What Is BetBlocker?
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BetBlocker is a free app, run by a registered charity, that blocks access to thousands of gambling websites and apps across your devices. Because it works at device level, it covers sites wherever they're licensed — and unlike the paid app Gamban, it costs nothing.
A free blocking app
BetBlocker is a free app, run by a registered charity, that blocks access to thousands of gambling websites and apps across your devices. Because it works at device level, it covers sites wherever they are licensed.
Being free is its standout feature — there's no subscription, which lowers the barrier to adding protection.
How it works
Once installed, BetBlocker restricts access to gambling sites and lets you set restriction periods, which can't easily be undone for the length you choose. You can install it on several devices.
It is designed for anyone who wants to put a barrier between themselves and online gambling, whether for a short break or a longer period.
How it compares
BetBlocker and Gamban are both device-level blockers; the main difference is that BetBlocker is free while Gamban is a paid app. GAMSTOP is different again — free, but limited to operators licensed in Great Britain.
Many people layer these tools, and add a bank gambling block, for stronger protection than any one alone.
Free options matter
Cost can be a real barrier to getting protection in place, which is why a free, effective blocker like BetBlocker is valuable — there's nothing to stop you installing it today.
GamCare's TalkBanStop partnership can also provide the paid blocker Gamban free of charge for those who qualify.
For anyone wanting to add a barrier without a subscription, BetBlocker is an easy first step, and there's no reason not to combine it with GAMSTOP and a bank block for fuller cover. The best protection tends to come from layering several free or low-cost tools, so that no single gap leaves the door open.
Is BetBlocker free?
Yes — BetBlocker is a free app run by a registered charity, with no subscription.
How is BetBlocker different from Gamban?
Both block gambling sites at device level; BetBlocker is free, while Gamban is a paid app. Both go beyond GAMSTOP's UK-licensed scope.
Can BetBlocker be used on more than one device?
Yes — it can be installed across your devices to block gambling sites and apps.
Is there any free blocking software for gambling?
Yes — BetBlocker is free, and schemes like TalkBanStop can provide Gamban free to those who qualify.
Related guides: What is Gamban?, Bank gambling blocks, Responsible gambling
18+ only. Gambling should be fun, not a way to make money. If you are worried about your gambling, or affected by someone else's, free and confidential help is available from the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133, from BeGambleAware.org, and through the self-exclusion scheme GAMSTOP. You must be 18 or over to gamble.