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Sane Scrolling
End the endless scrolling madness!
End the endless scrolling madness!
This is a great idea as the combination of short-form video content and endless scrolling can be a major waste of time. So we're glad to see a developer tackle this issue.
Works across multiple apps and has a collective timer, so there's no hopping from one app to another when you've been blocked. Also doesn't block you from using the Instagram side of Instagram or the full-length side of YouTube.
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Sane Scrolling: End the Doom Scrolling Cycle
Caught in the endless loop of doom scrolling on TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, or Snapchat Stories? Short-form video content is designed to be addictive, stealing hours of your precious time. With Sane Scrolling, you can break free and regain control—without losing access to the parts of these apps you love!
🕒 Set Daily Limits: Control how much time you spend watching short-form videos like TikTok, Reels, Shorts, and Stories.
💡 Smart Control: Use other app features (messaging, posts, stories) without the doom-scrolling trap.
📈 Track Your Progress: Stay aware of your habits and adjust limits as needed.
🎯 Customize Your Boundaries: Tailor daily limits to suit your lifestyle and goals.
🚀 Break the Cycle: Say goodbye to addictive scrolling and hello to a healthier screen time habit.
Select Your Apps: Choose apps like TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat where short-form video consumes your time.
Set Your Limit: Decide how much daily time you want to spend watching these videos.
Scroll Smarter: Sane Scrolling keeps you within your set limit while leaving the rest of the app fully functional.
Reclaim Your Time: Stop wasting hours lost in endless scrolling loops.
Boost Productivity: Focus on what truly matters without distractions.
Support Your Wellbeing: Build healthier digital habits for a balanced life.
📚 Students: Stay focused on studying and limit distractions.
💼 Professionals: Avoid time traps during work hours.
👨👩👧👦 Parents: Help your kids break free from the doom-scrolling cycle and manage screen time responsibly.
🌱 Everyone: Anyone ready to take back control from TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, and more.
Take charge of your screen time and stop the doom-scrolling spiral. With Sane Scrolling, you can scroll smarter, live better, and focus on what truly matters.
Accessibility Service Requirement
Sane Scrolling uses the Accessibility Service API solely to detect when short-form video content is actively displayed on your screen. This enables the app to enforce the screen time limits you set, helping you manage and reduce excessive scrolling behavior effectively.
No. Sane Scrolling does not access, collect, or store any personal or sensitive user data. The Accessibility Service API is used only to identify short-form video content locally on your device and enforce the screen time limits you configure.
By enabling this service, you consent to its use exclusively for the purpose stated above. You can disable the Accessibility Service at any time through your device’s settings.
Got feedback, a feature request, or found a bug? Reach out anytime at dev+ss@ijp.app. I'm an indie developer and I read every message personally. I'll do my best to make Sane Scrolling even better for you.
Email me directly. I read every message and reply, usually within a day. Include your Android version and a short description of the issue so I can help quickly.
Email about Sane ScrollingZero data sold. This app follows the site-wide privacy policy - it only uses the permissions it actually needs to do its one job.
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