# Bantay Pusta — Gambling Blocker/Recovery App

> Gambling Blocker/Recovery App (iPhone/iPad app by TRUE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bantay-pusta/id6759442045 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [TRUE RECOVERY SOLUTIONS INC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1878611377)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 141 MB
- Released: 2026-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-10-06
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bantay-pusta/id6759442045/reviews.md

## What is Bantay Pusta?

Bantay Pusta is a digital self-control and accountability app designed to help individuals reduce and avoid access to online gambling platforms.

The application blocks access to known gambling websites directly on the device, helping users stay focused on their personal goals and maintain healthier online habits. Bantay Pusta promotes responsible technology use by preventing exposure to betting and gambling content across supported browsers and applications.

In addition to website blocking, Bantay Pusta includes a personal recovery journal where users can document their daily progress, thoughts, and milestones throughout their journey toward gambling-free living. This feature encourages self-reflection, motivation, and long-term behavioral improvement.

Key Features

• Block access to gambling and betting websites
• Promote safer and healthier internet usage
• Personal recovery journal and progress tracking
• Daily motivation through self-monitoring
• Designed for individuals seeking digital discipline and control

Bantay Pusta empowers users to take control of their online environment and build positive habits through technology-assisted protection and self-awareness.

Terms of Use: https://app.bantaypusta.com/legal/terms
Privacy Policy: https://app.bantaypusta.com/legal/privacy


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5 — 2026-09-22

Version 7.8 (1.2)

• Fixed: entering a correct approval code did nothing. Turning off Games Block,
  changing what's blocked, or updating Allowed Apps now all work after approval.

• Fixed: protection status stayed on "Not Active" after you turned DNS protection
  back on. Home, Manage Protection and the Protection page now update straight
  away, without reopening the app.

• If the app picker ever fails to open, you now get a clear message within a
  couple of seconds instead of nothing happening.

### 1.4 — 2026-09-11

Manage your blocking anytime
• New "Manage Protection" in Settings lets you review and change what's
  blocked at any time after setup.
• Allow specific apps inside a blocked category — blocking "Games" or
  "Entertainment" no longer blocks apps you still need, like YouTube.
• The app selector now opens with your current choices already shown, so you
  can see exactly what's blocked and adjust it.

Clearer protection status
• Your protection status now reflects your DNS protection profile, so the
  dashboard accurately shows whether you're protected.
• If your protection is removed, you'll be prompted to restore it and your
  accountability partner is notified by email and SMS.

Smoother sign-in
• Opening a link or notification while signed out now takes you to where you
  were headed after signing in, instead of the home screen.

Account and stability
• Deleting your account now fully removes protection settings from your device.
• Improvements to session recovery, offline data handling, and app stability.

### 1.3 — 2026-08-27

1. Subscription page works for free accounts. Fresh/never-subscribed users now see a clean "No Active Plan / Inactive" state instead of the "Failed to retrieve subscription info" error and a blank page. (Also made sure the Get Premium button can never reappear on iOS.)
2. DNS Protection is now actually reachable. New "DNS Protection" card in the iOS setup/onboarding page, and the Protection page now shows the real protection status with a working Enable button (one tap → one Apple prompt; falls back to the Safari profile install if needed). Previously no iOS user could set up DNS at all — the page always claimed "Active" and hid the button.
3. Request to Uninstall fixed. "Send Request to Partner" and "Submit Ticket to Admin" no longer fail with "Failed to submit request" — the app wasn't sending the device ID on iOS. Partner requests, support tickets, status checks, and approval unlocking all work now.

### 1.2 — 2026-08-13

Thank you for letting Bantay Pusta be part of your journey. This update makes your subscription, your protection, and your everyday experience more reliable.

MORE ACCURATE, MORE RELIABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS
• We improved how in-app purchases work so the plan you choose is exactly the plan you're billed for — no surprises at checkout.
• Subscriptions now activate more reliably, so your premium features unlock right after purchase and your status stays up to date.
• Clearer purchase and renewal details across the app.

BETTER BATTERY LIFE AND SMOOTHER PERFORMANCE
• We trimmed background activity and on-screen animations that were quietly draining extra power. The app now runs lighter and cooler.
• Smoother, faster navigation across your Home, Protection, Recovery, Community, and Settings tabs.

STRONGER, MORE DEPENDABLE PROTECTION
• Improvements to website and app blocking so your safeguards stay active when you need them most.
• A more accurate protection status on your Home screen, so you always know when you're covered.

GENERAL IMPROVEMENTS
• Various bug fixes, stability improvements, and behind-the-scenes cleanups for a more polished experience.

Your recovery matters to us. If something isn't working right or you have an idea to make Bantay Pusta better, reach out anytime from Settings → Help & Support — we read every message.

Stay strong. You've got this.

### 1.1 — 2026-08-01

New in this update:

• Block gambling websites in all browsers — enable the new Screen Time web filter and gambling sites are blocked in Safari, Chrome, and every other browser on your device, including Private Browsing.

• Safari Content Blocker — a new extension that blocks our complete, always-updated gambling blocklist in Safari. Enable it in Settings → Apps → Safari → Extensions → Bantay Pusta.

• Bug fixes and stability improvements.

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