How To Block Gambling Apps & Sites on iPhone [2025 Updated]

There are two options to block all gambling apps & sites on iPhone:

• Option 1: Use the built-in Apple Screen Time feature

• Option 2: Install an app designed to block gambling; Refocus - gambling blocker for iPhone

Option 1: Apple Screen Time

Choose this option if you want to avoid installing another application. However, you lose powerful features and flexibility.

Steps to block gambling on iPhone using Apple Screen Time:

1. Block gambling websites by following the directions here

2. Block gambling apps by following the directions here

3. Optionally, block gambling apps from being downloaded by following the directions here

Open Apple "Settings" App

Select "Screen Time"

Setup Screen Time By Utilizing "Downtime", "App Limits" and "Content & Privacy Restrictions"

View Blocked Gambling Apps & Websites

Option 2: Refocus

The best option to block gambling if you are willing to install another application.

Steps to block gambling on iPhone using Refocus gambling blocker:

1. Install "Refocus" from the Apple App Store

2. Open Refocus app

3. Complete the onboarding steps. The onboarding will show you how to block apps!

4. Select "Start" at the bottom

5. Select "Schedule Blocking"

6. Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

7. Choose the websites to block

8. Select the schedule of when to block

9. Press "Schedule Blocking"

10. Finally, click here for detailed directions on various ways to block websites on Refocus

You can also then add even more restrictions on top by utilizing Refocus Strict Modes!

Install Refocus

Select "Start" At The Bottom Of The Screen

Select "Schedule Blocking"

Press "Select Apps & Websites To Block"

Choose The Websites To Block

Select The Schedule

View The Blocked Website