# Anchor - Bet Blocker — Block Gambling. Quit for Good.

> Block Gambling. Quit for Good. (iPhone/iPad app by Branko Popovic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-bet-blocker/id6760262304 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Branko Popovic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530232035)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-03
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anchor-bet-blocker/id6760262304/reviews.md

## What is Anchor?

Gambling is designed to pull you back in. Anchor fights back.
Block gambling apps and websites at the system level using Apple's Screen Time technology. When you try to open a blocked app anyway, Anchor hits you with a blunt reality chec — designed to kill the impulse before you act on it.

BLOCK GAMBLING APPS
Select the gambling apps on your phone and Anchor blocks them at the system level. No workarounds, no loopholes.

BLOCK GAMBLING WEBSITES
Choose from 2,500+ known gambling sites or add your own. Anchor blocks them across every browser on your device, Safari, Chrome, all of them.

TRACK YOUR PROGRESS
Watch your gamble-free streak grow in real time. See exactly how many days, hours, and minutes you've stayed clean, and how much money you've saved.

DAILY CHECK-IN
A simple daily prompt keeps you honest. Stay clean and your streak grows. Slip up and the app helps you reset and start again, no judgment.

SOS WHEN URGES HIT
Feeling the pull? Tap the SOS button for immediate support:
- Identify what's triggering your urge
- Reach out to your anchor contact with one tap
- Try a guided 4-7-8 breathing exercise
- Get a quick physical challenge or creative puzzle to redirect your focus

YOUR ANCHOR CONTACT
Designate one trusted person as your accountability partner. Call or message them directly from the app whenever you need support.

STREAK CALENDAR
See your full history at a glance. Track your best streaks and build momentum over time.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account required. No sign-in. All your data stays on your device. Anchor doesn't track you, it protects you.

SUBSCRIPTION
Anchor Premium unlocks app blocking, website blocking, and anchor contact features with a monthly or yearly plan.
The average gambler loses over $6,000 per year. Anchor doesn't judge you for where you've been. It just gives you the tools to stop going back.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Anchor Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Anchor Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-11

Introducing Journal — Your Private Recovery Companion

Track your recovery journey with a new daily journal built specifically for gambling recovery                                                                                                                           
  - Write or speak — record entries via text or voice with automatic transcription                                               
  - Daily mood check-ins — log how you're feeling (Steady, Shaky, Craving, Proud, Flat, Angry)                                   
  - Calendar view — see your journey at a glance with color-coded clean days and slips                                           
  - Streak tracking — watch your gamble-free days grow and celebrate milestones                                                  
  - Search & playback — revisit past entries and listen back to voice recordings

One entry per day. Your words. Your progress. No one else sees it.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-04-27

- Get Help Hotlines. Access gambling helpline numbers and resources for your region, right from the app. Call or visit support websites with a single tap. 
- Check-In Success Screen. After checking in gamble-free, see a motivating celebration screen showing your streak in days.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-04-22

- Push Notifications — Stay on track with timely reminders and encouragement to support your gamble-free journey.                                                                                                                                 - Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-04-07

- Improved website blocking — custom domains you enter are now automatically cleaned up and validated, so blocking works more reliably                                                                                - Performance and stability improvements

### 1.0 — 2026-03-24

No release notes.

## More apps by Branko Popovic

- [30DC: 30 Day Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/30dc-30-day-challenge/id1530232033)

All apps by Branko Popovic: https://appshunter.io/developer/1530232035

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