Reel Killer
Block Reels, Shorts with surgical precision. Keep the rest.
What it does
Short‑form video content is engineered to keep you hooked. Reel Killer breaks the cycle by blocking addictive content and enforcing daily allowances you can easily control. What you can do: • Instantly blocks short-form video content as you browse •Set a daily time allowance per app •Blackout window - schedule hours where social media is unavailable •Nuke mode - block an app entirely Reel Killer is privacy-focused and works completely offline. 0 data collected. 0 Tracking. 0Ads.
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