Reducers Overview

Reducers are the tools that make apps less addictive. You find them all in the Reducers tab at the bottom of the screen. Each reducer targets a different type of distraction, and you can use as many or as few as you like.

The Reducers tab — scroll down to see all available tools.

Focus Boundaries

These tools actively block or limit access to apps and content.

Reducer	What it does
Apps	Pauses specific apps after a usage limit or on a set schedule
Short-Form Video Content	Stops reels and shorts after a time limit or a video count
Keywords And Websites	Blocks websites that contain keywords you choose, across supported browsers

Mindful Nudges

These tools slow you down without fully blocking anything.

Reducer	What it does
Auto DND	Turns on Do Not Disturb automatically when you open certain apps
Hide UI Elements	Hides distracting parts of apps, like feeds and comment sections
Gentle Prompts	Shows a message you wrote to yourself when you open a chosen app
Short-Form Video Counter	Displays a live count of how many short videos you have scrolled through today
Grayscale Filter	Turns your screen gray when you open certain apps

Where to Start

If you are new to Curbox, start with Apps and set a limit on the app you use most. Once that feels easy, add one more reducer at a time.

Trying to change everything at once rarely works. Small changes, done consistently, are what actually stick.