# Blank Spaces Launcher vs ClearSpace

Blank Spaces Launcher and ClearSpace both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of ClearSpace's written reviews are positive against 27% of Blank Spaces Launcher's. ClearSpace also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#87 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ClearSpace sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blank Spaces Launcher against 4.7 for ClearSpace. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.6K and 9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Blank Spaces Launcher's written reviews are positive against 69% of ClearSpace's.

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, ClearSpace every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blank Spaces Launcher | ClearSpace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-spaces-launcher/id1570856853/reviews) | **[4.7 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8.6K | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **69.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#87** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ecstasis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543620595) | [clearspace](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653276930) |

## What reviewers say

### Blank Spaces Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-spaces-launcher/id1570856853)

**Currently charting:** #87 Top Grossing · Productivity, #99 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a minimalist device by replacing your cluttered home screen with a simple list of essential apps. Reclaim your focus and time by limiting access to distracting applications, with options to lock them on a schedule or require a brief exercise to unlock.

**Highlights:** Simplified text-based home screen, Focus-enhancing app interruption, Scheduled app locking, Customizable themes and appearance, Habit tracking for focus streaks, Intuitive and quick setup

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| 12 Months | $17.99 | per year |
| Special Offer (1 Year) | $18.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $19.99 | per year |
| Blank Lifetime Subscription | $23.99 | one-time |
| Blank Lifetime Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Reduced screen time and digital distractions
- 👍 Minimalist and clean home screen design
- 🔒 Helps with digital detox and focus
- 💡 Useful for college students and those with ADHD
- 👍 Customizable widgets and backgrounds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy performance and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🔍 Limited app support and integration
- 🕰️ Slow app opening times

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not showing up or disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when adding/removing apps
- Shortcuts not working as expected
- Wallpaper customization issues
- App crashing or freezing during setup

**Requested features**

- Add more supported apps, including default iOS apps
- Allow custom shortcuts without going through Shortcuts app
- Improve widget customization options
- Provide a free or one-time purchase version
- Add ability to rename app labels in widgets


### ClearSpace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clearspace-reduce-screen-time/id1572515807)

This app helps you regain control of your phone usage by making your device less addictive. It offers tools to block distractions, manage app time, and build better digital habits. Achieve greater focus, productivity, and mental well-being by reducing impulse opens and doomscrolling.

**Highlights:** Block and limit distracting apps, Manage social media doomscrolling, Set schedules for app usage, Build better digital habits, Engage in attention-building challenges, Minimalist and straightforward design, Accountability partners for goals, Detailed screen time reporting

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ClearSpace Premium (Monthly) | $6.99 | per month |
| ClearSpace Premium (Annual) | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $44.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Clearspace Premium Family | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at limiting app usage
- 💡 Breathing exercise and quotes are helpful
- 🤖 Tracks app usage well
- 🤔 Makes users more mindful about phone usage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and laggy performance
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔓 Allows bypassing restrictions
- 🤖 Limited to one app in free version
- 🤔 Breathing exercise can be annoying

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to block apps
- Notification issues and UI glitches
- Inconsistent tracking of app usage
- Problems with phone number verification

**Requested features**

- Allow blocking multiple apps in free version
- Add more exercise options beyond just breathing
- Provide more customization options
- Integrate with other fitness/health tracking apps
- Improve website/app blocking capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blank Spaces Launcher free?

Blank Spaces Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ClearSpace free?

ClearSpace is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Blank Spaces Launcher or ClearSpace?

ClearSpace is rated higher. Blank Spaces Launcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while ClearSpace averages 4.7 from 9K ratings.

### Do Blank Spaces Launcher or ClearSpace have ads?

ClearSpace shows ads; Blank Spaces Launcher does not.

### Which is updated more often, Blank Spaces Launcher or ClearSpace?

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, and ClearSpace every 2 weeks. Most recently, Blank Spaces Launcher was updated on November 8, 2026 and ClearSpace on November 8, 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.*