BlockerX alternative: how Interruptr compares

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BlockerX is one of the most established porn blockers on Android, and one of the few that takes switching it off seriously. If you’re looking for a BlockerX alternative, this is an honest comparison, including the things BlockerX does that Interruptr won’t.

First: Interruptr is in development. BlockerX is available today. What we say about Interruptr describes what we’re building for the Android launch.

Last checked September 2026. Prices and features change, so check BlockerX’s site before you decide.

The short version

  • BlockerX is a broad content blocker: adult sites, keywords, images and apps, across Android, iPhone, Chrome, Windows and Mac, with uninstall protection and an accountability partner.
  • Interruptr is an Android blocker built around the moment of the urge: it catches an attempt and locks your phone for five minutes and 20 pushups, then helps you through it.

Side by side

Compared BlockerX Interruptr
Available Now: Android, iPhone, Chrome, Windows, Mac In development, Android first
Blocking 2 million+ adult sites, keywords, SafeSearch, images, apps Site filter plus search detection in any app
When you try to open porn The content is blocked A 5-minute lock and 20 camera-counted pushups, plus urge tools
Uninstall protection On Android, uninstalling needs a password; your partner is notified Uninstall lock with a warning built from your own reasons
Turning the blocker off Can require an access code held by your partner Loosening any rule takes a wait (or partner approval); tightening is instant
Stakes None Optional refundable deposit; forfeits go to charity, never to us
Help beyond blocking Articles, video courses, community Panic button, trigger map, night mode, honest streak
Price $109.92/year or $199.97 lifetime (as listed), 3-day trial Blocker and streak free; paid plan for the interrupt and partner features, pricing not yet set

Where BlockerX is strong

  • Coverage. It runs on almost everything: phones, computers and the Chrome browser. Interruptr starts on Android only.
  • Real uninstall protection. On Android, BlockerX uses device admin so uninstalling needs a password, and it can alert your accountability partner.
  • A partner lock. It can give your partner an access code that’s needed to turn the blocker off. That’s a strong commitment device if you have someone willing to hold it.
  • Maturity. It’s been around for years, with millions of downloads.

Where people push back

  • Workarounds. Some user reviews report getting around it by switching off the VPN in settings, or by logging out. Those reviews may not reflect the current version, but they show where people look for a way out.
  • Price and billing. A recurring theme in reviews is frustration over trials converting to paid plans and refunds on renewals.
  • Blocking is the whole moment. When BlockerX blocks a page, the urge is still there. What happens next is up to you.

How Interruptr is different

  1. It gives the urge somewhere to go. A blocked page leaves you sitting with the urge. Interruptr’s lock turns the moment into five minutes and 20 pushups, with a note from past you, a breathing timer and a button to call someone. Here’s why that works.
  2. Delay instead of a password. Passwords and codes are only as strong as the person holding them. Interruptr makes loosening any rule take a wait, so the urge passes before the decision gets made. See why blockers fail at 2am.
  3. Stakes that aren’t a business model. An optional deposit you get back at the end. Forfeits go to a charity, never to us.
  4. Private by design. What you type is checked on your phone and discarded. A partner sees counts and status, never searches.

Which should you choose?

  • Choose BlockerX if you need blocking on your computer and browser as well as your phone, or you’re on iPhone, or you have a partner willing to hold your access code.
  • Choose Interruptr if you’re on Android and your weak point is the moment itself: you want something that makes you stop, move and wait, not just a wall you’ll eventually climb. Join the waitlist.

Sources

Interruptr and these guides are about habits, not medical treatment. If you’re struggling or in distress, please talk to a doctor, a therapist or a local support line.