I kept losing hours to YouTube Shorts, so I built an open-source Android app that shows a live counter while scrolling

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Hey everyone, Like a lot of people here, I found that whenever I opened YouTube to watch a quick tutorial, I'd end up stuck in Shorts for an hour without realizing it. Most screen-time blockers either block the whole app or are filled with paid subscriptions. So I built StudyMode—a 100% offline, privacy-first Android app designed for students and focus: 🎬 Shorts & Reels Counter: A floating pill HUD right on top of YouTube Shorts / Instagram Reels that tracks how many shorts you've watched and elapsed time, so you stay aware. 🧘 Zen Mode: Complete exam lockdown with breathing focus rings and dialer-only pass-through. 🛡 Mindful Pre-Open Friction: A 10-second reflection pause or deep breathing exercise before opening distracting apps. 🔒 100% Offline & Private: Zero tracking, zero ads, and strict isolation for banking/UPI apps. It's completely free and open-source on GitHub. I would love for you to try the APK and tell me your thoughts or feature requests! https://github.com/Vishnukankol47/StudyMode/releases/tag/v1.0.0   submitted by   /u/Neat-View-1447 [link]   [comments]