Shorty

Your Shorts, Your Rules

Free · In‑App Purchases

Take control of short-form video. Set daily limits and block YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & Facebook when time's up. Try free! Shorty puts you in control of short-form video across YouTube Shorts, Instagram Reels, Facebook Reels, and TikTok — all from one Safari extension. CHOOSE HOW YOU WATCH Pick a mode for each platform: • Default Player — the standard experience, with the option to hide distracting UI elements • Enhanced Player — native video controls with volume memory, so your volume carries between videos • Regular Player (YouTube) — automatically redirects Shorts to the full YouTube video player • Hide All — removes short-form video from your feed entirely, including sidebar links and shelf recommendations SET A DAILY TIME BUDGET Set a daily viewing limit in minutes. Shorty tracks your watch time and warns you at 75% and 90% with a dismissible banner. At 100%, a full-screen overlay blocks playback. You can snooze for 15 minutes or disable the limit for the day — but you have to confirm twice, so it's a deliberate choice, not an impulse. BLOCK THE APPS — NOT JUST SAFARI Enable App Blocking to enforce your budget across native apps. When you hit your daily limit, a blocking screen appears over YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook — system-wide, not just in Safari. You pick which apps to monitor, and Apple's Screen Time handles the rest on-device. Shields clear automatically at midnight. HIDE WHAT YOU DON'T NEED Strip away distractions on a per-platform basis: • Action buttons (like, comment, share) • Usernames and profile links • Captions and descriptions • Audio/music track info • Search buttons and suggested actions (YouTube) CONTROL AUTOPLAY Decide whether videos play automatically when they scroll into view, or wait for you to press play. Available on every platform. VIEW YOUR ACTIVITY See how much time you've spent watching, how many times videos loop, and which videos you've rewatched the most. Your data stays on your device — Shorty has no servers and no accounts. WORKS EVERYWHERE • YouTube Shorts • Instagram Reels • Facebook Reels • TikTok • Safari on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro PRIVACY FIRST All watch data is stored locally on your device. Optional iCloud sync lets you share settings across your own devices — off by default. Shorty uses Apple's SKAdNetwork and basic install attribution to measure ad effectiveness, but never tracks what you watch or which apps you use. One extension. Every platform. Your rules. End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Ratings & Reviews

  • 1.0
    out of 5
    1 Ratings

NEW: Screen Time App Blocking • Block YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook apps system-wide when your daily budget is reached • Uses Apple's Screen Time — 100% on-device, Shorty never sees your app usage • Choose exactly which apps to monitor with Apple's built-in app picker • Blocking screen appears over apps with options to dismiss or open Shorty • Shields reset automatically at midnight NEW: Subscription & Free Trial • Try everything free for 7 days — no commitment • Monthly, annual, and lifetime plans available • Existing purchasers automatically receive lifetime access NEW: iMessage App • Share your watch time stats directly in iMessage • Choose between Today, This Week, or Budget view • Platform-by-platform stats with colored bar charts NEW: Home Screen Widgets • Daily Budget widget — ring showing time remaining • Platform Breakdown widget — see which apps you're using most • Small and medium sizes available IMPROVED: • Redesigned onboarding with Screen Time setup walkthrough • Subscription management in Settings with trial countdown • Offer code redemption support (iOS 16+) • Facebook Reels default mode no longer overrides the native player • Added hide action buttons option for YouTube Shorts • Better shared data sync between app, widgets, and extensions • Bug fixes and performance improvements

Version 1.2.3

The developer, 2767200 Ontario Inc., indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Used to Track You

    The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:

    • Usage Data

  • Data Not Linked to You

    The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:

    • Identifiers
    • Usage Data

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More

Information

Seller
  • 2767200 Ontario Inc.
Size
  • 15.5 MB
Category
  • Utilities
Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 15.5 or later.
  • iPod touch
    Requires iOS 15.5 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 12 or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
  • Shorty Premium $9.99
  • Shorty Premium — Lifetime $19.99
  • Shorty Premium $1.99
  • Learn More
Copyright
  • © 2026 Chandelier 647
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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