Alternatives to Dull
Dull: iPhone browser for Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook and Reddit that hides Reels, Shorts and feeds and sets time limits. Here are 11 other products that do a similar job. Of these, 6 have a free plan, 1 sells for a one-off price.
- Fitlock
Keeps chosen iPhone apps locked until you reach a daily step, push-up or workout goal.
Since 2024
Free plan · Health and habits · Individuals and families
- Focus Firewall
A Mac app that blocks social and video sites during the work hours you set, across every browser.
Since 2024
One-off payment · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Foki
Lets iPhone users limit distracting apps by minutes used, number of opens or time of day, and see usage stats kept on the phone.
Free · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Monochromate
Chrome and Firefox extension that turns pages grey on a schedule, with site exceptions, to curb doomscrolling.
Since 2025
Free · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Nagomi
iPhone app that locks the apps you pick during hours you set ahead, allowing a few planned short opens.
Since 2026
Free plan · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Toggle
Lets you use Instagram, YouTube and TikTok on iPhone with Reels, Shorts, suggestions and ads hidden.
Subscription · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- Bernie Bouncer
Blocks distracting iPhone apps behind Screen Time and makes you argue with an AI doorman to earn a short timed pass.
Free trial · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- BlockZilla
Browser extension that removes sponsored posts, promoted tweets and other ads from Twitter, Facebook, Reddit and LinkedIn feeds.
Since 2022
Subscription · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families
- EyesRhythm
Uses your webcam on the computer to count and score your blinking and head turns, helping screen workers avoid eye strain.
Since 2026
Free · Health and habits · Individuals and families
- Franz
Puts WhatsApp, Slack, Signal, email and other messengers into one desktop app with workspaces.
Since 2017
Free plan · Focus and productivity
- Gist
Condenses long articles, PDFs and videos into short summaries with counter-arguments, aimed at readers with ADHD.
Since 2026
Subscription · Focus and productivity · Individuals and families