Gambling blocker
Block gambling on your iPhone and Mac, with a partner in your corner.
Blockd blocks betting services and gambling sites in every app and browser. If protection turns off, someone you trust knows within seconds.
Free to download · 3 active blocks free
How it works
01
Block gambling in one tap
Pick DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365, and other gambling services from the list. Add any other betting site that you want gone.
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.
03
Get support when it's hard
An urge passes faster when you're not alone with it. Your partner can send you a note, and you can reach out before you turn anything off.
Why the website matters as much as the app
Deleting a betting app is a good first step. But the same sportsbook still loads in Safari a few seconds later. Blockd blocks the service at the DNS level, so the app and the website both stop loading on your iPhone and your Mac.
A blocker is one tool, not the whole plan
Blocking helps most when you use it with other support. Some banks can block gambling payments on your cards. Many states and operators offer self-exclusion. A counselor or a support group can help with what sits under the urge.
- Block gambling services and sites with Blockd.
- Ask your bank about a gambling block on your cards.
- Look into self-exclusion with the operators that you used.
- Talk to someone. In the US, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738).
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 block sports betting apps?
Blockd blocks gambling services at the DNS level, so their apps and websites stop loading. You can also add any betting site that you want to block.
Can I turn the block off when I want?
Yes. Blockd never locks you out. If you turn protection off, your partner gets an alert within seconds, so the choice is never a secret.
Does it work on Mac too?
Yes. Blockd for Mac uses the same account and blocklist, so a gambling block on your iPhone applies on your Mac too.
Where can I get help for problem gambling?
In the US, call or text 1-800-MY-RESET (1-800-697-3738), the National Problem Gambling Helpline, for free, confidential help at any hour. In the UK, call the National Gambling Helpline at 0808 8020 133. A licensed counselor can help you make a plan that fits your life.