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Free - Crystal (iOS) (Normally $0.99)

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Associatediriekid @ dean-murphy on 17/09/2015 - 07:23 itunes.apple.com (2018 clicks)
Last edited 17/09/2015 - 13:37 by 1 other user

Crystal Is Now Available For FREE!

Crystal is a content blocker for iPhone & iPad designed to make the mobile web a great experience again by removing adverts and tracking from the mobile web.

Huh, why free?

I want everyone to experience Crystal for themselves so as a thank you to my early adopters, I've decided to make it free for a very limited time.

Compatibility: Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch (6th generation).

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  • Milkyboners on 17/09/2015 - 07:33
    -1

    Required iOS 9, but how? I thought the latest iOS is 8.4.1

    • iShibby on 17/09/2015 - 07:36
      +7

      iOS 9 came out this morning, upgrade!

  • GregFiona on 17/09/2015 - 07:33
    -1

    app requires iOs 9 or later?

    • iShibby on 17/09/2015 - 07:36
      +2

      iOS 9 came out this morning, upgrade!

      • GregFiona on 17/09/2015 - 07:39
        +2

        It should be mentioned in description/title to avoid confusion

        • iShibby on 17/09/2015 - 07:39
          +2

          Agreed..

  • iShibby on 17/09/2015 - 07:39
    +3

    Maybe add to the description the minimum requirements for the app e.g iPhone 5S and higher…

    • Associatediriekid @ dean-murphy on 17/09/2015 - 07:51
      +2

      updated thanks mate

      • Gavman on 17/09/2015 - 13:38
        +1

        Ok I've installed the app on iOS 9 for my iPhone 6. And enabled it in safari setting. So when I go to heraldsun.com.au in safari I still see ads?!?!! Is this working correctly? something ive missed?

  • zzymurgy on 17/09/2015 - 08:10

    Why does it need ios9 though? Does it rely on brand new features?
    87% of iOS users are on ios8.

    • PainToad on 17/09/2015 - 08:14
      +4

      Obviously because it uses new APIs in the webview.

  • krouton24 on 17/09/2015 - 08:43

    Is ad blocking not available to the iPhone 5?

    • hashtagbargain on 17/09/2015 - 10:31
      +2

      not available coz it needs a 64 bit processor which is only available from 5S onwards.

      • pongie on 17/09/2015 - 16:11
        +1

        no 32 bit support?

        Whats a good alternative for iPhone 5 then? tried another in the appstore and it creates a VPN profile.

  • Saxon on 17/09/2015 - 09:07
    +1

    Does Crystal actually save bandwidth?

    • dlovep on 17/09/2015 - 09:35
      +1

      theoretically it should, it would be weird to download image/flash and just to hide.

  • Downtooz on 17/09/2015 - 09:26

    Just installed. Trying it now. Thanks.

  • justcallmeboss on 17/09/2015 - 10:43
    +1

    Any privacy concerns with the app? It says they can't view your content but anything else at all? Apple is usually good on this front as long as you don't have a silly iCloud password etc

    • PainToad on 17/09/2015 - 12:27
      +2

      All it does is block HTTP requests. No different to using a host file. Nothing to be worried about.

  • Gavman on 17/09/2015 - 12:10
    +1

    Isnt there an embedded feature with iOS9 that will do this like in safari? or am I mistake. I read stuff on this that IOS9 will allow ppl to block ads and speed up browsing/save data.

    • PainToad on 17/09/2015 - 12:28
      +3

      This is what that is. Apple added the ability for third-parties to use APIs to block content from their webviews. But didn't actually make any blocking functionality themselves. Very open and unlike them.

      • Gavman on 17/09/2015 - 12:40
        +1

        Ahhh. thanks for clarifying.

        Would be good if they can do the same for NFC. its been over a year and the technology in the iPhone 6 is still practically useless in AUS

  • Hirolol on 17/09/2015 - 12:30
    +1

    So is the basically the same as adblock?
    But wont block stuff like youtube adds?
    Is there anything that will block ads on youtube?

  • Gavman on 17/09/2015 - 13:21
    +1

    Ok I've installed the app on iOS 9. And enabled it in safari setting. So when I go to heraldsun.com.au in safari I still see ads?!?!! Is this working?

  • cmdwedge on 17/09/2015 - 14:49
    +1

    Works for me! Thanks very much, I didn't know about the new content blocking feature. Cheers.

  • hashtagbargain on 17/09/2015 - 14:58

    I tried it on my phone, surprised to see that not only does it block ads in safari, it also blocked those banner ads from free versions of xe converter and speedtest.net. interesting, I wonder how this works.

  • jamesnguyen on 17/09/2015 - 15:14

    upgrading ios9. Will try this. thanks

  • GateauBoeuf on 17/09/2015 - 17:00

    tfw you're still chilling with your 3gs

  • netizen on 17/09/2015 - 17:41

    Because of this I just updated to iOS9. Thanks, but still some compatible issues. Mine is just iPhone 5.

  • socceroo on 17/09/2015 - 18:25

    Thank you for the free app OP!

    Can't seem to get it to work on my iPhone 6+, tried uninstall/reboot etc. The blocklist version says 0 btw.

    Edit: updated on wifi, all good now.

  • MelBourne on 17/09/2015 - 19:16

    I was reading about how apple have allowed apps like this now. Was going to start researching a good app for my phone later…. Thanks for the freebie!!

  • surat on 17/09/2015 - 20:00

    I haven't upgraded to ios9 yet but when I check in the app store, it shows $2.99 so it is not free anymore.
    Do I need to upgrade it first in order to get it for free?

  • fastzoomzoom on 17/09/2015 - 20:02

    Expired… Literally moments ago

  • venomx2 on 17/09/2015 - 20:08

    Shows app for $2.99 not free.

  • eviledward on 17/09/2015 - 20:19

    damn, did I miss out :(

  • GordonR on 17/09/2015 - 20:48
    +2

    This is a pretty big deal, so deserves more than a passing mention on OzB!

    http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-09-17/apple-enables-ad-block…

    The basic idea is that if a giant like Apple permits apps to implement ad-blocking then the mums-n-dads (whoever they may be) who would neither want to, nor know how to, jailbreak, will view ad-blocking as standard and legitimate behaviour.

    If enough do so, then the entire "flash you are the 999,999th visitor flash click here flash" sub-industry will essentially collapse.

  • superforever on 17/09/2015 - 21:57
    +1

    Miss out after upgraded to IOS9, won't allow me to buy before upgrade.

  • geoffs87 on 17/09/2015 - 22:32
    +1

    not free anymore :(

  • martino on 18/09/2015 - 08:59

    I've installed a similar app '1blockr' which is free for the basic version. Tested and working great on sites like smh/the age.

  • jmzcray on 18/09/2015 - 09:33
    -2

    Same feature functionality are available from other apps (e.g. Adbl0ck) and it is free already.

  • malouphix on 18/09/2015 - 12:51

    Well done Dean,
    Just saw an article on Venture Beat which mentioned your app. You must be killing it with this app.

  • Bob81 on 20/09/2015 - 10:00

    Wow… well done Dean; your app is the number one paid app on the Aussie iTunes store at the moment! Congratulations!

  • divergent on 02/10/2015 - 16:09

    Brisbane Times Article: Ad blocking on iPhone: is it worth it?

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