# Wipr — Legacy version

> Ad and tracker blocker for Safari and apps, saving data and battery. (iPhone/iPad app by Kaylee Calderolla.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr/id1030595027 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kaylee Calderolla](https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: $1.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.26/5 from 1,037 App Store ratings · 276 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-09-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr/id1030595027/reviews.md

## What is Wipr?

• This is the legacy version of Wipr, intended only for users of older versions of iOS and macOS.
• Wipr 2 is now available, and it is strongly recommended for all users running at least iOS 17 or macOS 14 Sonoma. Search for “Wipr 2” in the App Store or find it in the “More by” section below!


Wipr blocks all ads, trackers, cryptocurrency miners, EU cookie and GDPR notices, and other annoyances, so you can focus on the content that matters to you.

It works in Safari and all apps that use Safari to display web pages.

• Time, Data, and Battery Saver
Web pages load a lot faster with Wipr, and much less needs to be downloaded. Your mobile devices will love this.

• Private
Wipr prevents countless trackers from invading your privacy. Wipr itself cannot, nor wants to, know what you do on the web.

• Fast
By using a new technology called Content Blocking Extensions, Wipr can do its job without slowing down Safari at all.

• Up-to-date
Wipr's blocklist is updated twice a week to keep up with the ever-changing web.

• Honest
No one can pay to unblock ads. There are no "acceptable ads". Wipr only answers to you.

• Global
Wipr will use an enhanced blocklist for Chinese, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Estonian, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese speakers.

• Smart
You can set up Wipr in seconds, and it will update automatically in the background to block future annoyances. There is no configuration.


This app was built with love and patience. I hope you'll enjoy using it as much as I enjoyed designing and building it.

Wipr is also available for your Mac, look for it in the Mac App Store!

Enjoy a cleaner web!


Terms & Conditions: https://kaylees.site/terms-and-conditions.html

## Key features

- Blocks ads and trackers
- Saves time, data, and battery
- Enhances privacy
- Speeds up web page loading
- Regularly updated blocklist
- Works in Safari and compatible apps

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $1.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Gang | $0.99 | per month |
| Copiously Generous Crew | $1.99 | per month |
| Lavishly Generous League | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Very Generous Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Wipr?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Free and simple to use
- 🔒 Respects user privacy
- 👍 Effective ad and tracker blocking
- 👍 Seamless integration with Safari
- 👍 Consistent updates and support

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with YouTube ads
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with some websites
- 🐛 Potential to break website functionality
- 🔋 Concerns about high battery consumption

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Greyed-out toggle switch on iOS
- Failure to update block lists over cellular data

**Most requested features**

- Ability to whitelist specific websites
- More customization options for blocking rules
- Notification system for app updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 276)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wipr/id1030595027/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Best of luck, but not for me

*2026-03-18, version 1.75*

Wipr’s one‑time purchase always felt dependable, so hearing that Wipr (Legacy) will be discontinued at the end of March is frustrating. It also makes me hesitant to pay for Wipr 2 if it might later be replaced by Wipr 3 and so on.

### 1/5 — Scammy developer

*2026-03-13, version 1.75*

Creates a “new” app that’s 2x the price and ends support for the “old” app. Will block and never support them again. Use wBlock for far superior ad blocking

### 1/5 — Discontinued

*2026-03-12, version 1.75*

Good Riddance!

### 1/5 — discontinued

*2026-03-11, version 1.75*

dev gave up on this in hopes to cash in on a new version. no offer for owners of the first version

### 1/5 — Shady developer

*2026-03-10, version 1.75*

Does not block ads anymore. 

Why is there a new paid version for a safari extension that does the same thing? And why is this one being discontinued?

### 3/5 — Now breaks Youtube

*2026-03-10, version 1.74*

Used to love this app and appreciative that the legacy app can still update the blocklists. However, for multiple blocklist updates YouTube now just loads a white screen at the cookie selection point. You have to disable Wipr accept/reject the cookies and then re-enable Wipr. This has to be done every time you clear the cookies.
I had considered Wipr2 but worried this will be a wasted purchase if it’s just going to do the same.

### 1/5 — Don’t bother

*2025-12-31, version 1.74*

Doesn’t work anymore especially on recipe sites. They just keep resetting with “there was a problem loading this page” errors.  

I bought this app and there’s no upgrade option to wipr 2, so… that should tell you about the level of support you can get for your money. Switching to AdGuard which is free.

### 1/5 — Not Working

*2025-12-27, version 1.74*

See title!  Not doing a darn thing to stop constant pop up ads.

### 1/5 — Abandoned by developer

*2025-12-24, version 1.74*

Used to work great but now it doesn’t do anything.

### 5/5 — Free yourself

*2025-11-28, version 1.73*

Does what it says and nothing else.

## Frequently asked questions about Wipr

### What does this app do?

This legacy version of the app blocks advertisements, trackers, cryptocurrency miners, and other web annoyances. It aims to provide a cleaner and faster browsing experience by preventing unwanted content from loading.

### What are the key features?

Key features include blocking ads and trackers, saving time, data, and battery life by speeding up web page loading, and enhancing user privacy. It also boasts a regularly updated blocklist and works across Safari and apps that utilize Safari for web content.

### Is this app free?

This is a legacy version of the app and is a paid application. A newer version, Wipr 2, is available and recommended for users on newer operating systems. Users should check the App Store for pricing details.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a legacy version intended for users of older versions of iOS and macOS. For newer devices, it is strongly recommended to use Wipr 2, which is compatible with at least iOS 17 or macOS 14 Sonoma.

### How does this app improve browsing?

It improves browsing by blocking intrusive ads and trackers, which significantly speeds up the loading of web pages. This reduction in downloaded content also conserves mobile data and battery life, leading to a more efficient and private online experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.76 — 2026-03-27

• This will be the last update for Wipr Legacy. It will be removed from the App Store on Apr 1st, 2026
• Wipr 2 is now available, full of new features, and frequently updated. Please check it out; hope to see you there!

### 1.75 — 2026-03-10

• Wipr Legacy will be discontinued at the end of this month; you can keep using it, but its effectiveness will decrease over time. 
• Wipr 2 is now available, and frequently updated. Please check it out; hope to see you there!

### 1.74 — 2025-12-21

• Compatibility with iOS 26.2
• Wipr 2 is now available, and frequently updated. Please check it out!

### 1.73 — 2025-11-06

• Compatibility with iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1
• Wipr 2 is now available, and frequently updated. Please check it out!

### 1.72 — 2025-09-10

• Compatibility with iOS 26 and iPadOS 26
• Wipr 2 is now available, and frequently updated. Please check it out!

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## More apps by Kaylee Calderolla

- [=  AGENCY  =](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agency/id1439866001)
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- [Agency 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/agency-2/id6757343613)

All apps by Kaylee Calderolla: https://appshunter.io/developer/379876189

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-10.*