[faag36]

The Internet for people who don't know about ad blockers must be a horrible place, it's no wonder everybody started using apps for everything.

[dest]

Aren't apps also crippled by ads?

[bduerst]

Yes. Apps are a step backwards because they are in a much less user-controlled space. App adoption is more correlated with mobile platform adoption as opposed to demand for ad blocking.

[etse]

Not nearly as much as mobile web.

[faag36]

Some have ads, but they are definitely not crippled by ads and malware.

[baud147258]

Not that horrible. I don't use an adblock at work, even if what I'm browsing is limited to the register and HN with the linked pages and it's usable.