# WallHabit Block Shorts & Reels — user reviews > 27 indexed App Store user reviews of WallHabit Block Shorts & Reels by MICHELE LATTANTE, rated 3.80/5 from 29 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallhabit-block-shorts-and-reels/id6751423279/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wallhabit-block-shorts-and-reels/id6751423279.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 15 · 4★ 3 · 3★ 4 · 2★ 3 · 1★ 4 ## Newest reviews (7 of 27) ### 4/5 — Good, Needs a Fix *2026-03-06* It’s very effective in helping to avoid scrolling, HOWEVER, once you block an app and meet the “tapping limit” to unblock an app, it stays unblocked even after the time limit you set. I have to re-block the app manually which sort of defeats the entire purpose, and requires a lot of self control lol Would genuinely be perfect if this wasn’t an issue!!!! ### 3/5 — If this had a $120 permanent license option, i'd give it 5 stars *2026-02-09* I really appreciate what this app does, but can someone explain to me why this needs to be a subscription model...? ### 3/5 — its good, but why is youtube audio so quiet? *2026-01-25* i dont know why but youtube audio randomly decides what the “max volume” is at times and usually the max it goes is very quiet, whereas on the regular youtube app or safari website the volume is normal ### 4/5 — iOS Update *2025-11-30* Could u please make it work on iOS 16 & above instead of requiring only iOS 18? I love this app but for the second time make it available for older devices. (I’ve personally sent an Email regarding this) ### 4/5 — iOS Update *2025-11-29* Could u please make it work on iOS 16 & above instead of requiring only iOS 18? I love this app but for the second time make it available for older devices. ### 5/5 — Best app *2025-11-28* I had bern waiting so long for a app like this, is there anywhere I could donate to? ### 5/5 — An effective alternative for instagram & youtube *2025-11-21, version 1.0.4* This app modifies the settings of instagram & youtube, (like disabling certain functions) and is one of the best apps I’ve tried to limit my doomscrolling. Highly recommend ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — PAYWALL. *2026-08-05* Watch someone make one for free and do it better than you guys. ### 1/5 — No longer works *2026-06-22, version 1.1.2* Whenever I try to play a video it says “invalid response received “ ### 1/5 — They didn’t mention the in app payments *2026-04-30, version 1.1.0* Need monthly payments to use this app was not advertised in App Store uninstallin ### 1/5 — Unexpected paid access *2026-02-02* Previously free features now locked behind paywall. ### 1/5 — Doesn't work *2025-10-20* Not working. It's a new app so I will change my rating if an update fixes it. **Developer response:** Thanks for your review. We recently fixed the issue you encountered, and now the app is working! Also, we would be happy to know your opinion about the app. Thanks again, and don't hesitate to contact us at wallhabit@gmail.com for more info/support. ### 2/5 — Rough *2026-02-06* Paywall and once you create a shortcut it’s impossible to access the app settings anymore since the ‘app’ is linked to whatever shortcut you chose ### 2/5 — .. *2026-01-13* Actually i had high expectations from this app , it works perfectly on android, but in my ipad , os 26 it don’t work at all ### 2/5 — Not working as expected *2025-10-21, version 1.0* Not working as expected. I have turned on the screen permissions and notifications access. But YouTube shorts still plays. ### 3/5 — App stop working *2026-08-13* App will stop broadcasting screen every time I block my cell phone. And then to reactivate it, I have to open the app and give it the command. It makes no sense, because it should be reactivated automatically. ### 3/5 — better on android *2026-07-08* It’s kinda annoying to use without paying because you have to add the widget versions of the wall habit apps which is still attached to the wallhabit app itself, so in order to get to wallhabit i have to close out instagram and then tap again if you blocked it. I think it’s way better on android because it actually affects the distracting apps itself ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Blocks reels and fyp well *2026-06-27* Works with no problem and is free! ### 5/5 — Best App Out There *2026-06-24* I have used WallHabit since I have been an Android User, and nothing works better than it. I was surprised to see how they worked around IOS having a more restrictive control of apps through other app (E.g control YouTube App with WallHabit). And I am very amazed at the workaround WallHabit developer found, 10/10 thank you guys! ### 5/5 — Really Appreciate This App *2026-05-08* I really appreciate this app and the people working on it— I looked for a while to find an app that would get rid of Youtube Shorts and this is the only one that does it consistently and without having to pay for it. The app is a little buggy (need to press the YT widget button twice to open, sometimes sound gets a little messed up) but it works for blocking shorts everytime and I can see improvements being made every update. Will definitely continue to use!! ### 5/5 — thankful! *2026-04-09* awesome app, blocks those awful, time-sucking youtube shorts ### 5/5 — Blocks shorts and reels as promised *2026-03-31* It uses a web version of youtube and instagram which is okay to some degree* (*cant open photos in instagram). overall, this app does what it says!!! ### 5/5 — Very helpful in cutting down screen time *2026-03-19* This helped me cut down my screen time by a lot! ### 5/5 — Exactly what I’ve been looking for! *2026-03-17* This app is exactly the tool I needed to cut my habit of doomscrolling Youtube Shorts. Literally insane how effective it’s been for me — if I get on the regular youtube app, I don’t get sucked into the Shorts (but I still use this instead, just in case). A few things could be improved (but given how helpful this app has been, these issues are so minor): 1) little mini player won’t keep playing when you leave the app. 2) sometimes it can feel a little “sticky” when I try to swipe back to the page I was on before, 3) when I open the app, sometimes it takes me to the wallblocker page, and I don’t know how to get Youtube to open unless I click out to my home screen and then click the app again. THANK YOU SO MUCH for making exactly what I needed!!! Now I just need to find a solution for Reddit…that’s my last doomscroll addiction. ### 5/5 — 이런 최고의 앱이 있다니 *2026-02-25* 👍 ### 5/5 — Hope this works!!! *2026-02-01* Good idea ### 5/5 — 적당한 절제를 위한 좋은 앱 *2026-01-24* 딱 원하는 기능이 있네요 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-04.*