App summary
Website Blocker is a free iPhone browser from Caramba App Development that helps parents restrict access to sites containing specific keywords. It inspects pages for terms you designate and prevents loading of sites that match those terms, creating a safer online environment for children.
How it works
The browser evaluates web pages in real time and compares page content to your custom blocklist. When a match is detected, the site is prevented from opening. You can also enable an optional confirmation prompt that requires a decision before continuing to a page flagged by the filter.
Customization and controls
- Protect the configuration with a PIN so only authorized users can change filters and preferences.
- Maintain a list of blocked words and phrases that you can expand or shrink at any time.
- Turn on a pop-up warning that asks for confirmation before permitting access to a site that contains blocked keywords.
- Let the browser scan and block pages automatically when any blocked keyword appears.
Security for settings
All blocking rules and preferences can be locked behind a personal identification number. This prevents children or other users from disabling protections or altering the blocked-keyword list without permission.
Availability and alternatives
The app is distributed for iPhone users and is available at no cost. If you’re exploring other options, a commonly suggested alternative is the free Super Proxy tool.
Why parents use it
With a searchable keyword filter, optional confirmation prompts, and PIN-protected settings, this browser offers parents practical tools to limit exposure to inappropriate content and manage their child’s web experience.
Technical
- iPhone
- German
- English
- Dutch
- Free