GamblePause Android

GamblePause

Block gambling sites and apps with timed, unbreakable exclusions.

Features & Capabilities

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 and related services is blocked until the timer ends.

How it works

Uses Android’s on‑device VPN (VpnService) to enforce device‑wide blocking locally on your phone. Filtering happens on‑device; no traffic is routed to external servers.
Runs as an ongoing foreground service with a clear, persistent notification while the exclusion is active.
Starts immediately after you confirm and stays active until the timer expires. Only one VPN‑based app can be active at a time on Android.
Controls

You can’t pause, restart, or shorten an active exclusion. To end the block, wait for the selected time to expire.
Exact timing is used to end the exclusion at the time you chose.
Privacy

No browsing traffic is sent to external servers for analysis.
The app does not access your location, camera, or microphone.
Notes and limitations

Blocking focuses on gambling domains from a maintained blocklist. New sites appear frequently; effectiveness can vary.
On Android 13+, you may need to allow notifications so the ongoing service notification can be shown.
This tool supports healthier habits but can’t guarantee every source is blocked. Consider combining it with your device’s other restriction features.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Gamblepause initiative
Downloads:
15
Version:
1.0.0 Last updated: 2026-02-26
Version code:
22
Creation date:
2026-01-19
Publisher country:
NG NG
Permissions:
  • android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW High risk
  • android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
  • android.permission.BIND_VPN_SERVICE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
  • android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
  • android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
  • android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC Low risk
  • android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT Low risk
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
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Size:
74.36MB
Email:
ga*****@gmail.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Google Play Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-11
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Contact the developer

Chrome-Stats does not own this Android app. Please use these information below to contact the Android app developer.
Developed by:
Gamblepause initiative
Google Play Store
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamblepause.gamblepauseblocker
Email:
ga*****@gmail.com
Website:
https://gamblepause.com

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