Bet on
Yourself.
Spara is the accountability app that helps you pause the impulse and build a clearer future.
The problem
Blockers don't create change.They create workarounds.
Technology can't create the pause you need.Only a human can.
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How it works
A human creates the pause.
When you want to bypass, you ask. They decide.
01
Invite someone you trust
Block your gambling apps, then invite a friend or family member.
02
They accept
They download Spara and join you. That's the whole setup.
03
They help you pause
When the urge hits and you try to bypass, they decide.
On free, they're notified after a bypass. On premium, they approve before the block lifts.
Tools that build clarity
Everything you need to build better days.
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Clarity Score
Your daily picture of progress, all in one score.
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Build consistency and self-awareness.
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Track what staying in control saves you.
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Short lessons that help you grow.
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Expert resources from trusted voices.
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Why it works
Even seconds can change your future.
- Even 30 seconds can interrupt an impulse.
- Accountability creates the pause.
- That pause gives you back your future.
About us
We're building the tool we wish we had.
We're not clinicians. We're builders working alongside clinicians and people with lived experience — including our own — to build something that lasts.
Herschel & Anton
Herschel Pell
UCLA — Sociology & Entrepreneurship
Hi, I’m Herschel Pell, a UCLA student studying Sociology and Entrepreneurship. I’ve experienced gambling addiction firsthand, and Spara is the tool I wish I had during the early days of my recovery. I’m building Spara to help others create that same pause, accountability, and support when they need it most.
Anton Gridley
Georgetown University — School of Foreign Service
Hi, I’m Anton Gridley, a student at Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service. I co-founded Spara because I saw firsthand how deeply gambling addiction can affect the people you care about, not just the person struggling with it. I’m building Spara to give people and their loved ones a more human, supportive way to navigate recovery together.
Bet on Yourself.
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