These tools are designed to interrupt the hypnotic pull of infinite feeds and break reflexive screen-checking habits. By introducing deliberate friction—such as grayscale screen shifts, scheduled lockouts, and feed-blocking overlays—they intercept mindless browsing before it derails your day. When picking the right fit, consider the level of enforcement you need, from gentle breathing prompts to strict app blackouts, as well as support across both your phone and desktop.

Block Reels & Shorts — keep the app, kill the scroll