Sworn
Block what you've sworn off — no VPN, no screenshots
Sworn launched on July 8, 2026 with 5 votes, #4,557 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Sworn blocks porn, gambling, social media, shopping, and gaming system-wide on iOS/Android. It works via encrypted DNS (not a VPN), so it won't break your banking or Map apps. Invite an optional accountability partner who only sees a count of blocked attempts—never your history, URLs, or screenshots. Includes free malware/tracker blocking. Premium features cost $7/mo after a 7-day trial. Available in US/Canada. No per-query logging. It’s a filter + accountability, not therapy.
An accountability app that never sees your screen. Sworn blocks what you
Sworn blocks what you've sworn off — and if you try anyway, one person you trust gets a short email. Never a screenshot. Never your browsing history. Free to start. Accountability partners and the full filter set: 7-day free trial, then $7/month. Sworn never names the site — only what kind of site it was. Accountability, not surveillance. They'll be glad you said yes. If anything ever feels off, just reach out to them directly — that's why they picked you. They use Sworn to block apps and websites they're trying to stay away from. As their partner, you'll get a short email if that happens. That's it. No screenshots. No browsing history. No daily check-ins. Link expires in 7 days. If this…from sworn.snowleopard.dev
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