Comparison

Block Reels Shorts vs ShortformBlock

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Block Reels Shorts

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking addictive short-form video content on major social media platforms. It offers various blocking modes and detailed usage analytics to promote healthier digital habits.

Highlights
  • Block short-form videos on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat
  • Built-in browser with automatic content filtering
  • Three blocking modes: Block All, Day Limit, Break Mode
  • Track short video usage with detailed analytics
  • Customizable controls for platforms and time limits
  • Ad-free experience with premium subscription
Features
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Block Reels and Shorts. Stop doomscrolling and reclaim your screen time. Tired of endlessly scrolling through short videos? Caught in the loop of Reels, Shorts, and TikTok? StopScroll is the shorts blocker that puts you back in control. Break free from mindless scrolling and take charge of your digital habits by blocking short-form video content across every major platform. HOW IT WORKS StopScroll opens social media platforms in a built-in browser that automatically filters out short-form video content. Shorts tabs, Reels feeds, and TikTok videos are hidden before you ever see them — so you can browse the content you actually care about without falling into the doomscrolling trap. BLOCK SHORTS AND REELS Put yourself in command. StopScroll lets you block Shorts, Reels, and TikTok content with just a few taps. Choose which platforms to block — YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or Snapchat — and browse without distractions. No more "just one more video." STOP THE SHORTS ADDICTION Short videos are engineered to keep you scrolling. StopScroll breaks the cycle by removing them entirely. Whether you are struggling with a Shorts addiction, a Reels habit, or spending hours on TikTok, this app helps you regain focus on what truly matters. THREE POWERFUL BLOCKING MODES Block All: Completely remove all short-form video content from every enabled platform. The strongest protection against doomscrolling. Day Limit: Set a daily time limit for short video viewing. Once your limit is reached, blocking activates automatically. A balanced approach for users who want some control without going cold turkey. Break Mode: Temporarily pause blocking when you genuinely need a break. Premium users can set custom break durations and get right back on track. TRACK YOUR SHORT VIDEO USAGE See exactly how much time you spend on Reels, Shorts, and TikTok. StopScroll provides detailed analytics broken down by platform and day, so you can monitor your habits and measure your progress over time. ADVANCED FILTERS Choose exactly which platforms to block. Enable or disable blocking for YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Snapchat individually. Your preferences are saved and applied automatically every time you open the app. CUSTOMIZABLE CONTROLS Tailor StopScroll to fit your needs. Set specific daily time limits with hour and minute precision. Configure break durations. Toggle individual platforms on or off. Every setting is designed to give you a personalized and effective strategy to combat short video addiction. PROTECT YOUR DIGITAL WELL-BEING Promote healthy screen time habits by removing the most addictive content from your social media experience. StopScroll helps you use your device with intention — not compulsion. Block Reels. Block Shorts. Stop doomscrolling. Start living. PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock Break Mode with custom durations, advanced per-app filters, and an ad-free experience. Choose from flexible monthly or yearly plans with a free trial to get started. Download StopScroll now and reclaim your time from the grip of Shorts, Reels, and TikTok. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ShortformBlock

This extension for Safari blocks YouTube Shorts across your devices, removing them from feeds, search results, and navigation. It offers a private browsing experience with no data collection and is completely free to use.

Highlights
  • Hides Shorts from YouTube homepage
  • Removes Shorts from search results
  • Hides Shorts tab in navigation
  • Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • Private browsing, no data collection
Features
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Watch YouTube the way it was meant to be — without Shorts. ShortRemover is a free Safari extension that hides YouTube Shorts from your feed, search results, and navigation. No paywalls, no subscriptions, no nonsense. WORKS ON ALL YOUR DEVICES The only YouTube Shorts blocker available for iPhone, iPad and Mac — all in one free app. WHAT IT DOES - Hides Shorts from your YouTube homepage - Removes Shorts from search results - Hides the Shorts tab in navigation - Hides youtube community posts SIMPLE AND PRIVATE ShortRemover collects zero data. No analytics, no tracking, no servers. Your browsing stays completely private. HOW TO ENABLE 1. Open this app 2. Go to Safari Settings → Extensions 3. Enable ShortRemover and allow access to youtube NOTE: This app only works in safari browser and not in youtube app. That's it. Enjoy YouTube without Shorts.

Screenshots

Block Reels Shorts3 screens
ShortformBlock2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShortformBlock at 75% against Block Reels Shorts's 0%. ShortformBlock also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.7) and monetization model (free vs freemium). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Block Reels Shorts sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and ShortformBlock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShortformBlock holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Block Reels Shorts's written reviews are positive against 75% of ShortformBlock's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Block Reels Shorts versus ShortformBlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlock Reels ShortsShortformBlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.4 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings313 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMoumen HamadaRiku Kuisma

Customer experience

Block Reels Shorts

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ShortformBlock

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Block Reels Shorts

Subscriptions2
  • StopScroll Premium$7.991 Month
  • StopScroll Premium3 Days trial$29.991 Year
1 purchases

ShortformBlock

One-time1
  • Support Development$0.99

Questions

Is Block Reels Shorts free?
Block Reels Shorts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShortformBlock free?
ShortformBlock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Block Reels Shorts or ShortformBlock?
ShortformBlock is rated higher. Block Reels Shorts averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ShortformBlock averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do Block Reels Shorts or ShortformBlock have ads?
Neither Block Reels Shorts nor ShortformBlock shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Block Reels Shorts or ShortformBlock?
Block Reels Shorts ships an update every 2 months, and ShortformBlock every 2 months. Most recently, Block Reels Shorts was updated on October 25, 2026 and ShortformBlock on October 24, 2026.

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