un:short - Shorts Blocker vVARY
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Beat endless scrolling. Block YouTube Shorts & Instagram Reels with smart timer.
π« Break Free from Short-Form Video Addiction
un:short helps you build mindful content consumption habits by blocking infinite scrolling on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.
β¨ Key Features
β’ π¬ Auto-Block: Automatically detect and block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more
β’ β±οΈ 30-Second Wait: Cooldown timer prevents impulsive consumption
β’ π€ Ask Question: "Do you really need to watch now?" Ask yourself
β’ π Usage Stats: Track blocking frequency and time saved
π Accessibility Service Usage
This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to automatically detect when you access short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This permission is essential for the following core features:
β’ Automatic detection of shorts content screens
β’ Displaying blocking screen to prevent unconscious consumption
β’ Providing 30 seconds to think before watching
This service is used solely for blocking shorts content and does not access any other personal information or data.
π― Why un:short?
Short-form videos are highly addictive. We unconsciously open apps and scroll endlessly, losing track of time. un:short adds intentional friction to this unconscious behavior by:
β’ Providing 30 seconds to think
β’ Asking questions to prompt intentional choice
β’ Breaking habitual patterns
π‘ How to Use
1. Install and grant necessary permissions
2. Runs automatically in the background
3. Blocking screen appears when accessing shorts
4. Take 30 seconds to think before proceeding
π Privacy
β’ All data stored locally on your device
β’ No information sent to external servers
β’ Minimal permissions requested
π± Supported Apps
β’ YouTube (Shorts)
β’ Instagram (Reels)
β’ Other short-form video platforms
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Break free from shorts addiction and build mindful consumption habits. π
un:short helps you build mindful content consumption habits by blocking infinite scrolling on YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and other short-form video platforms.
β¨ Key Features
β’ π¬ Auto-Block: Automatically detect and block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, and more
β’ β±οΈ 30-Second Wait: Cooldown timer prevents impulsive consumption
β’ π€ Ask Question: "Do you really need to watch now?" Ask yourself
β’ π Usage Stats: Track blocking frequency and time saved
π Accessibility Service Usage
This app uses Android's AccessibilityService API to automatically detect when you access short-form video content like YouTube Shorts and Instagram Reels. This permission is essential for the following core features:
β’ Automatic detection of shorts content screens
β’ Displaying blocking screen to prevent unconscious consumption
β’ Providing 30 seconds to think before watching
This service is used solely for blocking shorts content and does not access any other personal information or data.
π― Why un:short?
Short-form videos are highly addictive. We unconsciously open apps and scroll endlessly, losing track of time. un:short adds intentional friction to this unconscious behavior by:
β’ Providing 30 seconds to think
β’ Asking questions to prompt intentional choice
β’ Breaking habitual patterns
π‘ How to Use
1. Install and grant necessary permissions
2. Runs automatically in the background
3. Blocking screen appears when accessing shorts
4. Take 30 seconds to think before proceeding
π Privacy
β’ All data stored locally on your device
β’ No information sent to external servers
β’ Minimal permissions requested
π± Supported Apps
β’ YouTube (Shorts)
β’ Instagram (Reels)
β’ Other short-form video platforms
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Break free from shorts addiction and build mindful consumption habits. π
In-app purchases
$1.99 per item
Version Information
- Version
- -
- Downloads
- 100+
- Updated on
- -
- Released
- Nov 16, 2025
- Requires
- Android Varies with device
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