Compare Blocking Software
Use our editorial comparison table to find the tool that suits your technical requirements.
| Tool Name | Tool Type | Category | Supported Devices | Web Block | App Block | Scheduling | Multi-device | Editorial Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gamban | App/Software | Gambling-Specific | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Constantly updated database, difficult to bypass. Paid tier. |
| BetBlocker | App/Software | Gambling-Specific | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Linux | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Free charity-run tool. Allows scheduling non-blocking periods. |
| GamBlock | App/Software | Gambling-Specific | Windows, Android, iOS (limited) | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Uses heuristics to catch unknown sites. Premium pricing. |
| Betfilter | App/Software | Gambling-Specific | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | Yes | No | Limited | Discrete background operation. No unauthorized popups. |
| Cold Turkey Blocker | Software | General Blocker | Windows, macOS | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Requires manual input of sites to block. Extremely hard to bypass. |
| Freedom | App/Software | General Blocker | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Good for general digital wellness. Requires user configuration. |
| FocusMe | Software | General Blocker | Windows, macOS, Android | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Robust scripting and blocking features for power users. |
| Tech Lockdown | DNS Service | General Blocker | Router, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Yes | Depends | Yes | Yes | DNS level blocking. Excellent for whole-home network coverage. |