Accountability for couples
Accountability for couples, without the surveillance.
Blockd lets one or both of you choose blocks and share them. Your partner sees your protection status and your blocklist, and gets an alert if protection turns off. They never see your screen or your history.
Free to download · 3 active blocks free
How it works
01
Talk about it first
Agree on what you each want to block and why. Blockd works best as a choice that you make, not a rule that someone sets for you.
02
Pair your accounts
Invite your partner with a 6-character code. You can both be each other's partner.
03
Support each other
Send notes and encouragement, celebrate streak milestones, and talk when an alert arrives.
Trust without a camera
Screenshot apps can make a partner feel like a guard. Many couples find that hard on both people. Blockd shares less, on purpose: whether protection is on, what is blocked, and what changed. That is enough to stay honest, and it leaves room for privacy.
When an alert arrives
An alert is the start of a conversation, not a verdict. Ask before you assume. Many alerts have plain causes, like another VPN app on the phone. If the alert is a real slip, the most useful thing a partner can do is stay calm and stay close.
Straight answers
What Blockd can’t do
- Blockd blocks by website address. It can't see what is on a page, and it never takes screenshots.
- Anyone can turn off a blocker that they installed. Blockd doesn't stop you. It tells your partner within seconds.
- An iPhone runs one VPN at a time. If you connect another VPN app, it can replace Blockd's connection.
- A few apps use their own DNS and can get around DNS filtering.
Common questions
Can we both use Blockd?
Yes. Each of you can have your own blocks and be the other person's partner. One account covers each person's iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Will my partner see the sites I visit?
No. Your partner sees your protection status, your blocklist, and changes to it. Blockd doesn't show browsing history, take screenshots, or read messages.
Can I use Blockd to monitor my partner without telling them?
No. Blockd is built for adults who choose accountability. Both people know the partnership exists, and nothing is hidden from the person whose device is protected.
What should we do after an alert?
Talk soon and stay curious. Ask what happened before you react. A counselor who works with couples can help if alerts keep causing conflict.
Guides on the blog
How to Be a Good Accountability Partner (What to Say)
What to say when an accountability alert comes in, what to avoid saying, and how to stay kind and steady as a partner for the long run.
· 7 min
Accountability Apps Without Screenshots: How They Work
Screenshot accountability shows your partner your screen. Here is how alert-based accountability works instead, what it misses, and who it fits.
· 8 min