# CloseReels: Reduce Scrolling

> Scroll Less. Stop Addiction.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739947824](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739947824)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6739947824`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ho Yin NG
- **Category:** Health & Fitness
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (154 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.8.4
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-29
- **First published:** 2025-02-11
- **Size:** 29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-22
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/closereels-reduce-scrolling/id6739947824)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sites.google.com/view/sigmagrindapp/privacy](https://sites.google.com/view/sigmagrindapp/privacy)

## Description

CloseReels helps you reclaim time by gently interrupting mindless scrolling every 5-20 minutes, so you stay in control without blindly blocking apps. It’s built for anyone who values their time and wants to scroll with intention.

Features include Select Distractions to limit apps like TikTok and Instagram; Shield Reminder that prompts you when you’re about to reopen; Defer App Opening to set delays; and Activate Strict Focus Mode to block apps for focused work periods. Free users get up to 30 interrupts, while Pro unlocks unlimited usage and more powerful tools. All data is stored locally on your device, preserving privacy.

## Rankings

- #115,719 — Overall
- #7 — close
- #14 — reduce
- #15 — scroll

## Review summary

The app is praised for reducing doomscrolling and increasing awareness of scrolling habits, with some users noting it stops doomscrolling for a period and motivates other activities. However, many reviews complain about aggressive monetization (paywalls/unlocks), frequent notifications, and reliability bugs, including UI issues on certain devices. Overall, the concept is appreciated, but the pricing model undermines its usefulness for a sizable portion of users.

### Pros

- It helps reduce doomscrolling and increases awareness of scrolling habits.
- It effectively prompts breaks by locking you out after set time.
- It motivates users to put their phone down and do other activities.
- For some users, it has stopped doomscrolling for a period (e.g., a week).

### Cons

- Monetization and paywalls are a major pain point (subscription or unlocks, with many users feeling ripped off).
- Excessive or unsettling notifications, with some wanting the ability to turn them off.
- Reliability issues and bugs (random behavior, crashes, and UI problems on some devices).
- Perceived misalignment between the free version and paid features, leading to skepticism about value.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6739947824)