Says it doesn’t track but it does
Response from developer
Thank you for flagging this — it's a completely valid concern. The permission prompt you saw ("can access browsing history") is Apple's standard dialog shown for every Safari extension, because without it the extension can't detect which site you're on to apply your rules. Cookie DNT never collects or transmits any data — everything runs entirely on your device with no server, no analytics, and no account. The one exception: if you opt into the remote cookie list feature in Settings, the app fetches an external blocklist — but even then, no personal data is sent, only a plain download request. If you'd like to verify this, Apple's Privacy Report in Settings → Privacy & Security shows all network connections your apps make. You won't find any unexpected connections from Cookie DNT. We really appreciate you taking privacy seriously — that's exactly why this app exists.
Why has the enable toggle been removed?
Potentially essential utility but there’s a lack of transparency with the updates.
Response from developer
Thanks for taking the time to review. I'd love to hear more about what could make this better. Feel free to reach out to me@sufiyanyasa.com!
Nifty extension to selectively block cookies
That said, getting this to work smoothly with sign-in–heavy services like Gmail (and other sites that rely on multiple domains) can be tricky. The app clearly has a lot of power, but it would really benefit from clearer documentation and step-by-step guidance explaining how it works and how to configure it effectively. Right now, the changelog is the main way to understand how features have evolved, which isn’t ideal for new users.
With better user-facing documentation, this would easily be a five-star app. I’m excited to see how it continues to evolve alongside changing web and privacy technologies.
Response from developer
Thanks for the feedback! Happy to hear it's working well. Feel free to reach out to me@sufiyanyasa.com if you have any suggestions to make it even better.
Works Great!
It runs quietly in the background with no popups, no dashboards to babysit, and no broken websites. Once configured, it continuously removes tracking cookies, limits cross site tracking, and keeps Safari sessions clean without slowing anything down. Settings sync across devices via iCloud, and the app itself collects no data. It feels like a missing native Safari feature rather than a third party add on.
And for anyone clutching a smartphone while loudly complaining that apps collect user data, give me a break. Carrying a modern phone and pretending you live off grid is pure self parody. Tools like this exist for people who actually understand the game and choose to limit the damage instead of playing the fool.
Response from developer
Wow - Thank you for this review. Definitely I posting this to my wall
