# White Screen: Minimal Launcher — user reviews > 45 indexed App Store user reviews of White Screen by Astrochimp SRL, rated 4.70/5 from 155 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-screen-minimal-launcher/id6737041451/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-screen-minimal-launcher/id6737041451.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 132 · 4★ 14 · 3★ 2 · 2★ 1 · 1★ 6 ## What do users think of White Screen? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💰 Free to use, no subscription - ✨ Minimalist design - 👍 Easy to set up - 📱 Helps reduce phone usage - 🎨 Good customization options - 🚀 Fast and efficient - 💡 Clever and user-friendly - 💯 Polished and well-built - ✅ Works perfectly - 🌟 Great aesthetic - 👍 Appreciated by users **Cons** - 🤔 Widget name cannot be removed - ⚠️ White screen appears before opening apps - 📱 Some apps do not launch - 🖼️ Limited background options - ❌ Phone app shortcut broken - ❓ Widget not found in list - 🤔 App dock visible - ⚠️ Reflections on edges (iOS 26) **Commonly reported bugs** - White screen appears before opening apps - Phone app shortcut is broken - Some apps in the master list do not launch - Widget not found in the list of widgets - Error when trying to open the Phone app (default iOS) **Most requested features** - Transparent background or custom gallery wallpaper - Dark mode synced with wallpaper - Spacer widgets for more app icons - Ability to remove widget title - Add Anki flashcard app shortcut - Pure black theme option - Option to create custom shortcuts - App closes automatically after opening another app - Fix for phone app shortcut bug - Fix for widget not launching certain apps - Fix for app dock visibility - Fix for iOS 26 reflections ## Newest reviews (14 of 45) ### 5/5 — 5 stars, amazing, free app *2025-10-06, version 2.0.3* Nowadays finding really good and also free apps can be extremely challenging. But this app is just amazing and beats its competitors because it costs nothing. No Premium subscription needed or any extras you would need to buy. Sadly with IOS 26 there are some reflections on the edges which (I think) can’t be removed. This has nothing to do with the App itself but rather the new update (I believe). Would be cool if this could be fixed but I am not sure. Also I can see that app dock (in the bottom of the screen) which I am not sure if this is user error or also something that changed with the latest IOS update. So I currently don’t know if I am going to keep using this app because it’s just not perfect (because of the latest IOS updates). Though if these small problems could be solved I would be happy to keep this app and support the developer behind this amazing project! :) ### 5/5 — Love this app! *2025-09-03, version 2.0.2* Just made the switch, and love what this app offers at no cost! My only suggestion would be to create “spacer” sided widgets were we can fit a couple more main apps onto the Home Screen. I’ve got 6-7 I’d like to include, but there’s only room for 5! ### 5/5 — Great app! *2025-08-25* Fantastic app. Only suggestion, would love to see the ability to add my own image of my Home Screen for a transparent background. Would be happy to pay for that feature as well. ### 5/5 — Wow! *2025-08-24, version 2.0.2* Incredible app. I had it for a day and I already feel it’s changed my life. So user friendly and clever, it’s perfect for helping me enjoy life and not mindlessly scroll all day. ### 5/5 — Great! *2025-08-18, version 2.0.2* This app rocks! And it’s free! I really appreciate it, thank you to the developer! ### 5/5 — Flawless *2025-08-07, version 2.0.2* Works perfectly. Doesn’t ask to be paid, god forbid an app like this has a subscription service, (most of them that do the same have this) clean, and easy. Setup tutorial is very easy to follow. ### 5/5 — Happy with this app - 5 stars *2025-07-25, version 2.0.2* The other alternative apps out there are charging either a recurring subscription or a lifetime fee of $25. I thought that was insane for an app like this. I normally don’t leave reviews, but I’m really happy with the work this developer’s done and I want to support. Also noticed they’re updating the app and taking the time to respond to reviews, which shows they are going the extra mile. Keep up the great work! ### 5/5 — Best minimal app!! *2025-07-16, version 2.0.2* A lot of those other apps say they’re free then make you pay after a week but this one is so much better!!! Completely free and way more customizable I love it so much it’s helped me be on my phone less while still having a nice layout ### 5/5 — Great App *2025-06-08, version 2.0.2* great aesthetic and being free is awesome. ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2025-05-29, version 2.0.2* Wonderful and super easy app! ### 5/5 — superbe *2025-05-23, version 2.0.1* Cette application marche super bien. J’apprécie qui’il soit offert gratuitement. Merci beaucoup ! ### 5/5 — Great App! *2025-05-08, version 2.0.0* I’ve been looking for an app that does a minimalistic look well, and this is it!! This is a great app that I LOVE that I don’t have to pay for. It’s perfect for curbing my phone addiction. Only thing I can add (which is really no problem) is having the app close automatically. What I mean by this, is when you open an app through the widget, it opens the White Screen app, then the app you chose. It would be cool if White Screen would close automatically in this situation! ### 5/5 — Clean and easy *2025-05-06, version 2.0.0* Pretty much the same experience as other declutters menu apps, without the monthly fees. Thank you!! ### 5/5 — Great *2025-05-06, version 2.0.0* So far it‘s great. Does what it is supposed to, looks great, is free. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — It’s literally just a widget *2026-04-23, version 3.0.1* Title ### 1/5 — Flipping annoying review requests *2025-10-12, version 2.0.3* I don’t even know how the app is because I haven’t gotten far enough to actually use it. Every five seconds a pop-up comes up asking for a review. Well, here’s your review. Give me some space to breathe. ### 1/5 — Mid UX *2025-10-06, version 2.0.3* Worth paying more for a pay app the UX of this app is not good ### 2/5 — Can’t get it to look good *2026-01-08, version 3.0.1* Says “white screen” beneath widgets. Can’t get rid ### 2/5 — Widget not viable *2025-02-09* I am not able to find the widget from the list of widgets . Even tried search by name . Please support ### 3/5 — a free app but.. *2025-04-27, version 2.0.0* it's nice that this is free but if i open a specific app, it doesn't automatically go to the app. it first goes to the white screen app then to the app i want to open, it's annoying me ### 4/5 — White Screen opening with every tap *2025-10-18, version 2.0.3* So far so good and could be user error but every time I click on any shortcut in the widget it opens white screen. Even if I just had messages open, let’s say, it’ll open white screen then take me to messages. Idk what’s I’m doing wrong but hopefully I can figure it out. ### 4/5 — The best minimal screen app *2025-09-01, version 2.0.2* I love the app it does exactly what it was made for and I appreciate the developer/s keeping it free! It has helped minimizing my phone usage quite a bit. I've had to create some shortcuts for basic apple apps like Camera and Phone but other than that it's great! ### 4/5 — Almost *2025-04-13, version 1.2.1* best minimal launcher so far, but adding the phone app as a shortcut is broken ### 4/5 — One of the best *2025-03-06, version 1.2.1* This is hands down the cleanest and one of the best functioning minimal Home Screen apps there is. A couple of apps in my list do not launch, although they are included in the master list. A couple more still that I wish were available on the master list are not. I would happily pay the developer for a paid version that allows me to create my own shortcuts as well. Otherwise, this is the simplest, best executions of the concept I have found. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Thank you for offering a free option *2026-05-08, version 3.0.1* This is a pretty simple app, so I'm glad it's not subscription based! I just downloaded and set everything up, if I find a "support the creator" link somewhere, I'd happily donate a small amount! ### 5/5 — Fantastic *2026-04-23, version 3.0.1* I appreciate so much that this is free to use everything you need a minimalist app launcher to do. Nobody should pay a subscription just to get their time back Thank you, appreciate it immensely ### 5/5 — By far the best minimalist app *2026-01-11, version 3.0.1* Look at that subtle off-white background, the tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has shortcut options. ### 5/5 — Best Minimalist App *2025-12-31, version 3.0.1* this offers the best overall customization and especially pricing of any other minimalist launcher app. Amazing work! ### 5/5 — Great *2025-12-13, version 3.0.1* Great ### 5/5 — Amazing free app! *2025-12-02, version 2.1.1* It’s so annoying that all the popular competitors charge a subscription for their apps…. Like y’all please don’t make me pay just to use my phone in a way that doesn’t hijack my brain chemistry…. I am so happy I found this free app, and with a bit of fiddling I’ve made it work perfectly (no “white screen” written under widget, transparent widgets, no jumping quickly to the white screen app when I open a new app). I will be using this app until the day in the distant future when I don’t have an iPhone anymore. Yay! Thank you for the free app that has great customization and is simple to use. ### 5/5 — Great app only one thing *2025-10-23, version 2.0.3* Hi there I’m Hermela from Ethiopia. I just want to share my appreciation to you. White screen has helped me dumb down my phone and use it less often, it’s the only completely free app to dumb down my phone that I’ve managed to find. I also noticed your other apps are also aimed at genuinely helping people from quitting to smoke to tracking their fitness. Well done really! Only feed back I have about the app is it would be great if we could have a transparent back group or a background of our choosing from our gallery. That way it can look even more minimal and seamless and it gives us endless possibilities for a wallpaper as a pose to the solid colors we currently have. That’s all keep up The good work Cheers. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-10-20, version 2.0.3* Only downside is I can’t get rid of widget name ### 5/5 — Helped me stop doomscrolling! *2025-10-15* Now that I only see the essentials when I open my phone, I’m more prone to only use it for what I need. I’ve already saved so much time from getting distracted on games/social media. One feature I would like to see is a dark mode that could be synced with the wallpaper. Thanks for making this free, it helps a lot! 👍 ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-10-10, version 2.0.3* Super great app and it’s free to use more people should use it so you are less addicted to your phone. Could we make a way so you can remove the title of the app underneath so it gives it a more clean will look? --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-02.*