BackToLife Feed

BackToLife Feed

Block Reels & Shorts

2 ratings
4 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 10, 2026
  • July 9, 2026

Features

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Regain control of your social media usage by blocking distracting elements like Reels, Shorts, and recommendations. This app uses a controlled browsing environment to apply filters, helping you use platforms intentionally and track your time.

Block Reels and Shorts
Hide comments and suggestions
Set strict usage schedules
Track time spent on social media
Maintain usage streaks
DM-only mode
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What's New in BackToLife Feed

1.2.2

July 9, 2026

What's new in 1.2.2 • Camera and microphone now work inside the Instagram, TikTok, and X views, so in-app photos and voice messages work again. • Strict Schedule now follows your iPhone's time zone, so it locks and unlocks at the right hours even after you travel. • Unlinking a parent now applies on your iPhone right away, with no need to reopen the app. • "Only DMs" on Instagram is tighter: backing out of a chat no longer slips through to the feed. • Stability improvements.

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Subscription plans

Premium Monthly

Access all premium features with monthly billing.

$5.991 Month
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User reviews

Ya me gusta como está 10/10

Anteriormente la borré por q parecía una web de los 2s pero ya esta 10/10, bendiciones

Response from developer

Muchísimas gracias!! Nos alegramos de que te guste la app.

Muy buen concepto, pero falta pulirlo

Me encantó la idea, en lo personal me ha servido demasiado para bajar mi tiempo en pantalla! Logré bajar de las 6:30h a solo 4:30h al día, realmente increíble. Eso sí, aún falta pulir un par de cosas. Creo que la idea de que solo se pueda abrir desde widgets está tremendo, es lo que más me ha servido. Pero la forma en la que está distribuida la app, sus menús y su lógica es muy poco intuitiva al principio. Estaré esperando alguna actualización que cambie esto!!
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Response from developer

¡Menudo cambio, enhorabuena! Gracias por el feedback; seguimos puliendo esos detalles.

Esta bug

A mi ni me sirve, cuando abro ig la app reinicia la web en bucle y nunca puedo acceder a ig

Response from developer

Eso suele pasar cuando intentas iniciar sesión con los filtros ya activados. Prueba a entrar e iniciar sesión con los filtros desactivados y, una vez dentro, los activas. Si aun así no entras, escríbeme a hola.backtolife@gmail.com.

Losing push notifications and security

I think this app is a brilliant idea
I am a developer and I know that due to software limitations, push notifications cannot work using instagram webviews like they do in this app when you open the widget
Which really kills my idea of using it only as DMs to text my friends, their message notifications cannot show up
Maybe if they implement a matrix server like Beeper it would work
But why not using Beeper in the first place?
Beeper doesn’t work very well though regarding notifications

2nd thing I want to mention is security
Basically as you log into instagram using a webview, the developer of this application can update it to send your cookie credentials to his own servers in any time specially if he is using an OTA update which is not controlled by apple reviewers

This application is a brilliant idea but the execution is not good
It’s not the author
/developers fault, but the software limitations, laws and closed Apple ecosystem…

I also found some bugs using the app like I couldn’t go back to the webview and the ⚙️ button didn’t work sometimes
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Response from developer

Thanks for the thoughtful, technical feedback. You're right about the webview limitation on notifications; it's one of the hardest trade-offs we're working through. I'd love to hear your take at hola.backtolife@gmail.com.

FAQ

Does BackToLife have ads?

No, BackToLife is designed with a privacy-first approach and does not contain advertisements. It also avoids selling or sharing your data with third parties.

How does BackToLife work?

BackToLife opens social media platforms through their web versions within a controlled browsing environment. You can then activate filters to hide distracting sections like Reels, Shorts, or recommendations.

What platforms can BackToLife control?

BackToLife currently supports controlling content on Instagram, YouTube, and X (formerly Twitter). It allows you to hide specific elements within these platforms.

Can I customize the filters in BackToLife?

Yes, you can activate various filters to hide specific sections such as Reels, Stories, comments, suggestions, and more, depending on the platform you are using.

What is the 'Strict Schedule' feature in BackToLife?

The Strict Schedule feature allows you to set time blocks where your chosen filters remain locked, preventing you from disabling them. This helps you maintain your limits during critical periods.

How does the 'Streak' feature work in BackToLife?

Completing your strict schedule each day adds to your streak. If you disable filters during locked hours, your streak resets to zero, visually tracking your consistency.

What are the subscription options for BackToLife?

BackToLife offers Premium Monthly plans at $5.99, $6.99, and $7.99, as well as Premium Yearly plans for $19.99 (with a 3-day free trial) and $29.99.

Is BackToLife available on all devices?

Based on the provided data, BackToLife is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed for iOS users.