BackToLife

brulemar

In-app purchases

About this app

BACK TO LIFE - USE INSTAGRAM & YOUTUBE WITH CONTROL
Stop losing hours to Reels and Shorts. BackToLife lets remove the most addictive elements of social media and regain a more mindful use.

HOW IT WORKS
Back to Life uses advanced web filtering technology to load Instagram and YouTube in a controlled browser environment. It blocks addictive features using smart rules.

FILTERS FOR:

-INSTAGRAM
Hide Reels
Hide Explore & Suggestions
Hide likes and comments
Hide Stories
DMs only

-YOUTUBE
Hide shorts
Hide comments

Browse with intention. Watch what you choose. Leave when you're done.

STRICT SCHEDULE
Choose time blocks when your settings are locked (e.g., 9 AM - 11 PM daily)
During locked hours, you can't disable filters or change restrictions
Outside locked hours, full control returns

STREAK TRACKING
Each day you follow your strict schedule = +1 day to your streak
Break the schedule (disable filters during locked time) = streak resets to 0
Visual progress tracking shows your current streak and longest streak
That's it. Set your schedule. Stick to it. Watch your streak grow.
The system is simple: consistency builds the streak. The streak shows your progress.

TIME METRICS
See exactly how many hours you send in this platforms
Daily, weekly, and monthly breakdowns.

PRIVACY-FIRST DESIGN
Minimal data collection
Local-first storage
No ads, ever
No third-party data sharing
Anonymous analytics help improve the app

START NOW
No complicated setup. Just download, enable your filters, and get your life back.
Your social media. Your rules. Your time.
Download BackToLife and reconnect with what matters.

Take control of your digital environment.

Ratings and reviews

Works very well. It's a little bit slow, but it isn't a big deal. It looks rustic, but it's obvious the app is in early development, so it's ok. It helps a lot to avoid procrastinating by watching reels or something 🙏

I was so excited for this app because I always thought of it and I never saw it anywhere, but it doesn't even let me create an account. I already downloaded it two times, but nothing's seems to work. I will wait tho, I hope it works out.

It looks like it's in the early stages of development, I hope it works out.

What’s new

A major release.

NEW
- Premium: strict schedule, dark mode, per-app passcode, advanced filters, focus timer
- Italian language
- Weekday/weekend schedule split, streak tracking
- Google Password Manager support

IMPROVED
- Stay logged into Instagram and YouTube
- Native-feeling Instagram mute
- Wrong password keeps you on login
- Timezone-aware schedules with cross-device sync