Dull
Instagram without Reels, YouTube without Shorts – distraction-free social media.
- Category
- Other
- Launched
- April 1, 2026
- Stage
- Unknown
- Pricing
- freemium
- Founder
- kasparnoor
- Website
- getdull.app

Dull is an iOS app that acts as a custom browser for social media platforms, stripping out addictive features like Reels, Shorts, algorithmic feeds, and ads. It replaces the native Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, X, and Reddit apps with a controlled browsing experience. Users log into their existing accounts within Dull, and the app removes specific elements: Instagram Reels and Explore, YouTube Shorts, Facebook Reels and suggested content, X's For You tab and ads, and Reddit's Popular and suggested posts. DMs, search, subscriptions, and core feeds remain intact. Beyond filtering, Dull provides eight adjustable controls: daily time limits per platform, friction gates (math problems or wait timers before opening an app), intent based navigation (choose DMs, search, or subscriptions before entering), a live timer that changes color, grayscale mode per platform, usage statistics, home screen widgets, and a 24 hour delay or PIN lock to prevent changing settings impulsively.
Discovered via
- Hacker News Show HN · · Show HN: Dull – Instagram Without Reels, YouTube Without Shorts (iOS)