# Vigilant:Adult Content Blocker — App Monitoring & Blocking

> Adult content detection and blocking app with monitoring and habit-building tools. (iPhone/iPad app by David Halls.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilantadult-content-blocker/id6759312776 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [David Halls](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867463565)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 25 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 180 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: subscription
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilantadult-content-blocker/id6759312776/reviews.md

## What is Vigilant?

*Detect concerning images/videos in 3rd party apps such as social media
*Auto block apps when concerning content is detected
*Monitoring reports and notifications to parents/accountability partners/individuals
*Urge prevention tools and urge tracking
*Tracks viewing patterns to create a temptation forecast to proactively protect users trying to prevent or quit bad habits

This app is aimed at helping individuals by themselves or with parents/accountability partners kick their bad viewing habits or prevent future bad habits. How would your screen activity change knowing it was being reported on? Better than that, this app can also block sensitive content when it is detected in 3rd party apps! Combine screen accountability, adult content detection driven app and website blocking, and habit-focused tools with Vigilant to create a safer screen time environment. 

How it works: Select the apps you want to monitor. Those apps remain locked until a monitoring session is active. During the session, Vigilant periodically checks the screen for explicit or concerning content. If something is detected, the event is flagged, blurred, and saved for later review. You can also choose to automatically lock monitored apps when explicit content is detected. Post detection screen recording shows what the viewers actions were following a flagged image. Did they continue to view or did they exit the app?

**Important: Monitoring not supported with streaming apps such as Disney+, Netflix, Hulu etc. Use individual app settings to limit parental limits. *Youtube is supported.

Use Vigilant to reduce exposure to explicit images and videos, stay intentional with your screen use, and create stronger boundaries around high-risk moments.

Features:
• Sensitive content detection during monitored screen activity
• Detect immodesty and adult content
• App and website blocking for high-risk content and distractions
• Screen Time integration for stronger protection settings
• Urge prevention tools using a temptation forecast based on your viewing activity history
• Accountability-focused setup and monitoring tools
• Block adult websites and movies.
• Passcode-protected settings to reduce impulsive changes
• Habit-building support designed to reinforce better decisions over time
• Customize the intervals and sensitivity levels to your needs

A subscription is required to access the app's main features.

Vigilant is designed for people who want stronger digital boundaries, more intentional device use, and practical tools to support lasting behavior change.

Important:
Vigilant uses Apple system frameworks such as Screen Time and related permissions to enable monitoring and restriction features. Some features require setup steps and permissions on device.
This app does not generate or create explicit content. 

Terms of ​Use (​EULA): https://www​.vigilantproject​.com​/terms​-of​-use

## Key features

- Sensitive content detection
- Auto app blocking
- Monitoring reports
- Urge prevention tools
- Habit-building support
- App and website blocking

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screen Accountability Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Internet Safety Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adult Content Filter Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Family App Safety Yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| Screen Accountability Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Family Internet Safety Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Adult Content Filter Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Family App Safety Yearly | $159.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vigilantadult-content-blocker/id6759312776/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Cool that it works in instagram

*2026-07-18*

Love that it works in any app. You have to manually start a monitoring session to unlock the apps which will then be monitored, but I suppose that’s required by Apple to prevent spyware. Accuracy is 4/5 but the rest of the app is great. Lots of helpful features for individuals and families

**Developer response:** Thank you for your support. We are constantly working on improving the app. Please reach out to support@vigilantproject.com for any issues you have.

### 5/5 — Mitch is daddy

*2026-07-14*

Mitch is a great person who actually wants to solve a problem and this is a first of its kind.

### 1/5 — App that doesn’t work! Do not download!

*2026-07-01*

Every time I try and log in. It say can’t connect to server. I try restoring purchases the app says I don’t have an account. I try restoring purchase through iCloud. Doesn’t work. Even though I have an active subscription and charge. Save your time and don’t use this app!!!!!

**Developer response:** We’re sorry you are experiencing technical issues. Please reach out to support@vigilantproject.com and we can help you get this taken care of.

### 5/5 — Reliable Screen Protection for Family

*2026-06-19*

This app is great for my family. It helps to monitor and report screen activity that may lead to negative experiences and problems down the road. I love that it is very preventative and blocks certain screens and alerts me when those screens were opened. Whether you are using this app to help with your personal habits you want to break or you want extra help with your children, this app is very efficient.

### 5/5 — Awesome App

*2026-05-31*

This is an awesome tool to keep you and your family safe from unwanted explicit content. It seems to try and sneak in everywhere these days.

### 5/5 — Insanely useful

*2026-05-26*

This is the easiest way to kill a bad habit that most people in the world have gotten sucked into. Cheap, easy to use, and will change you and your families lives for the better

**Developer response:** Thanks for your review, we are happy to hear it is helping you! Reach out if you have any concerns at support@vigilantsupport.com

### 5/5 — Fantastic Resource for couples

*2026-05-25*

Brilliant idea, easy to navigate, and a great tool. We haven’t used it for very long yet, but I’d really love to see it gain traction and become widely used.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your review! We hope this will continue to help you improve screen habits!

### 5/5 — Love the app!!

*2026-05-25*

Very clear about how it works and is an awesome way of monitoring things when needed!

### 5/5 — Great App!! Signup Questions could be broader for Accountability Partners

*2026-05-25*

So far very impressed with the ease of setup!  I only had a couple places where the questions weren’t relevant to me but I had to choose one to continue. 

As I was setting up my account as an accountability partner, I was thinking…I hope this blocks Ads I don’t want to see on my favorite apps like Pinterest!! They aren’t “tempting” to me, but it’s very annoying to have random ads pop up completely unrelated to any search I’ve done!! 

Example, if I click on a sports bra advertisement…literally a sports bra…then for weeks there’s quite a bit of random ads for nude art, lingerie, raunchy story type videos…it’s soooo annoying!

So, I hope this can help with that for me!! It would be nice if there was an option to set up that level of filters specifically. 

Also, I wish there were a bit more explanations of some of the set up items. Such as, “temptation times”   I don’t know that info?? So maybe teach me how to ask?  I’ll be monitoring adult children and it feels awkward to ask them. Perhaps they could set their account up first, and then that info would automatically show in my account as the partner???  

I’m excited to use this App as it comes highly recommended!  This review is based on my setup experience only. I’ll review again when I’m more experienced with it.

**Developer response:** Hi thank you for your feedback! We will work on those things. Unfortunately there is no way for us to block individual ads, only the app itself. This app is targeted to help individuals overcome bad viewing habits or prevent bad viewing habits in younger people.

### 5/5 — Its about time

*2026-05-25*

An app like this is long overdue. Very nicely done. Extremely helpful for my family. Very grateful to the developer!

## Frequently asked questions about Vigilant

### What is Vigilant?

Vigilant is a utility app designed to detect and block adult content within third-party applications. It provides monitoring reports, urge prevention tools, and habit-building support to help users manage their screen time and create safer digital boundaries.

### Does Vigilant have ads?

No, Vigilant does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers its main features through a subscription model.

### What devices does Vigilant support?

Vigilant is available for iPhone and iPad devices, leveraging Apple system frameworks like Screen Time for its monitoring and restriction features.

### How does Vigilant detect adult content?

Vigilant periodically checks the screen for explicit or concerning content during monitored sessions. If detected, the event is flagged, blurred, and saved for review. It can also automatically lock monitored apps upon detection.

### Can Vigilant block streaming apps like Netflix?

No, monitoring is not supported with streaming apps such as Disney+, Netflix, or Hulu. Vigilant is designed to work with apps like YouTube and other third-party applications.

### What is the age rating for Vigilant?

Vigilant has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. It requires specific setup steps and permissions on the device to enable its monitoring and restriction features.

### How often is Vigilant updated?

The latest version of Vigilant is 1.0.5, and it was last updated on May 31, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### What are the subscription details for Vigilant?

A subscription is required to access the main features of Vigilant. Specific details on subscription tiers, pricing, and trial periods are available within the app or on its official website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.6 — 2026-08-25

iOS 17+ compatible
Improved accuracy
Added Quick Monitoring setting that opens the monitoring session window right when opening the app
Can now connect with Untether App (coming soon) for individual image blocking on social media platforms
Added ability to hide home page elements
Improved reports page loading time
Added a new widget
Added simplified kids theme home page
Added graph to see what time of day images were flagged
visual changes
improved onboarding experience
other bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.5 — 2026-05-31

-Separated shielding by app monitoring only (always unlocked as long as monitoring session started) and monitoring & blocking app groupd (Apps get blocked when explicit content is flagged)
-Improved accuracy slightly
-Simplified app setup process and settings clarity
-Added blocking erotica in books and hide explicit music and videos.
-Other small bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.4 — 2026-05-24

Improved analyzation accuracy.
Added optional requirement to capture user image to start monitoring session. This can help identify who was viewing the content on shared devices. 
Post detection screen recording added to better understand users actions following a flagged image.
Other bug fixes and optimizations.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-05-21

Added optional bypass app lock for false alarms. Change this in App Blocking settings page.
Improved page loading and starting events.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-05-11

Improved app loading speeds and image analyzation accuracy in 3rd party apps.

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