# Coach vs Dumb Phone (dp)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Coach at none against Dumb Phone (dp)'s 13. Coach also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 68%) and device support (3 vs 1). Dumb Phone (dp)'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 5). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dumb Phone (dp) sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Coach asks for nothing beyond the download.

Dumb Phone (dp) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Phone (dp) has 3.9K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of Coach's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dumb Phone (dp)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coach ships an update every 2 months, Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coach | Dumb Phone (dp) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-training/id1321018378/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 68.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DVLOP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242930166) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Coach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coach-training/id1321018378)

This app helps sales representatives improve customer interactions by providing best practice guides and allowing them to record and review their own performance. It's designed to enhance sales skills within an organization.

**Highlights:** View best practices, Record sales interactions, Improve customer engagement, Video performance review, Organizational training tool

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Dumb Phone (dp)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist device by replacing distracting app icons and notifications with simple buttons for essential apps. Create custom launchers for different contexts and utilize detox modes to reduce digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Create minimalist launchers, Select essential apps, Style Home Screen with themes, Block and hide non-essential apps, Quickly switch launchers via Control Center, Adapt to Liquid Glass changes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Family (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Customizable layout
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 🚀 Smooth app launching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky setup process
- 💡 Lack of widget customization
- 🔒 Hidden subscription model
- 🔒 Expensive for a widget app
- 🐛 Inconsistent app launching

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing in list
- Apps opening through Shortcuts app
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide App Library
- More widget customization options
- Customizable widget labels
- Detox mode for specific apps
- Support for more third-party apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coach free?

Coach is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?

Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Coach or Dumb Phone (dp)?

Dumb Phone (dp) is rated higher. Coach averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Dumb Phone (dp) averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Coach or Dumb Phone (dp) have ads?

Neither Coach nor Dumb Phone (dp) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Coach or Dumb Phone (dp)?

Coach ships an update every 2 months, and Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. Most recently, Coach was updated on October 19, 2026 and Dumb Phone (dp) on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*