Covenant Eyes alternative

A Covenant Eyes alternative that blocks first and never takes screenshots.

Covenant Eyes is built around screenshots that a partner reviews. Blockd takes a different path: it blocks sites in every app on your iPhone and Mac, and your partner gets an alert if protection turns off. We make Blockd, so here is an honest comparison.

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Free to download · 3 active blocks free

How it works

  1. 01

    Choose what to block

    Turn on the adult filter and safe search, and add any site or service that you want gone.

  2. 02

    Invite your partner

    Send a 6-character code to someone you trust. They see your protection status, your blocklist, and every change you make.

  3. 03

    Your partner sees changes, not your screen

    Your partner sees your protection status and your blocklist, and gets an alert within seconds if protection turns off.

How the two approaches differ

Covenant Eyes now sells its service as Victory by Covenant Eyes. On Android, Windows, and Mac, it takes screenshots of device activity and offers optional porn blocking. On iPhone and iPad, it takes screenshots in Safari only, and in other browsers and apps it detects and can block likely explicit domain names.

Blockd never takes screenshots. It blocks at the DNS level, so a blocked site doesn't load in any app or browser. Your partner learns when protection turns off or your blocklist changes, and nothing else.

When Covenant Eyes is the better choice

We make Blockd, and it isn't right for everyone.

  • You need Android or Windows. Blockd runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac only.
  • You want a partner to review screenshots of what you saw.
  • You want one plan for a family. A Covenant Eyes plan covers up to 10 users on unlimited devices.

When Blockd is the better choice

Blockd fits adults on iPhone and Mac who want the block to do the work and a partner to know when it stops.

  • You don't want anyone to see screenshots of your screen.
  • You want a site blocked in every app and browser, not reviewed after the fact.
  • You want to start free. The free plan includes 3 active blocks.

Side by side

BlockdVictory by Covenant Eyes
PlatformsiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac
ScreenshotsNeverYes (Safari only on iPhone and iPad)
BlockingEvery app and browser, by website addressOptional; likely explicit domains on iPhone
Partner alert if protection turns offWithin secondsCheck their current features
PriceFree with 3 blocks; $7.99 a month or $39.99 a year$18 a month, $198 a year, or $950 lifetime

Victory by Covenant Eyes and Blockd, on the features that matter most for adults. Prices checked on each company’s own site on October 17, 2026. We make Blockd.

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

Does Blockd take screenshots like Covenant Eyes?

No. Blockd never takes screenshots. It blocks sites by their address, and your partner sees your protection status and your blocklist, not your screen.

Is Blockd cheaper than Covenant Eyes?

For one person, yes. Blockd Pro costs $7.99 a month or $39.99 a year, and the free plan includes 3 active blocks. Victory by Covenant Eyes costs $18 a month or $198 a year, and that plan covers up to 10 users.

Does Blockd work on Android or Windows?

No. Blockd runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. If you need Android or Windows, Covenant Eyes supports both.

Can I switch from Covenant Eyes to Blockd?

Yes. Install Blockd, invite your partner with a 6-character code, and turn on the blocks that you want. Cancel Covenant Eyes through its own account settings.

Guides on the blog

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