Healthier lifestyle
A great tool for reducing mindless scrolling and spending less time on my phone. Simple, effective, and helpful for building healthier digital habits.
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Reclaim your time from addictive short-form video feeds. This app selectively blocks content from platforms like TikTok, Instagram Reels, and YouTube Shorts while allowing full access to other content. Track your progress, set personal goals, and view your reclaimed time with insightful dashboards and widgets.
✓Block YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, Snapchat Spotlight
✓Selective content blocking
✓Time Reclaimed dashboard
✓Personal reduction goals
✓Home screen widgets
✓Content Blocker and Web Extension protection
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What's New in Shortless
2.1.2
October 27, 2026
• A fresh new look: calmer colours that follow your iPhone's light or dark mode, in the app and the widget. • New accent colours: Rust, and a black-and-white Monochrome mode. Classic Blue and Teal are still in Settings. • "I feel like scrolling" has 13 new ideas to try instead, each with its own icon. • Clearer steps for adding the widget to your Home Screen or Lock Screen. • Setup and break screens now fit better on smaller screens.
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Does Shortless have ads?
No, Shortless is completely ad-free. The app is designed to help you focus by removing distractions, and it does not display any advertisements.
What platforms can Shortless block?
Shortless allows you to independently block content from YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, TikTok, and Snapchat Spotlight. You can choose to block one, all, or any combination of these platforms.
How does Shortless track reclaimed time?
Shortless features a 'Time Reclaimed' dashboard that displays your blocking progress. You can view daily, weekly, and monthly trends with interactive charts to see how much time you've saved.
Can I set personal goals with Shortless?
Yes, during onboarding, you can set personal reduction goals for short-form video consumption, ranging from 25% to a full detox. The app helps you track your progress towards these goals.
What devices is Shortless available on?
Shortless is currently supported on iPhones. The app is designed to work on iOS devices.
How does Shortless protect my privacy?
Shortless prioritizes privacy by collecting zero personal data. It has no analytics, tracking, or accounts, and all processing runs directly on your device with no servers involved.
What is the age rating for Shortless?
Shortless has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including children, with no mature content.
How often is Shortless updated?
The latest version of Shortless is 2.1.1, and it was last updated on October 22, 2026. This suggests regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.
