Compare gambling recovery apps — NoGambling.app vs every major alternative
How to use this page
Pick the competitor closest to what you have today (or were about to install). Every comparison below is honest about what the other tool does well before laying out where NoGambling.app fits differently. If you want one tool that replaces the whole stack — tracker + crisis line + savings view + community — NoGambling.app is what you are looking for. If you want the deepest site block or UK self-exclusion, you may want to stack, not switch.
Head-to-head comparisons
Gamban vs NoGambling.app
Paid blocker (~$30/yr) with 60,000+ blocked sites — versus a free recovery stack with panic button, savings dashboard, and community.
Read the comparison →BetBlocker vs NoGambling.app
Free charity-run blocker — versus a free recovery app that also tracks, intervenes in urges, and rebuilds savings.
Read the comparison →GamStop vs NoGambling.app
UK self-exclusion register — versus a daily recovery iOS app. How UK residents stack both for the strongest defence.
Read the comparison →Gambling Therapy vs NoGambling.app
Counsellor chat app (Gordon Moody) — versus a full recovery stack with 5-step panic button and financial tools.
Read the comparison →Kick the Bet vs NoGambling.app
Minimal day-counter and savings tracker — versus a full recovery system with crisis tools, community, and relapse flow.
Read the comparison →7 Best Gamban alternatives for 2026
Our tested ranking of seven gambling recovery apps — free and paid — scored on blocking, tracking, crisis tools, and price.
Read the pillar guide →Quick snapshot: what each tool actually does
| App | Pricing | Blocking | Tracking | Panic button | Community | Financial tools | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NoGambling.app | 3-day trial + monthly / yearly / lifetime | Adjacent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Full recovery stack |
| Gamban | Subscription only (~$30/yr) | Yes (strongest) | No | No | No | No | Blocking only |
| BetBlocker | Free (charity) | Yes | No | No | No | No | Free blocking |
| GamStop | Free (UK government) | UK-licensed sites | No | No | No | No | UK residents |
| Gambling Therapy | Free (charity) | No | No | Chat | Yes | No | Human support |
| Kick the Bet | Freemium (paywalled features) | No | Basic | No | Limited | Basic | Minimalist start |
Which should you pick?
- If you want one app that replaces all of the above: NoGambling.app.
- If you want the deepest blocker and you already have a recovery program: Gamban.
- If you have zero budget tonight: BetBlocker (then add NoGambling.app alongside it).
- If you are in the UK: GamStop plus NoGambling.app.
- If you mainly need to talk to a human: Gambling Therapy, backed by a tracker.
- If you want something ultra-light: Kick the Bet — most users outgrow it.
Try NoGambling.app free
The full recovery stack in one iOS app: tracker, 5-step panic button, savings dashboard, community. Try it free first, then pick monthly, yearly, or a one-time lifetime purchase.
Download on the App Store → iOS 15 or later · Free trial · Lifetime purchase option · Offline-first