back2reality.

stop doomscrolling.

Instagram without reels and without the endless feed of suggested content. Just posts, stories and messages from the people you actually follow.

Get it on Google Play See how it works
Free · Android · iPhone coming soon

"Just one more minute"
never ends.

Reels and suggested videos are built to never end. back2reality takes that part away and keeps what matters.

Stays

  • ✓Posts from people you follow
  • ✓Stories
  • ✓Messages
  • ✓Searching for friends

Goes

  • ✕Reels
  • ✕Endless suggestions
  • ✕The Explore grid
  • ✕Suggested videos in your feed

Everything you need.
Nothing that pulls you in.

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Chronological feed

Only people you follow, newest first.

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Zero reels

No reels tab and no suggested videos squeezed between posts.

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Time counter

See how many minutes you spent on Instagram today.

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Weekly stats

Compared with last week. Watch yourself win your time back.

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Multiple accounts

Add several accounts and switch between them with one tap.

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Dark & light theme

Quick way back to the menu – hold the home icon and slide up.

back2reality start screen Reels never end Keep what matters App menu Weekly stats Safe login

Last 7 days on Instagram

3 h 46 min

↓ 54% less than the previous week

The counter and stats show in black and white how much time you're getting back. No judging, no notifications – just numbers.

Your data stays with you.

back2reality shows the official instagram.com website and hides the parts designed to keep you scrolling – similar to an ad blocker.

We never see your passwordYou log in directly on Instagram's own page.
Zero trackingNo accounts, ads or analytics. We don't even have a server.
Phone onlyYour time and settings never leave your device.

Questions

Is it safe for my account?

Yes. The app shows the official instagram.com website and you log in directly with Instagram. back2reality never posts, likes or messages anyone on your behalf.

Can I still watch stories and send messages?

Yes. Stories, messages, posts from friends and search work as usual. Only reels and suggested content disappear.

Do I have to delete the Instagram app?

You don't have to, but we recommend it – that way the temptation of one "quick" look at reels is gone completely.

How much does it cost?

The app is free to download.

Is there an iPhone version?

We're working on it. For now back2reality is available for Android on Google Play.

Get back to reality.

Keep the people. Lose what never ends.

Get back2reality