anything explaining the extra $

I'm pretty sure that it's her website. Her name is Kaylee Serena Calderolla. And there is no subscription; just a single payment that enables Wipr 2 on any iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS device you own.

From https://kaylees.site/wipr2.html

Wipr 2 is a universal app: install it on all your devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro) with a single purchase. It’s fully accessible with VoiceOver, Voice Control, and more. Dark and Tinted icon variants are included.

If you are talking about in-app payments, all of them are listed as tips (Tip, Yearly Recurring Tip, Mega Tip, Monthly Recurring Tip.)

 

[foo2]

Yeah $5 to block everywhere for all my devices is a steal. Many don’t even realize this exists on iOS side.

 

[Adora]

Disgusting… I’m telling you, disgusting.

Wipr was released in 2015, costed $1.99, and it still continue to be updated with the latest blocklist even after release of Wipr 2.
You might call it disgusting, but in the meantime people like me have been making regular voluntary tips/donations because it just feels wrong to use a regularly supported piece of software for 9 years after only paying $1.99

I sometimes feel the same for Adguard. I didn't even know if I had to pay anything for Adguard Pro on iOS, what is much more than just a Safari extension. I don't find it in the paid purchases list and get free updates since 2017.

I think they gave me a Promo code because I was a beta tester. I also had one for Mac but that expired.

My other Mac license is a lifetime license for two devices that costed me only €5.26 in 2017.

And they also have a very good customer service. I thank them by testing their apps on the latest macOS betas or use the Nightly version and report every bug.

I won't be mad if Adguard 3 will be a completely new app where my licenses don't work anymore. I gave them less than $6 for almost 8 years of daily use.


Maybe I confused Wipr with 1Blocker and thought it is a subscription app too. That's why I wrote I don't like it.


By the way you can still use 1Blocker for free with all features if you find their TestFlight link.

I "use" Airmail Beta for free since before TestFlight even existed. At least it's installed on Mac and iPhone and would work.

For several years I had all Readdle apps for free because I registered for a beta test and got a profile that gave me an app from where I could install all apps instead of the AppStore. But I didn't use those also very much. So no bad conscience there and with Airmail.


But often I think. The Mac or iPhone was so expensive, why should I give money on top for apps and always search for free alternatives. Also I like Open Source very much and those are very often free, but most apps I don't use very much, so I won't support them.

I also don't like this subscription thing. I still use 1Password 6 for example. I would pay for a 1Password 7 license but they don't sell them anymore and before also only if you asked.
1Password 8 can't even be opened before you login and is subscription only. Then I could also use Proton Pass, what I already have because of my subscription for mainly VPN and cloud storage.

 

[katbel]

I'm pretty sure that it's her website. Her name is Kaylee Serena Calderolla. And there is no subscription; just a single payment that enables Wipr 2 on any iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS device you own.

From https://kaylees.site/wipr2.html
If you are talking about in-app payments, all of them are listed as tips (Tip, Yearly Recurring Tip, Mega Tip, Monthly Recurring Tip.)

Thanks for the clarification!