# SocialFocus: Hide Distractions — Block shorts, reels, feed...

> Safari extension to hide distracting website components and improve focus. (iPhone/iPad app by Yevhen Tretiakov.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yevhen Tretiakov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592732760)
- Category: Productivity, Social Networking
- Price: $4.99 with in-app purchases (on sale, was $5.99)
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 314 App Store ratings · 315 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.4 · 48 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-12-24
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews.md

## What is SocialFocus?

Hide distractions on websites such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn, Gmail and take back control of your attention!

While we acknowledge the distracting and engrossing nature of these sites, completely blocking them is not always feasible due to the valuable content they offer.

This Safari extension allows you to selectively hide attention-grabbing components on each site. For instance, on YouTube, you have the option to conceal recommended videos, shorts, comments, and more. Similarly, on Facebook and Instagram, you can hide the feed, reels, stories, and other elements. The same goes for each supported site.

Furthermore, SocialFocus offers an array of supplementary features, including Startup Settings, Import / Export and more.

Users who want to support the development of the project can additionally subscribe to the PRO version. The PRO version will give access to some additional features that are not available in the standard version, such as hotkey configuration, settings synchronization and some others. 

NOTE: This extension does NOT work with the apps, it works only for websites while using the Safari browser.

Terms Of Use: https://socialfocus.app/tos/

## Key features

- Hide feed, shorts, and related videos
- Block comments and other elements
- Customizable settings per site
- Startup settings
- Import/Export settings
- Hotkey configuration (PRO)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $4.99.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $35.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Chart rankings

- #22 in Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

## What do users think of SocialFocus?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Great for combating social media addiction
- 👍 Customizable and effective at blocking distractions
- 💡 Allows using apps without getting sucked into endless scrolling
- 🚀 Declutters social media experience
- 👍 Helps users stay focused and intentional with their time

**Cons**

- 🐛 Some features not working as expected (e.g. blocking Instagram suggested posts)
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data collection
- 💰 Requires a subscription in addition to initial purchase

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Instagram suggested posts not getting blocked
- Facebook feed not loading properly with extension enabled
- YouTube Shorts still visible in recommendations
- LinkedIn promoted posts no longer getting blocked

**Most requested features**

- Add more options to block specific features on TikTok
- Ability to block open in app requests for Instagram
- Option to grayscale sites for less distraction
- Add support for more social media platforms (e.g. Discord, BlueSky)
- Ability to schedule social media blocks
- Sync settings across devices and profiles

## Recent user reviews (10 of 315)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socialfocus-hide-distractions/id1661093205/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Amazing & frankly life changing when its not broken

*2026-07-28, version 7.7*

This is has had a huge positive impact on me over the last year & a half. Only thing is its breaks often / stops blocking specific parts of website often. I understand this may be just 1 man updating the code on this so that may explain why things like (fixing X.com timeline blocker) or (hide search bar on reddit) don’t get fixed for multiple months but meh whatever. Overall amazing app!!

### 4/5 — Works great, disappointing that updates are being gated behind a subscription

*2026-06-23, version 7.6*

On the whole works great to cleanup Twitter/Reddit but the fact that Codebase Updates are behind a subscription is pretty disappointing.

### 5/5 — Works Brilliantly

*2026-06-17, version 7.6*

This is the best app/extension for limiting the features on social media websites! None of the other extensions available on platforms like the Chrome Web Store work as well as this. It’s a must-have.!

### 5/5 — the first app I always install, gave me my life back

*2026-06-04, version 7.6*

I never write reviews for anything, but I just wanted to express my appreciation to the developer. Your app gave me my life back. Thank you so much. My screen time has gone down significantly and I feel like my interactions with social media are more significant. I spend 15 minutes a day only and I maximize my time. Initially, it was something I had to try really hard to do. But now it comes easy. Thank you, I wish all the best in the world to this developer, ❤️

### 3/5 — Could be better

*2026-05-29, version 7.6*

Only works on safari, ok app

### 5/5 — La primera vez que dejo una reseña

*2026-05-14, version 7.6*

Lo único que ha funcionado para hacer Instagram usable. Reels fuera, Explore fuera, suggested fuera. Solo veo a quienes sigo, que es para lo que me hice la cuenta originalmente. Meta no te deja hacer esto desde la app y por eso esta extensión existe. Imprescindible si quieres usar redes sociales en tus términos y no en los de ellos.

### 1/5 — Macht mich so wütend 😡

*2026-05-13*

Dümmste App ever. Seit meine Mutter diese App installiert hat und mit einem „Nicht Löschbar“ gemacht hat funktioniert gar nichts mehr. Mein geheimer Trick wie ich YouTube trotz Zeitlimit und Sperre kucken konnte ist einfach nicht mehr funktionierend. Ich Bin so WÜTEND. Löscht dies App sofort. Alle aus der Klasse schauen YouTube außer ich.

### 1/5 — Straight scam this app

*2026-05-10, version 7.6*

Horrible

### 4/5 — The best you’re gonna find for iOS

*2026-04-19, version 7.6*

I have a big screen time issue with instagram especially and going through university with it isn’t super easy. I’ve tried many tools such as using the website exclusively or sheer will power for avoiding reels but it’s never worked. This overall is really good for what it does. As far as pros I mean it works for the most part (it’s only through the browser not an actual app). As for slight cons if u force scroll really hard u can scroll briefly the home page but its like a nano second. Sometimes it also shows old dms idk why. This will solve most of the problem, the other is ur own. I do wish it could be implemented in the actual app tho. Overall 4/5

### 4/5 — Broken

*2026-04-15, version 7.6*

Not working on Instagram, needs fixed

## Frequently asked questions about SocialFocus

### What does SocialFocus do?

SocialFocus is a Safari extension designed to help you regain control of your attention by selectively hiding distracting elements on popular websites like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can choose to hide components such as recommended videos, shorts, feeds, stories, and comments to create a more focused browsing experience.

### What are the key features of SocialFocus?

Key features include the ability to hide specific attention-grabbing components on supported websites, such as recommended videos, shorts, feeds, and comments. It also offers supplementary features like Startup Settings and Import/Export functionality for managing your preferences. The PRO version adds advanced features like hotkey configuration and settings synchronization.

### How much does SocialFocus cost?

The standard version of SocialFocus is free to use. Users who wish to support the development and access additional features can subscribe to the PRO version, which offers enhanced functionalities not available in the standard version.

### Does SocialFocus work on mobile apps?

No, this extension does NOT work with mobile apps. SocialFocus is designed to function exclusively for websites when you are using the Safari browser on your device.

### What are common use cases for SocialFocus?

Common use cases include reducing distractions while studying or working by hiding distracting elements on social media sites, improving focus during video consumption on platforms like YouTube by hiding recommendations and comments, and creating a cleaner, more streamlined browsing experience on websites that tend to grab your attention.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.7 — 2026-07-02

Thanks for choosing SocialFocus! We’re glad to help you stay more mindful online.

This update improves performance and fixes a few bugs.

### 7.6 — 2026-03-12

Thanks for choosing SocialFocus! We’re glad to help you stay more mindful online.

This update improves performance and fixes a few bugs.

### 7.5 — 2025-12-19

Thanks for choosing SocialFocus! We’re glad to help you stay more mindful online.

This update improves performance and fixes a few bugs.

### 7.4 — 2025-11-25

Thanks for choosing SocialFocus! We’re glad to help you stay more mindful online.

This update improves performance and fixes a few bugs.

### 7.3 — 2025-09-22

Thanks for choosing SocialFocus! We’re glad to help you stay more mindful online.

This update improves performance and fixes a few bugs.

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