FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ReelsOff.
Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels — only the short-video feeds, not the whole app.
No. Instagram, YouTube and Facebook still work for everything else. Only the Reels / Shorts feeds are blocked.
Install ReelsOff, grant the Accessibility permission, and choose Hardcore or AI Mode.
Hardcore completely blocks Reels and Shorts.
AI Mode does not put a hard stop. It gradually removes your urge to watch short videos using psychological patterns and AI blocking.
Yes. Set a password in ReelsOff so the blocking cannot be turned off on impulse.
Yes. Parents use it to manage screen time for their kids, with password protection and parental courses.
No. ReelsOff does not collect or share your personal data. No ads, no tracking.
The Accessibility Service is used only to identify and redirect short videos. It does not access, read or collect personal data. You can turn it off any time in Android Settings.
Yes. ReelsOff is free to download — the Play listing price is $0. A Pro offering exists in-app; check the Play listing for the current Pro price.
No. ReelsOff is Android only.
ReelsOff helps you build healthier screen habits by blocking the feeds that keep you scrolling. It is not a medical treatment for addiction.