InstaDetox
Less colour, less pull.
InstaDetox is an Android app by Shortcut IT GmbH. It renders distracting apps in grayscale so that they are less rewarding to the human dopamine system. The aim is to reduce compulsive smartphone use and improve quality of life. This page holds help and the legal information for the app.
Get it on Google Play Free download for Android 8.0 and newer
- What InstaDetox does Grayscale filter, breathing pause, all features at a glance, plus the research behind them
- About us Why InstaDetox exists, what we earn from and what we do not
- Help & frequently asked questions Setup, filter modes, the breathing pause and subscription, plus what to do when something breaks
- Privacy policy What the app processes, what stays on your device and what does not
- Terms of use What the app does, free trial periods, subscription and cancellation
- Delete your data How to remove your data or request deletion
- Imprint Provider identification under section 5 DDG (German law)
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- Doomscrolling: what it is and how to stop Why the feed won't let go, and seven ways that work
- How to make your phone grayscale Step by step for Samsung, Pixel, Xiaomi, Motorola and OnePlus
- Study without phone distraction How to quiet social media while you study, with ADHD too
- Doomscrolling, dopamine loop and more The key screen time terms, explained simply
- Block apps or take away the pull? App blockers, limits, grayscale and breathing pause compared