Blank Spaces Launcher vs SyncTasks
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Blank Spaces Launcher
This app transforms your smartphone into a minimalist tool by decluttering your home screen. It removes distracting badges and icons, allowing you to focus on essential apps and regain control of your attention. Designed for simplicity and privacy, it helps you use your phone intentionally.
- Simplified home screen widget
- Mutes badges and app icons
- Focus on essential apps
- Intuitive and easy to use
- Privacy-focused design
- 7-day free trial
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Blank Spaces is a minimal home screen launcher that eliminates distraction from your phone. We believe that technology should empower us, not take away our attention. • Simplify your home screen This small, beautiful widget lives on your home screen and gives you access to your most important apps without the clutter. • Take back your focus Blank Spaces interrupts distracting apps, allowing you to reclaim your time and attention. Get back to using your phone as a tool and focusing on what matters in life. • Easy to use The app is designed to be completely intuitive, and the widget can be installed in 60 seconds. • Completely secure We believe in openness, privacy, and 100% data ownership. See our privacy policy at blankspaces.app/privacy. BLANK SPACES SUBSCRIPTION Full access to Blank Spaces requires a subscription (monthly, annual, or lifetime). Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Terms of Use - www.blankspaces.app/terms Privacy Policy - www.blankspaces.app/privacy Join Us - www.blankspaces.app/cult
SyncTasks
This app offers a streamlined task management experience, syncing with Notion and Apple Reminders. It features a minimalist widget for distraction-free focus and a folder system for organization. It can also be used as a standalone to-do list.
- Two-way Notion sync
- Apple Reminders integration
- Minimalist home screen widgets
- Folder-based task organization
- Standalone to-do list mode
- No ads or tracking
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As a daily Notion user, I found the Notion mobile app to be too cluttered and overly complicated for simple tasks management. It is also severely lacking in widget integration which is a crucial part of the iOS experience. I have tried Todoist and TickTick with Zapier, but they lacked support for all the features I needed, AND THERE IS A SUBSCRIPTION?! I wanted a simpler, more integrated solution. That's why I built SyncTasks. Due to popular demand, I've added the option to use SyncTasks as a standalone to-do app without syncing with Notion. This can be especially useful for quickly tracking tasks like grocery lists and other on-the-go needs. Key Features of SyncTasks: Notion Integration: Two-way sync with your Notion databases. This feature also allows you to sync databases from multiple Notion Workspaces. Apple Reminders Integration: Two-way sync with your Apple Reminders. Minimal Task List Widget: My favorite feature! Inspired by dumb phones, this minimalist widget blends seamlessly with your wallpaper to create a distraction-free interface reminiscent of a dumb phone. Your home screen will display only your tasks, with no other distractions, so you can stay focused and get as much done as possible. Stay Organized: I've decided to go back to basics and stick with the trusty folder system to help you group your tasks and stay organized. You can also quickly filter and search through your tasks to find exactly what you need. Exclusive Membership Card: I absolutely love the feeling of getting something unique for myself. So, I've added this totally unnecessary but fun feature! When you first get your card after upgrading to premium (it's a one-time purchase, by the way—because I absolutely hate subscriptions), you can drag and shake it to unlock a series of randomized colors with different gradients on the card. This means your card will be unique to you and you alone. I know it's not essential, but it's kind of exciting, right? No ads. No tracking. Transparent update: Nobody likes being tracked, and I'm no exception. I've also included a Release Notes section in the app where I'll share all the new features, major bug fixes, and improvements with you. This keeps the update process as informative and transparent as possible. I'm doing this because I genuinely want to build and grow alongside my users. If you've encountered a similar issue with the Notion mobile app and are looking for a solution, want a way to stay focused and get things done, or just simply want to hang out, install SyncTasks and join me on this journey. I'll see you on the other side! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Blank Spaces Launcher and SyncTasks both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 69% of SyncTasks's written reviews are positive against 29% of Blank Spaces Launcher's. SyncTasks also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is ratings volume (8.3K vs 352) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and SyncTasks sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.6 for SyncTasks. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blank Spaces Launcher has 8.3K ratings behind it against 352, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Blank Spaces Launcher's written reviews are positive against 69% of SyncTasks's.
Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update every 2 weeks, SyncTasks every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Blank Spaces Launcher | SyncTasks |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (8.3K ratings) | 4.6 (352 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | 69.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8.3K — better | 352 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Best chart rank | #121 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 162 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Ecstasis LLC | Toh Kar Le |
Customer experience
Blank Spaces Launcher
SyncTasks
User reviews
Blank Spaces Launcher
From 8.3K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 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
Room to improve
- 🐛 Buggy performance and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🤔 Confusing setup process
- 🔍 Limited app support and integration
- 🕰️ Slow app opening times
SyncTasks
From 352 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Simple and efficient
- 🚀 Seamless Notion integration
- 💡 Useful widget functionality
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🎨 Clean and minimalist design
Room to improve
- 🐛 Syncing issues with Notion and Reminders
- 🔒 Paywall for widget access
- 🤔 Lack of advanced features
- 🔧 Bugs and crashes reported
Bugs and requests
Blank Spaces Launcher
Reported bugs
5 issues- 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
5 requests- 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
SyncTasks
Reported bugs
4 issues- Tasks not syncing properly
- Widget not displaying tasks correctly
- App crashing after updates
- Notification issues with repeat tasks
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for Notion calendar sync
- Improve widget customization options
- Introduce more view and filter options
- Develop a desktop or web app version
In-app purchases
Blank Spaces Launcher
- 1 Week$1.997 Days
- 1 Month$3.991 Month
- 1 Month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
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- 1 Month$4.991 Month
- Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
- 12 Months$17.991 Year
- Special Offer (1 Year)$18.991 Year
- Yearly Plan2 variants$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Subscription (Reward)Free
- Blank Lifetime Subscription$11.99
- Blank Lifetime Subscription$23.99
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- Blank Lifetime Subscription$24.99
- Lifetime Plan$29.99
SyncTasks
- SyncTasks Pro (Monthly)$3.991 Month
- SyncTasks Pro (Annually)$12.991 Year
- 7-day Free TrialFree
- SyncTasks Pro$9.99
- SyncTasks Pro (Lifetime)$34.99
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