ByeByeScrolling
I built an app to block my own Instagram addiction.
ByeByeScrolling launched on June 20, 2026 with 3 votes, #6,658 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 50% of that year's launches.
What it does
I spent 4 hours daily on Instagram Reels. Every screen time app let me cheat. So I built one that doesn't. ByeByeScrolling: strict, unbreakable app blocker. Set a daily limit. Hit it, and the app locks until tomorrow. No override. No snooze. Uses Android AccessibilityService. No data collection. Everything local. For anyone who needs external accountability because willpower fails. Free. Android only. Feedback welcome.
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