#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels

#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels

Hide Instagram & YouTube feeds

167 ratings
135 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
January 18, 2020
Updated
September 24, 2026

Features

#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #1 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #2 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #3 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #4 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #5 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #6 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #7 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #8 for iPhone
#blockit: Block Shorts & Reels screenshot #9 for iPhone
iphone
ipad
🖼️Get Icon
Icons↘︎

About

Regain focus by selectively removing distracting elements from websites like social media feeds and video suggestions. Customize what you block on supported platforms, keeping essential features accessible. Sync your settings across Apple devices for a seamless experience.

✓Block distracting website elements
✓Customize blocked content
✓Block any website by URL
✓iCloud sync across Apple devices
✓Dark Mode support
✓On-device processing for privacy
Show original description

What users say about #blockit

See all reviews

What's New in #blockit

4.11.4

September 24, 2026

• Fix for YouTube Subscriptions blocking on large screens

11

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Monthly

Full access to #blockit on a monthly basis

$0.991 Month
3 Days trial
How to cancel #blockit subscription ⁉️

User reviews

Lovely.

I rarely review apps, but this works great, doesn’t require an account like everything else or give you all the usage statistics bs. It does exactly what it says on the tin and nothing more at a very reasonable price.

Great app

7 bucks a year, does what it advertises. No freemium bs, even works on the Mac and iPad.
Pretty sure if the dev could, he would cure the blind for under 20 bucks 👍🏼

Blocks YT shorts perfectly!

I’ve been using this for almost two months now, and it was exactly what I was looking for: to block YT shorts on my iPhone, without installing some sketchy app. Blockit doesn’t require granting any permissions, so I don’t need to worry about my information being transmitted.

Of course, the tradeoff on the secure design is that this only works on safari, so I cannot use the nicer YT app, but I do not mind that (and I don’t have the time to figure out how to sideload a modified YT). I did find that for Instagram, the website is a PWA, so I can add the website directly to my home screen and it works exactly like the normal app minus the annoying reels.

I don’t mind a yearly subscription if it means the blocker will keep blocking.
Show more

Absolutely fantastic, but I have a suggestion (if possible) that I would spend more money for

This thing is perfect. I NEVER see shorts, never see garbage on Facebook or Instagram. it works like a charm, it is an amazing app and I’m so grateful for it. I’ve gotten actual hours of my life back I wasted on shorts from this alone. I have a small idea though.. Recently, YouTube has become ridiculous. Seriously ridiculous. There are dumb polls and “posts” from people I don’t follow clogging up the recommended videos from channels I really do enjoy. I wanted to ask if possible whether #blockit could ever receive an update to remove these. It’s no big deal if not, but I’d seriously pay an up-charge just to never see some politically baiting post again from an annoying prick. I have carefully curated my life to not involve the stupidity of the modern internet, and #blockit has been a lifesaver for it, but I’d so appreciate and love that additional change. Highly recommend!
Show more

Well done

Works simpler and better than I would have expected.
An easy way to block harmful effects of social media without having to worry about what you’d lose canceling.

Developer apps

User experience

🐞

Reported Bugs

3 issues

Stops working after Instagram/Facebook updates

Bug

Blocks essential features like Instagram notifications

Bug

Incompatible with older iOS versions

Bug
✨

Requested Features

4 requests

Add ability to block sponsored/suggested posts

Feature

Extend blocking to mobile apps, not just websites

Feature

Provide free tier or one-time purchase option

Feature

Add more website/platform integrations

Feature

FAQ

What does #blockit do?

#blockit allows you to selectively remove distracting parts of websites, such as news feeds or suggested videos, while keeping the rest of the site functional. It helps users regain focus and control their online experience without blocking entire websites.

What are the key features of #blockit?

Key features include the ability to block only distracting elements of websites, customize what you block (e.g., only stories), block any website by its URL, and sync settings across iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. It also supports Dark Mode and operates on-device for privacy.

How much does #blockit cost?

A subscription is required to use #blockit. The app is available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS via a single subscription, providing access to all features across your Apple devices.

What devices is #blockit compatible with?

#blockit is available on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. It utilizes Apple Safari Content Blocker technology and works with the Safari app on these devices.

What are common use cases for #blockit?

Common use cases include blocking the Facebook News Feed to reduce time spent scrolling, hiding YouTube's suggested videos to stay focused on a specific video, or removing distracting elements from other social media and news websites to improve productivity and concentration.