Snowscroll blocks only Reels and Shorts, not whole apps
Snowscroll is an app that hides the most addictive short-video parts of and YouTube without blocking the whole service. On , it removes Reels while keeping the home feed, Stories, and direct messages available. On YouTube, it removes Shorts while leaving the rest of the app usable.
The idea comes from a common problem with screen time blockers: they often block , even the parts people still need for messages, updates, or social contact. Snowscroll was built over three months to reduce endless short-video scrolling while still letting people stay connected. It does not require an account, and stay on the device.
is used only to confirm which users have paid Pro .
Key points
- Snowscroll blocks Reels and only.
- home feed, Stories, and direct messages still remain usable.
- The product targets the weakness of screen time blockers that shut off entire apps.
- No account is required, and are kept on the device.
- is used to track access to paid Pro .