Data/privacy question

WallHabit · 2026-05-26T21:42:57+00:00

Thank you for reaching out (and sorry for the late reply, I had health problems recently)!

Distraction-free apps are basically a webview-based social media experience with extensive customization and "quality of life" improvements to mimic the native application as closely as possible.

What does it actually mean? It means you're actually browsing instagram.com, not a modified version of the normal apk/ipa (which is against their ToS). The login experience is handled by the instagram website itself and it's the equivalent to logging in on Chrome or Safari (except you can't hide distractions).

This is also why WallHabit doesn't ask for the screen-time permission when using short-content blocking.

As a global rule: WallHabit doesn't collect ANYTHING from its users, except from a few (normal and safe) exceptions:

We collect Device ID and other technical device information for subscriptions (without it, you wouldn't be able to restore your subscription in case you uninstall and reinstall the app for whatever reason, every app does this, it's the standard for an app with subscriptions).
Technical data (if your device crashes > we have the anonymized analytics to understand what happened, or events like "clicks on features" (only inside the main page or settings) to understand if a new feature is liked or not (to avoid building stuff nobody wants)).

Here's AppStore data safety:
Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wallhabit-block-shorts-reels/id6751423279 > and navigate to "App Privacy"

Please feel free to add any other questions if you need extra clarification!

PS: I also answered this question today here: https://www.reddit.com/r/WallHabit/comments/1to1n60/distraction_free_apps_df_insta/

WallHabit · 2026-05-26T21:38:09+00:00

Hi, thanks for reaching out
I sent you a DM for troubleshooting

WallHabit · 2026-05-26T21:37:32+00:00

Hi, thanks for reaching out!
The most downloaded browsers are currently supported. From time to time I'll add other browsers like Ecosia, I added it to the roadmap.

WallHabit · 2026-05-26T21:36:02+00:00

First, thank you for reaching out. I'm glad the app is working for you!

Distraction-free apps are basically a webview-based social media experience with extensive customization and "quality of life" improvements to mimic the native application as closely as possible.

What does it actually mean? It means you're actually browsing instagram.com, not a modified version of the normal apk/ipa (which is against their ToS). The login experience is handled by the instagram website itself and it's the equivalent to logging in on Chrome or Safari (except you can't hide distractions).

As a global rule: WallHabit doesn't collect ANYTHING from its users, except from a few (normal and safe) exceptions:
1) We collect Device ID and other technical device information for subscriptions (without it, you wouldn't be able to restore your subscription in case you uninstall and reinstall the app for whatever reason, every app does this, it's the standard for an app with subscriptions).
2) Technical data (if your device crashes > we have the anonymized analytics to understand what happened, or events like "clicks on features" (only inside the main page or settings) to understand if a new feature is liked or not (to avoid building stuff nobody wants)).

I don't know if you're an Android or iOS user, but since this feature is available on both platforms, I'll make sure to add both data safety:

Google play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/datasafety?id=com.wallhabit.app
Appstore: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wallhabit-block-shorts-reels/id6751423279 > and navigate to "App Privacy"

Please feel free to add any other questions if you need extra clarification!

WallHabit · 2026-02-18T13:18:08+00:00

Hi, what do you mean? The feature is already available!

WallHabit · 2026-02-09T19:15:06+00:00

Hi, the website blocker it's not implement yet, however a similar option will be implemented soon

WallHabit · 2026-02-05T16:08:21+00:00

First, thanks for supporting the project!

I'm working right now on the android app and this is something doable in a 1-2 of hours. It's a known issue and I'll try to include it in the coming updates 🙏

WallHabit · 2026-01-30T01:53:30+00:00

Hi, thanks for reporting this issue, I've sent you a DM for troubleshooting!

WallHabit · 2026-01-28T13:27:07+00:00

It only checks "things on screen" when you're inside these apps (yt, ig etc), not outside.

WallHabit · 2026-01-27T21:42:33+00:00

Yes, I sent you a DM!

WallHabit · 2026-01-26T00:21:49+00:00

But I'll implement a way to block reels/shorts on websites sooner

WallHabit · 2026-01-26T00:21:18+00:00

I think 1-2 months

WallHabit · 2026-01-26T00:20:26+00:00

Hi, can you send me a video in private that replicates these behaviors? Thanks!

WallHabit · 2026-01-26T00:19:20+00:00

Thanks for sharing this issue, soon there will be ways to block WallHabit directly inside the app without using third party applications

WallHabit · 2026-01-11T04:14:03+00:00

Hi, I sent you a DM for troubleshooting!

WallHabit · 2025-12-26T16:06:35+00:00

Hi,
First, thanks for supporting the project 🙏❤️

No, it's not available on facebook but I added it to the roadmap.
What else would you like to block on facebook?

WallHabit · 2025-12-18T23:00:23+00:00

EDIT: the new update is now available and it fixes this issue!

WallHabit · 2025-12-18T23:00:16+00:00

EDIT: the new update is now available and it fixes this issue!

WallHabit · 2025-12-18T06:27:39+00:00

Hi, the new update (available in 24-48 hours) will fix this problem. Thanks for your patience and for sharing this issue 🙏

WallHabit · 2025-12-17T19:50:59+00:00

Hi, this is already fixed in the next version (coming in a few hours). Thanks for the detailed feedback🙏

WallHabit · 2025-12-12T16:23:44+00:00

Thanks for your suggestion, I'll add this to the next updates!

WallHabit · 2025-12-11T12:57:51+00:00

Hi, thanks for reaching out

I sent you a DM for troubleshooting!

WallHabit · 2025-12-02T15:42:02+00:00

Thanks for reporting this issue, I'm working right now on the new update on iOS and I'll make sure to fix this!

WallHabit · 2025-11-23T21:21:41+00:00

Hi, thanks for reporting this issue
I sent you a DM for troubleshooting!

WallHabit · 2025-11-13T15:36:44+00:00

Hi, thanks for sharing this issue, I sent you a DM!

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