Awesome
I love it, I’ve tried a lot of focus / concentration / minimalist apps and this one is the best.
Would give it 0 stars
This “app” is just a widget that they charge you for. They provide no free trial to test the widget, makes you sign up for a subscription to even use it (no free with ads type deal), and apparently offer no way to get a refund once you realize you got hooked in and scammed. Highly would not recommend paying for a screenshot of black for a background and a couple of mediocre at best widgets.
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Light Phone for iPhone
I was seriously considering getting a Light Phone, but after talking to some of my friends who have it I realized I would probably still need an iPhone in addition to the Light Phone. Dumb Phone essentially turns your iPhone into a Light Phone, and it’s completely changed my relationship with my phone. Now it feels like a tool that enhances my life instead of a source of entertainment that distracts from it.
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App added as requested
When an app that I use free wasn’t on dumb phone, I reached out and they added it for me, very impressive.
The best.
So thankful for the time/attention put into this (free) app to help other people be better with their phones. You don’t need to buy a fancy dumb phone alternative - this is your solution while keeping your iPhone/iMessage.
Text app not opening
Messages in the stack isn’t opening. Neither does safari. The rest work.
Bait and Switch
Loved the app and widget until after about two weeks of use, they disabled the widget unless I paid. They draw you in under the premise it's free and then boom. Disabled unless you pay. IM OUT.
Beware
I downloaded the app and went to delete it when payment was requested. It had asked for my lock screen password, same one I’ve used for years. When I went to delete it, it asked for my lock password, but would not let me delete it. I cannot get this app off my phone.
My phon e
Doesn’t work
Dumb phone
I was really excited to try it out, but I can’t call anyone or text anyone who has an android. It was not helpful at all
Efficiency & Simplicity
I’ve been partaking and dabbling w/ Dumb Phone for just over a year now. It’s simple, sleek, clean and helped cut my screen time down by 2/3s.
There’s still a level of self discipline required to reclaim lost time scrolling and wasting our lives away on these dopamine devices, but Dumb Phone is the gateway to making that happen.
There’s still a level of self discipline required to reclaim lost time scrolling and wasting our lives away on these dopamine devices, but Dumb Phone is the gateway to making that happen.
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MIDLEADING
I mean, I love how aesthetically pleasing this looked & everything. But didn't know it wasn't free. I had it for a week & it stopped working. Misleading. Don't get it. Not worth money to pay for widgets. Bye.
You can do this all without an app
Scam app. Doesn’t do anything you can’t do yourself and costs $$
Top Tier Alternative Home Screen
An excellent app. The developer is incredibly responsive and has created an app that sets out to make a less overwhelming Home Screen. I believe he has done it. It’s a great app that mimics a “light phone” type setup for those looking to be more intentional in their phone use.
Plus honestly I think it just looks nice. It’s also incredibly easy to set up as well thanks to all of the well thought out knowledgebase articles and walk-throughs during setup.
Plus honestly I think it just looks nice. It’s also incredibly easy to set up as well thanks to all of the well thought out knowledgebase articles and walk-throughs during setup.
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Disappointed
It doesn’t have a simple list of the installed apps and web page shortcuts on the phone. Instead it has a massive list of pre approved apps so I have to do a search every time I update my lists. This limitation directly counters the purpose of the app. Other than this, it’s fairly useful but I won’t give it a good rating until this major limitation is fixed. At the very least give me a list at the top of just my apps.
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Meh.
Doesn’t work all that well and you can still easily access all your apps just by swiping right so kind of pointless really. Also annoying as you can’t really try it and decide if you like it without buying it first, wish I could get my £10 back!
Took ages to set up, seconds to work around
Until the App Library can be hidden, this app just makes pages minimalist. I now just use the App Library and the DP homepage never gets used. Waste of time and money. I wish I’d not paid for a year’s subscription
Intentional Phone Use Heaven
This is my second year using Dumb Phone. Last year, when I started using it, I had downloaded it looking for something to help me be more intentional with my day because I was (and still am) a stay at home mom. I didn’t want scrolling to get in the way of the connection I wanted to make with my young child, so downloading this app has been incredibly helpful. My favorite parts about this app are how you can list the apps on your phone screen to make it boring and low-key, so the doping addiction doesn’t get in the way of your day and it keeps you from being awake all night so you can actually take care of your sleep hygiene. I also thoroughly enjoy that I can’t bypass certain app timers just to get back to an app to scroll.
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What did i just waste my money on?!
Terrible waste of money when you are basically paying for a step by step guide to do all the work yourself!?! Just search on you tube for this info and save your money!!!
Worth a try
I’ve been wanting to keep my iPhone while minimizing screen time and it having less of a grab on me. So far it’s worked and the set up steps are easy to do and make your phone more of a tool then a stimulating pocket computer. 1 week free trail is a no brainer try it
