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 .
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