Befree

BeFree helps you take back control of compulsive phone use — social media,
doomscrolling, adult content, mobile games — with a calm, judgement-free companion
by your side. No shame. No lectures. Just real support and tools that work.

Whatever you're trying to cut back on, BeFree meets you where you are.

🌿 A companion who's actually on your side
Meet a supportive AI partner you name yourself. Talk things through any time, get a
gentle nudge when you've gone quiet, and a kind word the morning after a slip.
Never a warden — always a companion.

🛡️ Block what pulls you in
Choose the apps to block, on the schedules you set. Add place-based rules (like
"block games at work"). Switch on an on-device adult-content filter. And for the
hardest moments, an optional Strict Mode you can't simply switch off in a weak
moment.

📈 Gentle daily check-ins
A simple check-in builds your streak and helps you notice progress. Checking in —
honestly — is the whole practice. Be proud of every day.

💛 Real help, one tap away
A library of genuine support: counselling, articles, podcasts, and crisis lines —
always free, always reachable.

🔒 Private by design
Your data stays on your device by default. Your chats are kept on your phone. We
never sell your data and never show ads. Cloud backup is optional and yours to
delete any time.

BeFree is free to use. BeFree Plus unlocks app & content blocking, partner
check-ins, and unlimited companion chat.

How BeFree uses sensitive permissions
BeFree only asks for what a feature needs, always with your consent, and you can turn each off any time:

• Accessibility Service — used solely to notice which app is in the foreground, so BeFree can show a calm "blocked" screen for the apps you chose to block during your focus times. It never reads, logs, or collects screen content, and nothing leaves your device.

• VPN (Android VpnService) — powers the optional on-device adult-content filter. It runs entirely on your phone as a local filter: there is no remote VPN server, your internet traffic is never routed to us or anyone else, and nothing leaves your device except web-address (DNS) lookups.

BeFree is a support tool, not medical treatment. If you're in crisis, please use the
in-app helplines or contact your local emergency services.