Better Blocker 2018.1 (2027)

The release, developed by Laura Kalbag and Aral Balkan of the Small Technology Foundation , was a significant update to their independent, non-commercial privacy tool for Safari on iOS and macOS.

: Users gained the ability to see the specific version and last update timestamp for the active blocking rules.

: The update refined the user interface to be more consistent and intuitive across both iOS and macOS versions. Better Blocker 2018.1

: The "Better" app was eventually removed from sale and is no longer actively maintained. The developers cited challenges with Apple's developer account policies and technical shifts (humorously referred to as "fruit poisoning") as reasons for the app's closure.

The primary goal of the "Better" project was to provide a "no-bullshit" alternative to mainstream ad-blockers that are often funded by the ad-tech industry. Key Features and Changes in 2018.1 The release, developed by Laura Kalbag and Aral

: Better was built as a free and open-source project, with its source code hosted on GitLab.

: Prior to this release, Better was priced at Tier 5 ($4.99). The developers eventually adjusted pricing to be more accessible, moving toward lower tiers to increase their reach. : The "Better" app was eventually removed from

: The "Exceptions" list was renamed to the "Do Not Block" list for clearer functionality.