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I make a Safari ad blocker app for iOS and macOS - Magic Lasso Adblock - https://www.magiclasso.co/ https://www.magiclasso.co/ It's free to use and download wi
by happybuy 5y ago
I make a Safari ad blocker app for iOS and macOS - Magic Lasso Adblock - https://www.magiclasso.co/ https://www.magiclasso.co/
It's free to use and download with an optional Pro subscription that includes additional features and makes > $500/month.
Key things that have helped the revenue in 2021:
- Released a major new version 3.0 which blocks all YouTube ads and has kicked along sales and improved the conversion rate considerably
- Apple's small business program began this year that only takes a 15% cut instead of 30%
- After a long time developing and updating the app, it now includes most features requested by users, so it's achieved a 4+ star rating on the App Stores
- Downloads were originally weighted heavily towards the macOS version but it is now getting more usage on iOS which is growing the overall sales volume
- ant6n 5y agoWait, it's possible to have an ad locker on iOS safari? I thought this thing is impossible and unlock etc don't exist on iOS.
- hhh 5y agoContent blockers and extensions are supported on iOS. https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/get-extensions-iphab0432bf6/ios https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/get-extensions-iphab0...
- happybuy 5y agoYes it's possible to build ad blockers on Safari using the Apple content blocker API. Support was also added for Web extensions in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey. The web extension support is what enabled us to deploy complete YouTube ad blocking on iOS in Safari – previously it wasn't possible to do this reliably just with the content blocker API.
- alphabettsy 5y agoSince iOS 12 or 13.
- exikyut 5y agoThe GP comment is an app for macOS. Do you know of any good, reputable blockers for iOS?
- newscracker 5y agoThe GP’s comment is for macOS and iOS. On iOS, Firefox Focus (a single tab browser) comes with a content blocker. Hush is another good content blocker. Of course, Magic Lasso (free or paid).
- exikyut 5y agoI've only experienced the dictatorial context of Chrome on Android, so would never have fathomed something like this would ever pass policy. Hence I didn't quite pay proper attention to the copy on the website, which does note that it works on iOS. Thanks. And wow.
- Nexxxeh 5y agoHow much is the Pro subscription please? I can't see it listed on the homepage, and if I go to the App Store page, the "yearly subscription" is listed multiple times at $30 or $15.
- happybuy 5y agoThe optional Pro subscription is $US30 p/a (with differing prices in other regions). There's also the free version of the app which includes ad blocking along with a 1 month free trial of the Pro version available in-app to see if it's useful for you before committing to a full year.
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- billyhoffman 5y agoMagic Lasso is what enabled me to finally stop using Chrome on my personal devices and just use Safari. I’ve been a happy (and paying) Magic Lasso user for over a year since I heard you advertise on some Mac podcasts. Thank you for building this awesome product
- happybuy 5y agoGlad that you are enjoying using Magic Lasso and thanks so much for the support – it helps us to continue developing, updating and improving the app.