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stop scrolling on autopilot

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   I built an app to block Shorts and Reels▲690

   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…

   2025 · scrollguard.app

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   App that asks ‘why?’ every time you unlock your phone▲817

   2024 · play.google.com

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   Instagram Autopilot▲107

   Scroll, like and hide posts with your face

   2020

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   ScrollJail▲14

   The AI bouncer that asks 'why?' before you open Instagram

   Jun 2026 · scrolljail.com

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   MeditationLock: Pause Before You Scroll▲2

   Turn mindless scrolling into intentional choices.

   Jun 2026 · meditationlock.app

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   Reclaim Scroll Detox▲64

   Unhook from Endless Scrolling

   Feb 2026

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   Tilt-Tok▲99

   Scroll by simply tilting your phone forward or backward.

   2025

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   Pause.do▲145

   Interrupt scrolling, tab overload, and AI autopilot

   Mar 2026 · pause.do

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   Stop Reels▲163

   Remove the reels feature from Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok

   2025

10. 10
    ScreenBreak▲125

    Stop mindless scrolling and earn app access through effort

    Dec 2025

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    ScrollPause▲16

    Break endless scrolling with gentle, timely nudges

    Jul 2026 · scrollpause.com

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    Helpful Phone▲3

    Block distracting apps. Focus on your tasks. Built for ADHD

    Feb 2026

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    one sec▲88

    Take a deep breath before opening social media

    2021

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    ScrollToll▲77

    Counts every Reel you watch, then locks the app.

    Aug 2026 · play.google.com

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    Eggplanned Beta▲85

    To-do list app that lets you empty your mind in an instant

    2019

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    FacePause▲75

    Pause any app when you look away

    2019

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    Drift▲76

    Scroll on a isolated window while waiting for AI responses

    Feb 2026

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    20 Minute App: Break Scrolling▲6

    Reclaim Your Focus. Reclaim Your Life.

    Jan 2026

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    Intention▲1

    Block apps until you explain why you need them

    Feb 2026

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    CogniFocus▲19

    Focus Timer & App Blocker With A Goblin That Fights Back

    Jun 2026 · cognifocus.app

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    Clinch▲23

    Break the scroll. One mindful moment per app open.

    Jun 2026 · getclinch.vercel.app

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    Learngram▲6

    Turn Instagram time into book wisdom

    Jul 2026 · play.google.com

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    Subconscious Unlock▲2

    Block Instagram/TikTok until you complete affirmations.

    Apr 2026 · openinapp.link

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    Pausee▲2

    A small pause before you doomscroll

    3d ago · play.google.com

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