Wipr 2 4+

I’ve been using Wipr 1 since release and was so impressed at how well it worked I gave the max tip available. I have no idea how many years I’ve used Wipr 1 (it seems like three or four at least) that when I discovered there was a new version, I immediately purchased it if only to throw some more cash Kaylee’s way. I’ve only used Wipr 2 for one day but it seems to work as good as Wipr 1 (that is to say flawlessly) but I’ll use it a few more days and if it’s solid, I’ll send along the max tip again.

Bottom line: Wipr 2 is just as simple to use as the first version and works just as well. 10/10 recommended!

We have been an advocate and supporter of Wipr since the previous version. The latest version offers and improved user interface and user experience, while still maintaining a simple implementation process. When the application is up-to-date with the latest definitions, it performs very well against all of our testing to block various web, browsing, annoyances, cookies, and other elements. Unfortunately, when closed the application still does not automatically update behind the scenes for the user. The user must keep the application open for updates to transpire, which means the user must remember to update the application’s definitions. This auto-update failure is the only shortcoming that we observe. Otherwise, this is an excellent application and highly recommendable.

Wipr is one of the more effective content blockers on the App Store and it gets there without the user having to spend 20 minutes flipping various settings on and off to see what works, which is a real positive.

The problem is I’m not sure how Wipr 2 is different from the original. I get that sometimes you want to do a complete rewrite, but this one doesn’t feel like it was necessary from the customer’s perspective and I’m a bit disappointed that there aren’t more apparent improvements to justify the price.

A major feature the original was missing that this is also missing is the ability to not filter on certain sites. The functionality in Safari to turn off content blockers on a site isn’t reliable and randomly turns back on.