Better Blocker 2018.1 -
The 2018.1 version introduced several structural and design updates intended to make the app more sustainable and user-friendly:
: The "Exceptions" list was renamed to the "Do Not Block" list for clearer functionality. Better Blocker 2018.1
: Better was built as a free and open-source project, with its source code hosted on GitLab. The 2018
: Following the app's retirement, the developers recommended 1Blocker as a primary alternative for Safari users seeking robust privacy protections. Other popular alternatives in the privacy space include Privacy Badger and Ghostery . Better: Home Other popular alternatives in the privacy space include
: Users gained the ability to see the specific version and last update timestamp for the active blocking rules.
: 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 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.