Comment by sevenzero

Comment by sevenzero 3 days ago

5 replies

Apps are usually built so people can't skip ads. Its the only reason to have an app. Other than esoteric reasons like "we also have an app because x,y,z also have apps".

kllrnohj 3 days ago

I don't think that applies to Patreon which, as far as I know, doesn't have any ads in the first place?

The app might make it easier for them to enforce DRM-like behaviors to prevent people from pirating creators content, but I strongly suspect people aren't doing that on iOS regardless.

vlod 3 days ago

Yep, it's the driving force why I rarely install apps. If the mobile site doesn't work well, it's a good filter that I shouldn't use it. (Doom scrolling trap).

For those that are not aware, on Android you can install Firefox and Ublock-Origin. Life saver!

aembleton 3 days ago

Most of them still source their ads from a known domain so you can easily block them using DNS.

  • sevenzero a day ago

    That might be easy but its stuff most people dont know how to do. Its mostly a war on ad blocks.