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Show HN: I built an app to block Shorts and Reels


Stop doom-scrolling

Block Reels & Shorts on Instagram, Facebook, Reddit, YouTube. iOS has some limitations,so it’s not technically possible to block Reels and Shorts the same way as on Android. Although it can't be done the same way, I’m building an iPhone app with a different approach to help cut down on scrolling addiction.

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