StrictDNS

StrictDNS blocks what pulls you in, like adult content, gambling, dating and endless-scroll apps, on all your devices at once. Switch on categories, add single apps such as TikTok, Instagram or YouTube, or list your own sites. Add a trusted partner and they are notified when you change your blocks or when a device stops being protected. They don't see the sites you visit unless you choose to share your activity log. Being a partner is always free. An Android app is coming soon. Pricing: 14-day free trial, then $2.99/month or $29.99/year. Available on Web, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux. Who it is for: StrictDNS is built for people who are quitting adult content or gambling, and for anyone who wants to take back their attention from endless-scroll apps. It is also made for the accountability partners, friends, sponsors and family members who want to support someone without hovering over their shoulder. What you can do: choose from ready-made categories such as adult content, gambling and dating; add single apps like TikTok, Instagram or YouTube when you only want to cut out one thing; or build your own list of sites that pull you in. Your blocks apply across all of your devices at once, so a slip on your phone is not rescued by your laptop. The accountability part: when you invite a trusted partner, they are notified if you change your blocks or if one of your devices stops being protected. That small moment of knowing someone will see it is often enough to stop an impulsive decision. Your privacy stays intact, because partners do not see the sites you visit unless you decide to share your activity log. Being a partner is always free, so asking a friend for help never costs them anything. Getting started is simple: pick what you want to block, add a partner if you like, and carry on with your day. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, then it is $2.99 per month or $29.99 per year. StrictDNS works on the web, iOS, macOS, Windows and Linux, and an Android app is coming soon. If you have questions, write to [email protected].