Question 1

What is the best content filter for Android that works without a VPN?

Accepted Answer

SafeSurf filters content directly inside the browser using local domain databases and hierarchical rules evaluated on the device, so there is no VPN, no traffic routed through an external server, no added latency and no battery drain. It is paired with SafeGuard, a system-level device manager that lets you block the other browsers you choose so the filtering is hard to bypass.

Question 2

What is the difference between SafeSurf and SafeGuard?

Accepted Answer

SafeSurf is the browser itself, with a built-in filtering engine that blocks content using local domain databases and hierarchical rules evaluated on the device, and gives precise control over file types and sites. SafeGuard is a companion tool that operates at the device level: it lets you choose which browsers to block access to and which apps to block embedded browsers in, monitors new installations, and locks system settings. Together they form complete protection that is hard to bypass.

Question 3

How can I block distracting apps and websites to stay focused?

Accepted Answer

With SafeGuard you can suspend distracting apps, choose which external browsers and app-embedded browsers to block, and build an allow-list of permitted sites. SafeSurf adds a delay mechanism so any change to your rules waits a period you set in advance, preventing impulsive decisions and helping you stay focused for work or study.

Question 4

Can SafeGuard block embedded browsers inside other apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SafeGuard detects WebViews, the embedded browsers inside third-party apps such as social networks, and lets you choose which apps to block them in. It can also suspend selected apps, block external browsers you choose, and monitor and block new installs in real time.

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