Awhile: Mindful Browsing

Awhile: Mindful Browsing

Block Reels, Feed & Stories

2 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 31, 2026
  • August 15, 2026

Features

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About

This app offers a calmer way to browse Instagram by hiding distracting elements like Reels, Feed, and Stories. It allows users to focus on messages and profiles within a browser view, using Instagram as a tool rather than a time sink. It's designed for creators, those on digital detoxes, and parents seeking a more controlled experience.

Blocks Reels, Feed, Explore, and Stories
Hides 'Open in app' prompts
Focuses on messages and profiles
Works within an in-app browser
Supports up to 10 Instagram accounts (Premium)
Session timer (Premium)
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What's New in Awhile

1.3.0

August 15, 2026

Version 1.3.0 makes Instagram calmer and more reliable. • Stronger isolation and safer local storage for multi-account sessions. • Reels now keeps at most one video visible at a time. • More reliable navigation, keyboard, audio, scrolling, and session recovery. • Safer remote filter updates, privacy-friendly analytics, and sturdier purchases, restore, and Parent Lock.

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Subscription plans

Awhile Premium

Monthly access to all Premium features.

$2.991 Month
3 Days trial
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In-App Purchases

$9.99

Awhile Premium

Unlock all features forever, one-time.

User reviews

Overall good but some issues.

1. The music on posts isn’t audible.
2. If you open a message or a post from profile and go back, it does remember the position where you were and you have to scroll back again.
3. You have to manually enable music for each reel in your feed.
4. Theres no option to have stories and following, without feed.
5. Double click to like reels sent by others in messages doesn’t work.
6. Images shared by others with one time view aren’t supported.
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Response from developer

Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed list — this is exactly the feedback that helps us improve. Several of these (scroll position, per-reel audio) are known and being worked on. Mind emailing us at support@awhile.app so we can follow up as fixes ship?

FAQ

Does Awhile have ads?

No, Awhile has no ads and no advertising tracking. It prioritizes user privacy and a distraction-free experience.

What is the cost of Awhile Premium?

Awhile Premium offers two payment options: a monthly subscription for 2.99 EUR per month with a 3-day free trial, or a lifetime purchase for 9.99 EUR.

Can I use Awhile on multiple Instagram accounts?

The free version of Awhile supports one Instagram account. The Premium version allows you to manage up to 10 Instagram accounts.

How does Awhile filter Instagram content?

Awhile works within its own in-app browser, loading instagram.com and applying local CSS and JavaScript rules to hide specific interface elements like Reels and Stories.

Is Awhile available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, Awhile is supported on iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Awhile updated?

The latest version of Awhile is 1.3.0, and it was last updated on August 15, 2026. This suggests a relatively active development cycle.

What are the privacy features of Awhile?

Awhile ensures your Instagram session stays on your device, with cookies stored locally. Limited EU-hosted analytics are used for improvement and can be disabled.

What is the age rating for Awhile?

Awhile has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users.