The impulse-lock
An optional lock makes it harder to remove your protection in a weak moment. The urge passes. The block stays.
Block gambling.
Quit for good.
BETTR OFF blocks betting apps and 300,000+ gambling sites on your phone, and walks with you, day by day, to stay gambling-free. Become better off.
- Works system-wide
- Secure & private
- 100% independent
Gamblers Anonymous
Gamblers AnonymousGamblers AnonymousWe built BETTR OFF to take gambling's grip off your day, and to walk with you, day by day, while you reclaim your money, your time and your calm. We help you live gambling-free. Starting today.
400 bn $
is lost to gambling worldwide every single year. The house always wins. That's the business model.
12,000 €
disappear in five years if you gamble €200 a month.
80 m
adults worldwide live with a gambling disorder. Most of them fight it alone.
How it works
What BETTR OFF does for you.
Four features that work together, built on proven methods from problem-gambling research.
01
Blocks gambling everywhere
Betting apps and 300,000+ gambling sites, blocked on three layers: in every browser, around the clock. Depending on your setup, the protection can't simply be removed.
02
Helps you overcome urges
When a craving hits, the urge tool takes you through it: name the feeling, breathe for 60 seconds, let the wave pass.
03
Connects you with your accountability partner
You choose someone you trust. They see regular emails on whether your protection is active and what you're achieving, so the block can't be quietly bypassed, and someone walks the path with you. No app, no account on their side.
04
Shows you the progress you're making
Gamble-free days, money kept, urges beaten. All in plain numbers, down to the minute.
What else is inside
The quiet details.
Journal & triggers
Keep a private journal and log your triggers, so you learn your patterns. It never leaves your device.
Official self-exclusion
A guided path into the licensed self-exclusion registers: the official layer on top of your block.
No account, no real name
BETTR OFF works without login. Journal, moods and amounts stay on your phone.
Discreet by design
Neutral icon, neutral notifications, no telltale invoice. Nobody can tell what this app is for.
Crisis help, always
Free hotlines one tap away: no login, no hurdle. The crisis path always works.
Experiences
What users say.
Finally an app that doesn't lecture. The block was up in three minutes and the betting apps are simply gone. For the first time in years I feel like I'm back at the wheel.
The urge tool has carried me through some hard evenings. Breathing for 60 seconds sounds trivial, but it works, because the bet is blocked in that moment anyway.
My brother is my accountability partner. He doesn't need an app, but he regularly sees whether my protection is active. Just knowing he would see it has saved me more than once.
Discreet, no account, nothing on the lock screen. I look at the money I've kept every morning. After a relapse, nothing was wiped. That made all the difference.
I would never have tackled the official self-exclusion on my own. The app walked me through it step by step. Twenty minutes, done.
Over a year gambling-free. The flame sounds like a gimmick, but it's the reason I open this app in the morning, and not the betting app.
I thought I didn't need an app for this. Three failed attempts later, I'm glad it exists. The impulse-lock makes the difference.
No account, no ads, no fluff. You can tell someone here truly understood the problem.
Your flame
Every gamble-free day, your flame grows with you.
It starts as a spark on day one. Fed day by day, it becomes the Eternal Fire: alive on your home screen, quietly yours.
Eternal Fire
Day 365
SparkDay 1
EmberDay 3
FlameDay 7
BlazeDay 14
FireDay 30
Roaring FireDay 90
BeaconDay 180
WatchfireDay 270
Eternal FireDay 365
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
BETTR OFF is a phone app that blocks gambling (betting apps and 300,000+ gambling sites) and helps you stay gambling-free with a daily pledge, an urge tool, an accountability partner and visible progress. It's built in Germany by PL Core GmbH, works without an account, and free crisis help is always included.
BETTR OFF blocks gambling on three layers at once: Apple Family Controls for apps, plus a network extension and a DNS filter for websites. The block covers every browser on your phone (Safari, Chrome, Firefox and any other) and runs around the clock.
No. That's what the impulse-lock is for. It makes removing your protection in a weak moment deliberately slow, and an urge typically passes within minutes. The block is built to outlast the wave.
Over 300,000 betting and casino sites (sports betting, online casinos, slots and poker), plus gambling apps. The blocklist is updated continuously as new sites appear.
The urge tool. It walks you through the minutes that matter: name what you're feeling, do a 60-second breathing exercise, ride out the wave, then pick a healthier next move. Crisis hotlines are one tap away at any point.
One person you trust (a partner, friend or sibling) who receives regular emails on whether your protection is active and which milestones you've reached. That way the block can't be quietly bypassed, and someone joins your journey. They don't need the app or an account.
No. Your journal, moods and amounts stay on your device. Your accountability partner receives a short regular email: whether your protection is active and which milestones you've reached. Nothing more.
No. The app icon is neutral, notifications read harmlessly, and nothing on your lock screen reveals what the app is for. Discretion is a core design principle of BETTR OFF.
No. BETTR OFF works without login, email address or real name. Your journal, moods and amounts are stored locally on your phone.
No. The protection layers run as lightweight iOS system extensions. In daily use there is no noticeable difference in browsing speed or battery life.
Nothing is reset to zero. Your gamble-free days, your saved money and your flame stay. You log the relapse honestly, see the trigger behind it, and keep building. In BETTR OFF a relapse is a data point, not a verdict.
Yes. BETTR OFF guides you into the official licensed self-exclusion registers. In Germany that's OASIS, which bars you from all licensed operators at once. It's the official layer on top of the app's technical block.
The block protects your phone; for other devices, official self-exclusion (like OASIS) closes the licensed routes. And the daily tools (pledge, urge tool, accountability partner, progress) work wherever the temptation shows up.
No. BETTR OFF is a tool that supports your recovery. It does not replace professional medical or psychological care. Where professional help is needed, the app points you there quickly and without hurdles.
Immediately and free of charge: the BZgA gambling addiction hotline on 0800 1 37 27 00, anonymous, around the clock. Inside the app, the crisis path works at all times, no login needed.
For anyone who wants to gamble less or stop completely, from "the sports bets are getting too much" to a serious gambling problem. You don't need a diagnosis to start. You need a blocked bookmaker and a plan for hard moments.
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