ShortsKiller vs Dhyan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShortsKiller
This browser extension helps reduce distractions from short-form video content on YouTube. It hides specific elements and redirects links to keep your browsing focused. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it requires no account and collects no user data.
- Hides Shorts content on YouTube.com
- Redirects direct Shorts links
- Simple setup instructions
- No account required
- Privacy-friendly, no data collection
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ShortsKiller is a lightweight browser extension that helps customize your browsing experience by reducing Shorts-related content. ShortsKiller is compatible with YouTube.com while browsing in Safari. Once enabled, it hides Shorts-related page elements and redirects direct Shorts links away from the Shorts feed. It is designed to be simple, focused, and privacy-friendly. Features: • Reduces Shorts-related content on YouTube.com in Safari • Redirects direct Shorts links • Includes simple setup instructions • Requires no account • Does not collect user data ShortsKiller is an independent app and browser extension. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or officially associated with YouTube, Google, Apple, or any other third-party platform.
Dhyan
This app encourages intentional phone usage by helping you pause, set a purpose, and start focused sessions. It aims to reduce mindless scrolling and digital distractions, fostering a calmer relationship with your device for work, study, or rest.
- Start focused sessions with clear purpose
- Build a calmer phone relationship
- Reduce mindless scrolling
- Stay present during activities
- Create pre-device use rituals
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Dhyan helps you use your phone with more intention. Instead of opening your phone and getting pulled into distractions, Dhyan helps you pause, choose your purpose, and start a focused session. Whether you are working, studying, resting, creating, or simply trying to stay present, Dhyan gives you a calmer way to interact with your device. Set an intention, choose your session, and return to what matters. Why Dhyan? • Start focused sessions with a clear purpose • Build a calmer relationship with your phone • Reduce mindless scrolling and digital distractions • Stay present during work, study, rest, or daily life • Create a simple ritual before using your device Dhyan is designed for people who want technology to feel less distracting and more intentional. It is not about avoiding your phone completely — it is about using it with awareness. Open Dhyan, choose your intention, and begin.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: ShortsKiller at 4 against Dhyan's 1. Dhyan's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ShortsKiller against 5.0 for Dhyan. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | ShortsKiller | Dhyan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JACOB SCOTT KELLY | Go Dimensions |
In-app purchases
ShortsKiller
No in-app purchases
Dhyan
No in-app purchases









