198+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
With an average user rating of 4.3★, the block youtube shorts category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 198+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.7★ (4K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 2 |  | $1.99 was $2.99 | 3.9★ (131) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.0★ (159) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 4 |  | $4.99 | 4.1★ (483) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | 4.7★ (370) | No | No | Aug 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (48M) | Yes | Yes | Aug 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free was $2.99 | 2.0★ (2) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.8★ (166K) | No | Yes | Aug 2026 |
This app helps you use social media more intentionally by removing addictive features like endless video feeds and algorithmic recommendations. It preserves essential functions like direct messaging and profile viewing, allowing you to stay connected without losing hours to scrolling.
This app completely removes YouTube Shorts from your browsing experience. Enjoy a cleaner, more focused YouTube without endless scrolling. It helps you stay on track with your intended content.
Regain focus by selectively removing distracting elements from websites like social media feeds and video suggestions. Customize what you block on supported platforms, keeping essential features accessible. Sync your settings across Apple devices for a seamless experience.
Enhance your YouTube viewing with over 250 features designed to remove distractions and boost productivity. Enjoy AI-powered video summaries, customizable layouts, content filtering, and focus tools for a cleaner, more efficient experience.
Manage your YouTube viewing experience with a customizable queue and channel subscriptions. Avoid algorithmic feeds, hide Shorts, and set custom playback speeds per channel. Enjoy features like Picture-in-Picture and chapter support for efficient video consumption.
Watch and subscribe to a vast array of videos, from music and gaming to news and learning. Discover trending content, connect with creators, and even upload your own videos. Offers options for ad-free viewing and exclusive perks.
Enhance your YouTube experience by removing distracting elements like shorts, related videos, and comments. Reclaim your focus for learning, research, or relaxation. This Safari extension helps you break free from endless scrolling and regain control of your time.
This app provides a unified browsing experience for video platforms, offering features like Chromecast support and picture-in-picture mode. Enjoy a native app feel with added conveniences such as dark mode and a sleep timer.
This app introduces intentional friction to distracting apps and websites, helping users reduce screen time and improve focus. It delays access rather than blocking, promoting long-term behavioral change. Integrates with other apps for enhanced productivity.
This app blocks the YouTube news feed, preventing endless scrolling and distracting content. It allows users to access YouTube for specific videos without falling down rabbit holes of unrelated content. Enjoy a more focused viewing experience.
This Safari extension removes all YouTube Shorts from your feed and recommendations, offering a cleaner and more focused browsing experience. It prioritizes user privacy with no data collection and features a multilingual, user-friendly interface for seamless integration.
This app offers multiple strategies to help you reduce screen time and control app usage. Features include delayed app opening, timed scrolling interruptions, and customizable app limits. It also provides options for strict blocking, settings protection, and encourages mindful breaks.
This Safari extension helps you focus by blocking distractions on the YouTube website. It removes recommendations, Shorts, and comments, allowing for a more focused viewing experience. Advertisements are not blocked.
This app removes all advertisements from YouTube videos, including pre-roll, text, and banner ads. It offers features like background playback and picture-in-picture, improving your viewing experience and saving time.
This app helps you regain control of your time by blocking distracting websites and applications. It offers features to create custom block lists, schedule focus times, and limit usage, promoting productivity and reducing procrastination.
Enjoy uninterrupted video and music playback with this ad-blocking player. It allows for background playback, even with the screen off or while using other applications, and offers convenient lock screen controls.
Take back control of your attention by selectively hiding distracting elements on popular social media and video websites. Customize your browsing experience by concealing feeds, recommendations, shorts, and more. A PRO version offers advanced features for dedicated users.
Watch YouTube videos in a floating Picture-in-Picture window, even with your screen locked. Enjoy background audio playback and the ability to multitask with multiple video instances.
Manage your YouTube channel and content on the go. Track performance with detailed analytics, engage with your community through comment management, and update video details. Apply for monetization and grow your presence directly from your mobile device.
This tool helps you avoid distracting short-form video content on popular social platforms. It works by blocking these videos directly within your web browser, allowing for a more focused browsing experience.