Show HN: I created a privacy respecting ad blocker for apps
magiclasso.co
What makes this app ad blocker feature special?
- All ad blocking is done directly on device,
- Using a fast, efficient Swift-based architecture (based upon Swift-NIO)
- Follows a strict ZERO data collection and logging policy
- Blocks ads in all apps on iPhones, iPads and Macs
It works as a local VPN proxy, so it filters all of your traffic locally without going through any third-party servers. The app ad blocker works across News apps, Social media, Games and even browsers like Chrome and Firefox.
After using ad blocking in Safari for a long time, it is eye-opening how many ads and trackers are also embedded in apps themselves. The app is available via the App Store, with a 30 day free trial, before an annual subscription is required.
I know there are many other ad blockers available, but I hope the combination of performance, efficiency and respect for privacy will mean that this particular feature is a valuable option.
It also took a LOT of work to get this working seamlessly within the App Store and iOS / macOS limitations, so am glad the app has been able to finally be released into the world.
Full details on the feature are in the release post: