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Covenant Eyes Alternatives: How It Works, What It Costs and Other Options

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  1. What Covenant Eyes says it does
  2. What Covenant Eyes says it costs, and whether it is free
  3. Which devices it covers
  4. Who accountability software suits
  5. Other options, by type
  6. FAQ
  7. Where Mamori fits

Short answer: Covenant Eyes, whose current app is called Victory, is accountability software: it can block sites and also share a report of your device activity with a person you choose. Most "alternatives" are really different kinds of help, such as built-in phone tools, blocker apps, an accountability partner or therapy, and they do different jobs. Mamori, our app, is a blocker and not accountability software, so it is not a like-for-like replacement.

Version note: Everything said about Covenant Eyes below comes from pages on covenanteyes.com that we opened on 9 Nov 2026. The company's pricing link redirected to its Victory page, which holds the price and device list. Prices and device support change, so check the current price on covenanteyes.com before you decide.

What Covenant Eyes says it does

Covenant Eyes' Victory page says: "The Covenant Eyes App is now Victory by Covenant Eyes". Its Victory page lists these features: "Porn Blocking: Protects your devices from harmful and unwanted websites" and "Screen Accountability: Discreetly share your screen use with an ally, and find freedom through transparency."

It explains the accountability part this way: "With Victory, you invite an ally to see a report of your device activity." It also says "Screen Accountability is about harnessing the power of relationships to live a porn-free life."

The setup, as the page describes it, has three steps:

  1. Install the Victory app, "the home app for the Victory journey".
  2. Download Victory Shield, a "monitoring utility" that goes on your devices and enables porn blocking and Screen Accountability.
  3. Invite an ally through the app. The page says allies "install Victory for free".

The page also says the service is endorsed by the American Association of Christian Counselors, and its wording is written for a Christian audience. Whether that suits you is a personal choice.

What Covenant Eyes says it costs, and whether it is free

On the Victory page on 9 Nov 2026, the pricing section showed:

  • Monthly: $18 per month, with "7 Days Free".
  • Yearly: $198 per year, with "7 Days Free".
  • Lifetime: $950, a one-time payment.

The page also shows a "30-day money-back guarantee" and says "All plans cover unlimited devices for up to 10 individual users within a family." We did not open the linked terms for the guarantee, so read them before you rely on it. The FAQ adds that the $18 monthly price applies "when purchased with our secure web checkout".

So the answer to "is Covenant Eyes free?" is that the page offers a 7-day free trial on the monthly and yearly plans, and the plans after that are paid. Prices change, so check the current price on covenanteyes.com.

Which devices it covers

The Victory page lists support for iOS (15.1 and later), Mac (11 and later), Android (11 and later) and Windows (10 and later). For iPhone it says the service "Takes screenshots and sends to ally (Safari browser only)" and "Reviews, reports, and blocks explicit domain activity across all apps". It adds: "Couple with iOS Screen Time Limit App Restrictions for full protection."

It says it does not provide blocking and accountability on "Chromebooks, Kindle devices and tablets, Smart TVs, VR headsets, or the Linux operating system."

Who accountability software suits

Accountability software fits people who want another person to see what they do online and who are comfortable with that. Some people find that a good fit. Others find it intrusive, or would rather a friend simply ask how things are going. That is a personal call, and neither choice is wrong.

If the accountability part appeals but a subscription does not, you can get the human side without software. Our guide on choosing and talking to a person is here: How to Find a Porn Accountability Partner (and Make It Work).

Other options, by type

Built-in phone tools. Both major phones have free settings that can limit adult sites. Apple's iPhone User Guide (iOS 26) describes a Web Content setting with Limit Adult Websites under Screen Time, and Google's Android Help describes a Private DNS setting under Network & internet. Neither sends a report to anyone. Google notes that "Private DNS helps secure only DNS questions and answers", so that setting alone is not a filter. Apple's iOS 27 pages for your own device no longer show those Web Content steps, so check your version. For the steps, see How to Block Porn on iPhone (and Adult Websites on iPad Too) and Free Ways to Block Porn: Built-In Tools on iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows.

Blocker or filter apps. These sit on your phone and refuse to load adult sites in every browser and app. Some filter DNS, some use a VPN-style connection, and they differ in how they can be switched off and what data they handle. Ask each one those questions before paying. Our comparison of the approaches is here: Porn Blockers Compared: DNS, Screen Time, Apps and Router Filters.

A person you trust. A friend, partner or mentor who checks in regularly. No software is needed, and you decide what you share.

Therapy. The NHS describes talking therapies as involving "talking to a trained professional about your thoughts, feelings and behaviours", and says you do not need a diagnosed mental health condition to get them (that page covers the UK). Our guide to finding a therapist is here: How to Find a Therapist for Porn Use (and What to Expect).

Many people combine kinds, for example a blocker on the phone plus a person to talk to. Covenant Eyes' own page describes its blocking as working "in the background" alongside accountability, and in our view the same idea applies if you pair a separate blocker with a human check-in.

FAQ

Does Covenant Eyes still exist under that name?

Its Victory page says "The Covenant Eyes App is now Victory by Covenant Eyes". The company name is still Covenant Eyes, and many people still search for it by that name.

What does Covenant Eyes cost?

On 9 Nov 2026 its Victory page showed $18 monthly, $198 yearly and $950 lifetime, with 7 days free on the monthly and yearly plans. Prices change, so check the current price on covenanteyes.com.

Can I use a blocker app and accountability software together?

We did not find an official statement either way, so check each app's own help page. One practical point: Android allows only one VPN connection at a time, so if two apps both use that slot, one can switch the other off.

Is a blocker enough on its own?

A blocker limits what loads on your phone. It does not give you a person to talk to. Covenant Eyes' page argues that a blocker alone is not enough. We cannot settle that for you, but in our view a blocker is one part of a plan, and people and professionals are another.

Where Mamori fits

Mamori is a blocker. It is a newer app for iPhone and iPad (iOS 16 or later) and Android that blocks 2.5M+ adult sites across the whole phone, in every browser and app, by filtering DNS. You can add your own block and allow lists, and choose a lock (a cooldown timer, a random phrase, or a PIN that a trusted person can hold) before you can weaken protection. It has no account.

It is not accountability software. It has no activity reports, partner alerts or monitoring, so it does not do what Covenant Eyes' accountability feature does. Some people use a blocker like Mamori alongside a human accountability partner. On iPhone, lookups go over encrypted DNS to Mamori's filtering server, and a VPN with its own DNS can get around any DNS filter. No blocker replaces support from people or a professional.

You can get Mamori from the App Store or Google Play on the homepage: mamoriblocker.com (7 days free on the monthly and annual plans, or a one-time lifetime option).

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Last checked 9 Nov 2026. This guide is general information, not medical advice.