Is Seawall really free?
Yes. Seawall is free on Google Play and the App Store. There is no subscription, no in-app purchase, no ads and no premium tier.
Does Seawall need an account or internet access?
No. There is no account and no sign-up. On Android the app is built without the INTERNET permission, which you can verify in your phone's app settings. On iOS the app makes no network requests. Your blocklist, your history and your streak never leave your phone.
How does Seawall block websites on Android?
Seawall uses Android's Accessibility Service to see which app is in front and which address is shown in your browser's address bar. When something on your blocklist appears, it shows the block screen. It reads only the foreground app's name and the address bar text, in real time, on your phone. Nothing is stored, sent or shared. It works in Chrome, Firefox, Samsung Internet and other browsers. Seawall is not an accessibility tool for people with disabilities.
How does Seawall work on iPhone?
On iPhone, Seawall uses Apple's Screen Time framework (Family Controls, Managed Settings and Device Activity). Apple applies the shields on your device, and Seawall never sees which apps you open or which sites you visit. Site blocks also turn on Apple's adult-content filter in every browser.
What if I need to turn protection off but I don't have the PIN?
You are always in control. With the code, you can unlock for 10 minutes. Without the code, you request a release and protection turns off after 24 hours. You can cancel the request at any time. The delay is the point: it outlasts any urge.
Can Seawall be bypassed?
While locked, blocks cannot be removed, the app cannot be uninstalled or force-stopped from Settings, and the Accessibility toggle is guarded. A determined person with a computer and developer tools can still remove any app from a phone. Seawall is a fence, not a prison, and it is strongest with a partner who holds the PIN.
Does Seawall work alongside a VPN or a DNS filter?
Yes. Seawall does not use the VPN slot and does not change your DNS settings, so it runs alongside a real VPN or a family DNS filter without conflicts.
Is Seawall a parental control app?
No. Seawall is for adults managing their own device use. It is not directed at children and is not a parental-control product.