BettorOff vs GamblePause
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BettorOff
This app creates a technical barrier to prevent access to online gambling sites and apps on your device. It offers customizable blocking options and tracks your progress in staying gambling-free, including savings.
- Blocks betting sites and apps
- Private DNS filter
- Customizable blocking
- Tracks gambling-free streaks
- Monitors money saved
- Block All mode
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BettorOff puts a real barrier between you and online gambling. Most apps offer tips, trackers, or accountability check-ins. BettorOff does something different — it actually blocks the sites and apps you use to gamble, directly on your device, so the option isn't there when the urge hits. How it works Once you set up BettorOff, it runs a secure, private DNS filter on your iPhone. When you or any app on your device tries to reach a gambling site, the connection is blocked before it loads — no redirect pages, no workarounds, just a dead end. Everything else on your internet works exactly as normal. No data leaves your device. BettorOff never sees what sites you visit, what you search, or anything about your browsing. The blocking happens entirely on your phone. What you can block Sports betting: DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, Caesars, ESPN Bet, Bet365, Hard Rock Bet, and more Online poker: PokerStars, GGPoker, WSOP, 888poker, BetOnline Online casino & slots: DraftKings Casino, FanDuel Casino, BetMGM Casino, Golden Nugget, BetRivers Social casino apps: Slotomania, DoubleDown, Huuuge Casino, Big Fish, Jackpot Party, and more "Block All" mode: covers 340+ known gambling domains in one tap Custom blocking: add any site or app by URL Track your progress BettorOff also tracks how long you've gone without gambling and how much money you've saved. Set your quit date, tell it what you used to spend, and watch your streak and savings grow every day you stay away. Who it's for BettorOff is for anyone who wants to stop gambling and needs more than willpower. Whether you're just starting out or have been trying to quit for a while, having a hard technical block in place makes it significantly harder to act on an impulse. If you have a gambling problem or think you might, please also reach out to the National Council on Problem Gambling helpline: 1-800-522-4700 (call or text, 24/7). Subscription BettorOff's site blocking, streak tracking, and savings features require a BettorOff Pro subscription. New users start with a 3-day free trial. BettorOff Pro Monthly — $4.99 per month BettorOff Pro Annual — $29.99 per year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase; canceling during an active period takes effect at the end of that period. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://haasclarkholdings.global/privacy.html
GamblePause
This utility app helps users take a break from gambling by enforcing timed self-exclusion from gambling sites and apps. It operates locally on your device, blocking access until the selected timer expires, with no option to pause or shorten the exclusion period. Designed for privacy, it tracks no user data and requires no personal information.
- Timed self-exclusion
- Device-wide blocking
- No pausing or shortening
- Local on-device operation
- Zero data tracking
- Privacy-focused
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Take a break from gambling with a timed self‑exclusion you can’t pause or shorten. Once you start an exclusion, access to gambling sites, betting apps, and related services is blocked until the timer ends. How it works: - Uses iOS’s native Network Extension API (Packet Tunnel Provider) to enforce device‑wide blocking locally on your device. All network filtering happens directly on-device; none of your web traffic is routed to external servers. - Starts immediately after you select a duration and confirm, and stays active until the timer expires. Key Controls: - You cannot pause, restart, disable, or shorten an active self-exclusion. To end the block, you must wait for the selected timer to expire. - Exact on-device timing is used to ensure the exclusion ends precisely when you chose. Privacy First: - Zero data tracking: No browsing history or web traffic is sent to external servers or third parties. - The app operates entirely locally on your phone and does not require access to your location, camera, photos, or contacts. Notes and limitations: - Blocking focuses on gambling domains from a locally maintained blocklist. While the blocklist is regularly updated, new gambling sites appear frequently, and block coverage may vary. - Only one active Packet Tunnel VPN configuration can run at a time on iOS. - This tool is designed to support healthier habits but cannot guarantee every single source is blocked. For maximum efficacy, consider combining GamblePause with your iOS built-in Screen Time restriction features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: GamblePause at free against BettorOff's freemium. BettorOff's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for BettorOff against 5.0 for GamblePause. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
BettorOff ships an update fortnightly, GamblePause every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | BettorOff | GamblePause |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Haas Clark Holdings LLC | GAMBLEPAUSE INITIATIVE FOR ADDICTS AWARENESS |
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BettorOff
GamblePause
In-app purchases
BettorOff
No in-app purchases
GamblePause
No in-app purchases







