What minulo can't do: its limits and what to do instead (2026)
minulo hides Reels, Shorts and suggested posts only when you open a network inside minulo. It can't change the official Instagram, YouTube or TikTok apps. While minulo blocks an official app, that app's notifications don't arrive, and minulo sends none of its own. Posting Stories, voice messages and calls aren't available, because the web versions of these networks don't have them. It runs on iPhone, Mac, Chrome and Safari, not Android. Free blocks last up to 2 hours. Here is each limit and what to do instead.
This page is written by the developer of minulo (Ayumu Kitabayashi). It lists only limits stated on minulo's support page, FAQ and privacy policy, checked on 2026-10-23.
| Limit | Why | What to do instead |
|---|---|---|
| It can't change the official apps | On iPhone, no app can change what another app shows. Reels and Shorts are hidden only inside minulo. | Lock the official Instagram, YouTube or TikTok app with Screen Time. Tapping its icon shows a block screen with an "Open in minulo" button. You don't need to delete the official apps. |
| No notifications from a blocked app | While minulo blocks an official app with Screen Time, that app's notifications don't arrive. minulo itself sends no push notifications. | If you need a network's notifications, leave its official app unblocked. Notifications then arrive as usual, and you can reply inside minulo. |
| No Stories posting, voice messages or calls | The web versions of these networks don't have them. Posting photos, commenting and replying to DMs do work. | Tap "Take a break" to open the official app for the minutes you choose. |
| Hidden parts can come back for a while | When a network changes its screens, content that was hidden can reappear. | The hiding rules are checked automatically every week. If you notice something, write to workflowai.japan@gmail.com; each case is fixed as it is confirmed. |
| No Android version | minulo runs on iPhone and Mac, plus Chrome and Safari extensions. The Android version is in testing. | Join the Android waitlist to get one email when it is out. |
| Free blocks last up to 2 hours | Schedules by day and time, blocks longer than 2 hours, Hard Mode and multiple block lists are Pro ($9.99/month or $39.99/year in the US). | Start another free block as soon as one ends. Hiding Reels, Shorts and suggested posts is free with no time limit. |
| On Instagram, Explore and Reels share one switch | The "Reels and Explore tabs" switch hides both together. | None inside minulo yet. If you want to keep Explore, leave the switch off and hide suggested posts only. |
| Hard Mode can't be turned off quickly | Leaving Hard Mode (Pro) takes three steps: copy a sentence, answer some mental arithmetic, wait 60 seconds. This is on purpose, and there is no way around it. | Turn it on only when you want that friction. You can still delete minulo itself at any time. |
| Only 10 networks | Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X, Threads, Facebook, Pinterest, Reddit, LinkedIn and Snapchat. | Send requests for other networks to workflowai.japan@gmail.com. More are added over time. |
| It is new, with few ratings | minulo launched in September 2026 and doesn't have enough US ratings for the App Store to show an average yet. | Read what minulo sends and stores and its App Store privacy label before signing in. |
| Not for children under 13 | The privacy policy says the app is not meant for children under 13. | No workaround. Children under 13 should not use minulo. |
Who minulo is not a good fit for
- You use Android only.
- You post Stories or make calls on Instagram many times a day, so you would keep opening the official app.
- You need every notification from a network the moment it arrives and also want that app blocked.
For other apps, including ones that block whole apps, see apps that hide Reels compared.
What are the downsides of minulo?
minulo can't change the official apps, so Reels and Shorts are hidden only inside minulo. While it blocks an official app, that app's notifications don't arrive, and minulo sends none of its own. Posting Stories, voice messages and calls aren't available. It is iPhone, Mac, Chrome and Safari only, free blocks last up to 2 hours, and it is new, with few ratings.
Can minulo remove Reels from the official Instagram app?
No. On iPhone, no app can change what another app shows. minulo hides Reels when you open Instagram inside minulo, and it can lock the official app with Screen Time so tapping its icon sends you to minulo instead.
Will I still get Instagram notifications if I use minulo?
Only if the official Instagram app is not blocked. Notifications come from the official app, and they don't arrive while minulo blocks it. minulo itself sends no push notifications.
What is free in minulo and what needs Pro?
Hiding Reels, Shorts and suggested posts on all 10 networks and blocking the official apps for up to 2 hours at a time are free. Pro adds schedules, blocks longer than 2 hours, Hard Mode, blocking a network completely and multiple block lists. In the US it is $9.99 a month or $39.99 a year, with a 7-day free trial on the yearly plan.
Does minulo work on Android?
Not yet. minulo is for iPhone and Mac, with Chrome and Safari extensions. The Android version is in testing, and you can join the waitlist to get one email when it is out.
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