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Dumbify is a minimalist home screen launcher for iPhone. Dumbify helps you keep screen time down by keeping your home screen clean and clear of notifications.
Our minimalist home screen launcher is fully customizable. Dumbify allows you to select the apps that are most important to you, and displays them in a clean minimalist launcher on your home screen.
The minimalist launcher for iPhone works perfectly with dark or light mode, so you can pick what looks best to you.
This text based minimalist launcher lets you reclaim your most valuable asset, your time!
Stop spending hours of your precious time getting distracted by your phone, and let Dumbify, a launcher exclusively for iPhone, simplify your digital life.
Dumbify App Comments & Reviews
Dumbify Positive Reviews
Functional but a little clunkyI appreciate how clean this looks, bit launching an app is not a very smooth experience. The app supports a handful of potential apps out of the box, but if you want to add an app that isn’t on there it can get somewhat technical (either url schemes or you make a shortcut). My biggest gripe is likely a limitation of iOS itself, but the widget doesn’t launch your desired app directly. It launches the app which then redirects you to the app (or sometimes it redirects you to a shortcut that redirects you to the app for another layer). You’re definitely choosing style over seamlessness with this compared to using a shortcut widget. I set this up so that it shows the home screen and wallpaper using a focus mode so I can quickly toggle between this and my unrestricted phone access. I highly recommend that for those who are on the fence, but I do seem to be stuck with the same app dock on my home screen (again, this is an iOS issue more than anything but i’m mentioning it since this app aims to essentially reskin iOS) Definitely worth the money and it seems to do everything it can but it does have its limitations. edit: I just realized that enabling “Reduce Motion” in accessibility gets rid of the animations when launching an app which makes the experience much smoother and also removes more distracting eyecandy on your phone!.Version: 1.7.0
Needs custom wallpapersAs much as I like the functionality of the widgets, I also don’t want my phone to be ugly. Undistracting, yes. But I like to surround myself with beautiful things to remind myself of my values, and my home screen is one way I like to do that. It would be nice to have custom wallpapers to go with the minimal launcher..Version: 1.7.0
Best yetI’ve been trying to dumbify my phone in fits and starts for a while now. I was in another fit and start a couple days ago. I tried one app I had read about but it was clunky to use and couldn’t find/link to simple apps that come with the iPhone. Found another and tried it and the process was convoluted and confusing. While trying to find out how to work it, I discovered Dumbify. It is heads and tails over anything else I’ve seen or tried. Simple, elegant user interface. In just two days, my phone use has already gone down. I asked a question on the Reddit post where I discovered the app, and the developer was quick to respond, which was awesome. A few (not all) of the iPhone native apps require going though Shortcuts (this is an Apple thing, not a Dumbify thing), and seeing that burst of color interrupt my calm minimalist phone drives me bonkers. It’s very quick and temporary, but come on, Apple!.Version: 1.6.0
Works well today and has huge promiseAs you set up Dumbify, which does take 20 minutes or so, you have the chance to really marvel at how creative the developer has been in coopting features Apple has created to make the phone busier and more engrossing to instead simplify it and clean it. It’s creative, a little transgressive, and it works. The use of Shortcuts is less hacky than many of these reviews make it seem. The experience is good, and very supportive of reduced distraction in one’s smartphone use. I combine it with OneSec to support mindful use of key apps. I hope to see Dumbify continue to grow, and want to support anything that helps Apple understand how much many of us wish our phones could be inert tools waiting patiently to serve rather than black holes of engrossing distraction..Version: 1.7.0
Does as advertised.First app I’ve actually taken the time to right a review. If you’re looking to Dumbify your phone this does exactly that. The premise here is you match the background with the widget color, which the app provides and then declutter your Home Screen. It takes a minute to get used to as you’re adjusting yourself to how you’ve always used your phone. You can still access all of your apps and the smart part of your device. This just adds points of friction so you aren’t on autopilot to do those mindless scrolls. How the app functions does mean there is a bit of lag every time you do something so that snappy feel that Apple has gotten you accustomed too will go away. I’ll keep testing but as for the first night I’m very pleased and not bothered. I’ve seen some comments that already offer some great ideas so I’m hoping overtime there is still some support to keep my phone from controlling my life, but also being useful..Version: 1.6.0
Solid app that does what it says perfectlyGreat app. Does what it says, straight forward and easy to set up. I have one suggestion which is to allow more color options for the background. I understand it would make the dock background look visible but a workaround would be maybe adding text/art to the dock area as part of the wallpaper or adding some kind of styling that makes it look like it’s not a dock. Even without the suggestion this is a 5 star app because it works exactly how it’s described and helps achieve the goal of minimizing distractions.Version: 1.7.0
Best Decision I Ever MadeRight up front, I am shocked at all the negative reviews. This app is PERFECTION. For years I have struggled with phone addiction and screentime. This app does exactly what it says it will do, give you a minimalist screensaver. This happened to dramatically benefit my life. Also, if you are annoyed with it bringing you to shortcuts during the initial setup for the app, just set your phone to monochrome. The fact that so many people are making a big deal out of that is quite honestly ludicrous. Anyways, thank you developers for the fantastic app.Version: 1.7.0
So close to perfectionTried this alongside two other apps that accomplish essentially the same thing. None of the apps have every feature I’m looking for, but this one comes the closest, and also looks the best. The only personally necessary feature that’s missing (which the other apps have) is setting a custom background for the widgets, i.e. making them appear transparent on any wallpaper. I already bought this app so I’ll continue to use it, in the hopes that this feature is added in the future. Lots of potential here and an overall enjoyable UI/UX..Version: 1.7.0
Great App, Does as AdvertisedI saw ads for a lot of similar apps on Instagram but they were all early access or subscription nonsense. Then I stumbled across this app and was quite delighted! There's not a whole lot to say; the app does exactly what it says, and does it well. It's gotten my screen time down, which is what I was hoping to see. Waiting for multi-page support, but I've stop-gapped that with a few Shortcuts for now. If you're looking to spend less time on your phone, give this a try!.Version:
Exactly what I wantedI came across this app in a post about how to reduce phone usage. It’s awesome, basically exactly like I would hope this type of app would work. I’ve only had it for a day or so, but I think the main value is just changing the default experience you have when you open your phone. By reducing your home screen to a plain list, you interact with your phone with a much more intentional way. Thanks to the developer for making such an awesome app..Version: 1.6.0
I want the light phone so I’m trying thisI’ve never wrote a review before, but this app has been pretty cool to use. I’d trade my 13 mini for a Light Phone, but I don’t wanna be the green text guy and true dumb phones aren’t really practical. This app gets me most of the way there. Very simple and straightforward to use. I use focus modes, so I can switch back to my regular set up quickly. The only annoying thing is whenever I open Settings, it opens the Dumbify settings. Very strange so if there’s a fix please let me know..Version: 1.7.0
Minimalist GoodnessThis is a fantastic app that makes your home screen look just like a Light Phone. There are no special permissions required and it works great, even on iOS 18! Just some minor nits. The iOS 18 setting for Accessibility -> Per App Home Screen & App Library -> Reduce Motion is not being detected in the app, although it appears to be working. Additionally, the app icon does not change for iOS 18 dark mode..Version: 1.7.0
Fine Currently, Great PotentialSo far, I enjoy this a lot. Seems like a good compromise between the Light Phone interface with the functionality of the iPhone. I don’t mind it jumping to shortcuts, but of course I would love if it didn’t (thanks apple). Here is an improvement I would love to see that does not seem like it would be difficult to implement: Various widget sizes. It would be nice to have the big square on top with the medium size rectangle on the bottom to have 2 widgets on one screen (iPhone 12 mini if that helps) I do have one actual issue, the supplied background is slightly different than the dark mode widget and dock. It is just so slightly off that I can see the border of the widget and dock. I have made sure blur is off and no ‘reduce transparency mode is enabled’.Version: 1.7.0
Great start, great potentialIts a simple app and doesn’t really change the whole functionality of the iphone although I wish it did. it can just change of page of your phone to a more simple look. i’m just starting it but i hope the app gains more functionality in the coming days and weeks and months and years.Version: 1.7.0
This will save you time and moneyYes you can pay a few hundred dollars to buy a dumb-smartphone. Or you could pay for this, and achieve the same effect. Thank you for making a one time purchase app that is functional and useful. Three widgets is enough to contain every useful app I need to access, no less and no more..Version: 1.7.0
Almost perfectOverall works very well with one small gripe. I’d like the widget to either be full screen or half screen to allow placing two widgets on my iPhone SE. I added too many apps, and the names are now overflowing outside of the widget. Currently I can only place 10 apps and I wanted 11! It also looks like the Settings app doesn’t launch to the main page..Version: 1.5
Good Way to Stop PickupsThis app has helped tremendously in cutting down on my screen time. Not seeing those red bubbles on my apps reduces the need for useless pickups. Only issue I have is when I go to my settings using this app it goes into the settings for the dumbify app instead of going to the main settings screen which is slightly annoying..Version: 1.7.0
Minimalist, simple and easy to useOnce I got the app settup it made my iPhone use so much easier. It’s like reading a book. I dont have to navigate the chaos that is my apps or app folder. I have 3 pages. 1 organized with the productivity tools I use in a daily basis. Another page I use for all my communication and messaging apps. And a third I use for the more recreational apps like camera or a metronome for music, as well as my gdrive. It would be great if the app could create 2 or 3 more pages for additional organization and spacing. Makes my tech addiction that much more easier to control. Thanks!.Version: 1.7.0
Love it but…I have been enjoying using this app to remove clutter from my Home Screen but there’s a bug with the settings launcher. Instead of launching the main settings it launches the dumbing settings. There are also a couple other stock apps that don’t open smoothly like the phone app and the camera..Version: 1.7.0
Surprisingly goodFor just a one time payment of $4.99 this app works really well. The documentation is great for troubleshooting and they make setting up third party apps super simple. There are some iOS confines around placement that are annoying but all things considered great app for simplifying your phone..Version: 1.7.0
Best App on the App StoreThis works so well that it blows my mind away. The workaround using Shortcuts is a little jank but worth it considering the decreased noise on the home screen. A feature idea I have is for a weather widget in the same style. A text only weather widget would look great. Thanks for this amazing app fr <3.Version: 1.5
Best app for the price5$ gets you what every other app is selling for 20$+. Great app that does the job. One gripe is the litte “search” text at the bottom of the home page, hoping to remove that somehow. If anyone has any ideas please let me know..Version: 1.7.0
Solid minimalist launcherDumbify is off to a good start. I prefer it to the alternatives (not least because it's a sane one-time purchase instead of a many-times-more-expensive subscription), and the author is quite responsive and steadily improving it..Version:
Works greatI bought this and I been using it for about like a month and it works great, I don’t use Instagram and social media apps as much and the app works great, I recommend this app to anyone looking to make there phone a dumb phone.Version: 1.7.0
A Fantastic StartThis app feels a lot like Blankspaces, but with some nice improvements and a reasonable price. My only request would be to add the ability to have multiple pages of items. The small text items for larger lists can get annoying. Overall, great work!.Version: 1.5
Love it!Dumbify has a great asset on my phone, I love it! It has helped minimize the distractions that can often come from a smartphone. I’m hoping that there are plans to tweak the background color settings a bit to accommodate for the iOS 18 customization updates that have pushed out (Light vs. Dark mode)..Version: 1.7.0
(I am) Functionally UselessAdding custom apps does not function, and what the launcher features by default is EXTREMELY limited. [IGNORE THIS/Do not give this dev a penny, this product barely functions in it’s current state/IGNORE THIS] Edit: I have brain damage, apparently. App is fine. Ignore me.Version: 1.7.0
So-so appTurning your phone to grey scale and removing apps you don’t use/want does the same thing. You can swipe away from this launcher to your other apps so it’s not really making your phone a “dumb phone lite” or giving much friction to getting to the rest of your phone..Version: 1.7.0
It works.It does the job. But what people mean by clunky is that the way it relies on shortcuts it either opens shortcuts then the app or dumbify, shortcuts, and then the selected app. You can make this a little more seamless in the accessibility settings but it does kinda make the rest of the phone clunky as a trade off..Version: 1.7.0
ShorcutJumping with shortcuts is a pretty unenjoyable experience. App is well designed and i understand the constrains the developer is working with are Apple related but fair warning to those before you buy for $5 to know every click will be a shortcut.Version: 1.7.0
I like the appGood app. If it had all the major apps and let people decide what they want to use. Phone should be an option. I really dislike that the app pops up in the background every time you use the widget. The shortcut is a bit difficult to use..Version: 1.7.0
Great Concept but Clumsy to UseWell thought out only issue is I can’t get rid of the bottom bar despite following the directions a few times. In the end, without Apple support it makes the phone harder to use which is too bad..Version: 1.7.0
Works as DescribedNeeded an app to clean up my Home Screen a bit and so far this fits the bill. Only used it for an hour so far so we’ll see how it goes..Version: 1.7.0
One suggestion to elevate it.My only suggestion would be a clear widget to show a picture on the background. I mainly have my cats in the background and would love to keep it. But besides that is good..Version: 1.7.0
Works great!This is a great app to help reduce my phones addictive nature. It was very easy to setup and works as promised. The developer seems very active in rolling out updates which is always a plus..Version: 1.7.0
Really promisingThis app is really great considering it’s still in an early version. The creator is really reactive on the feedback and I’m sure it will soon be better than Blank Spaces App for a fifth of the price !.Version: 1.6.0
Stacking widgets is not workingJust downloaded it and I’m on setting it up. But unlike the tutorial video, stacking widgets is not working. Fix it please.Version: 1.7.0
AmazingLove it. Does exactly what it says. Massive points for 1x payment. Thanks. Looking forward to improvements. Would love to tip if you have the option..Version: 1.7.0
Highly recommend!Love the idea - I’ve already been enjoying the benefits of using Dumbify to minimize the everyday “noise” from the seemingly nonstop stream of notifications..Version: 1.5
Customer supportI reached out for help to set up my layout and Anthony fixed it right up. Thank you!.Version: 1.7.0
Exactly As DescribedIt actually did exactly what I was hoping, understanding the native limitations of the iPhone ecosystem. Only one without subscription!.Version: 1.7.0
It works fine.In a sea of clone apps with subscriptions and upsells, it’s refreshing to see a simple app that does what it says from the start..Version: 1.7.0
Love it!Great app for money compared to competitors, the dev is very active and I’m looking forward to having multiple widgets!.Version: 1.6.0
MehI like the idea, and will probably stick with it. But the UX leaves a lot to be desired and the whole thing feels janky, given the premium app price. The launching is slow and uses hacky workarounds where you still need to do a lot of work to set up shortcuts, the functionality is limited, and it all feels very poorly executed..Version: 1.7.0
WowWow……….amazing app. Just see for yourselves 🫠.Version: 1.6.0
Please Add True Black ModePlease add a true dark mode for OLED devices! App is easy to use otherwise..Version: 1.7.0
Simple, effectiveThe app is good for what it is. It’s a design app to make your home screen dumb af. Anytime you open an app within the homepage it triggers a shortcut and open the app in question. Effective and makes it harder to spend time in phone. I’ve lowered my usage by more than 50% since I downloaded this 3 months ago..Version: 1.7.0
Wow!I rarely leave reviews, but this app really stands out. It managed to accomplish what it set out to do through some clever UI tweaks that work seamlessly with iOS. I recommend it..Version: 1.7.0
Love the lookWell worth the money and the boring installation steps. thanks for not forcing us to a subscription plan..Version: 1.7.0
Simple and exactly what’s neededThis app is perfect if you are trying to work on digital wellbeing. The interface is simple, and boring (and dumb) which is exactly what I need. I find myself less likely to be accidentally scrolling on my phone. The interface makes it much easier to be purposeful about each phone use. Thanks for building this app and for making it a one time purchase..Version: 1.7.0
Great app for those looking to streamline cellphone usageLoving this app! I’m able to streamline and simplify my home screen so I can spend more time doing things that are meaningful to me and stop spending hours scrolling. I love that custom apps can be added and the dark mode feature makes things even more simple / minimalist..Version: 1.4
Best minimalist launcher for iOSOut of all the options for minimalist launchers, this one is by far my favourite. No subscription or in app purchase paywalls, just a one time purchase at a reasonable price. The launcher works well, and the developer was very quick to add any apps that are not yet supported. I look forward to seeing more features get added to Dumbify over time..Version: 1.0
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