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   I wanted to find a way to use Instagram without ending up scrolling for two hours every time I open the app to see a friend's story. Most screen time apps I found focus on blocking the app itself instead of the addictive feed, so I created this app to allow me to keep using the "healthy" and "social" features and block the infinite scrolling (Reels) After implementing the block on Instagram Reels, I got addicted to YouTube Shorts and Reddit feed. So, I extended the app to cover these as well. To avoid replacing the scrolling for regular feeds, I also added a feature that shows a pop-up when…

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   Barrier▲373

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   Endel for ADHD▲235

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   Self Control Block Distracting Websites▲83

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   AppBlocker▲73

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    Simba: App Blocker▲13

    A friendly app blocker that keeps you focused

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    Focus on just one thing today!

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