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LeadMeNot vs BetBlocker
BetBlocker is a free gambling blocker run by a non-profit: you pick a block period, from a day to five years, and it can't be lifted early. LeadMeNot blocks gambling too, covers porn, social media and any app, site or word you choose, and keeps a partner in the loop.
Choose LeadMeNot if you want a full adult content list as well as gambling, a partner alerted when a rule is broken, and a person who can approve changes instead of a fixed lock period.
Where BetBlocker fits better: If you want free gambling self-exclusion that nobody can lift early, BetBlocker does exactly that, at no cost.
Side by side
What each one does today. Where BetBlocker is stronger, we say so.
| What it does | LeadMeNot | BetBlocker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Subscription, with a free trial | Free, run by a non-profit1 |
| Blocks gambling | Built-in Gambling list for sites, plus any betting app you block | Over 1.3 million gambling sites and 3,100 apps1 |
| Can't undo it in a weak moment | Safe Wall: your partner's OK or a waiting period | A block period you pick (1 day to 5 years) that can't be lifted early1 |
| Adult content | Built-in Adult Websites & Apps list | A list of a few hundred of the most-searched porn sites, which it says isn't exhaustive1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows, Mac, Chromebook | Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone and Fire tablets1 |
Also in LeadMeNot
- A partner who's alerted when a rule is broken, and gets your evening reflections
- Block the apps you choose on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac
- Keyword and phrase rules, inside apps on Android, Windows and Mac
- Daily limits and schedules
Switch from BetBlocker, step by step
- Install LeadMeNot on each deviceGet it at leadmenot.org/download. On Windows, Mac and Chromebook you create your account at app.leadmenot.org first, then sign in to the app.
- Follow the first-day walkthroughThe first-day walkthrough switches on the Adult Websites & Apps list and takes you through your partner and Safe Wall.
- Turn on the Gambling listBlock gambling sites and apps walks you through the built-in Gambling list, and blocking any betting apps you already have.
- Invite your partnerPick someone you trust and add them as your partner. Alerts come by email, and the free LMN Partner app is optional.
- Check it worksType just the word leadmenottest (no .com) into your browser and press Enter. If it's blocked, you're protected.1
- Run both if you likeSome versions of BetBlocker use a VPN. On iPhone, if the other app uses a VPN, use LeadMeNot's Safari Extension rather than VPN protection while both are installed, since two VPNs can't run at once.
Questions
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BetBlocker is a trademark of its owner, named here only to identify it. LeadMeNot isn't affiliated with BetBlocker. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.