Comparison

Blank Spaces Launcher vs Study852

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Blank Spaces Launcher

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
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Blank Spaces is a minimalist launcher that turns your iPhone into a dumb phone. It swaps a home screen full of icons for a simple list of the apps you actually need. We believe technology should empower us, not take our attention. • Simplify your home screen Your most important apps in a clean text list. No icons, no badges, no clutter. • Take back your focus Blank Spaces interrupts distracting apps before they open, so you can reclaim your time and attention. Use your phone as a tool and focus on what matters in life. • Lock what pulls you back Lock distracting apps on a schedule or with a time limit. Unlock them with a breathing exercise or a set of push-ups. • Make it yours Choose your theme, colors, and wallpaper. • Build lasting habits Track your streak and keep your focus for the long term. • Easy to use The app is completely intuitive, and setup takes 60 seconds. • Private by design 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

About

Study852

This productivity tool features a timer that plays an 852hz pure tone while active. It's designed to enhance focus during study sessions and can be upgraded for extended timer durations.

Highlights
  • 852hz pure tone playback
  • Timer for focus sessions
  • Pause and stop functionality
  • Extended timer options (PRO)
  • No data collection
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852hz pure tone plays when you start the timer and stops when the timer ends or you press pause. Perfect for studying and focus. [In App Purchase] PRO: For a one time payment of $2.99, you can set timers longer than 10 minutes up to 3 hours. The purchase is good for lifetime use! [Privacy and Security] This app collects no data. [Terms of Use] EULA Link: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Blank Spaces Launcher4 screens
Study8521 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Study852 at 5.0 against Blank Spaces Launcher's 4.6. Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is ratings volume (8.7K vs 2) and chart position (#89 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Study852 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Study852 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blank Spaces Launcher has 8.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Blank Spaces Launcher versus Study852: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlank Spaces LauncherStudy852
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (8.7K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings8.7K — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#89 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcstasis LLCDaisydoor

Customer experience

Blank Spaces Launcher

All ratings8,611 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.9%
Written reviews884 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral9.6%
Negative63.8%

Study852

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Study852

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Blank Spaces Launcher

Subscriptions7
  • 1 Week$1.997 Days
  • 1 Month$3.991 Month
  • 1 Month1 Month trial$3.991 Month
Show 4 more
  • Monthly Plan$7.991 Month
  • 12 Months$17.991 Year
  • Special Offer (1 Year)$18.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Blank Lifetime Subscription$23.99
  • Blank Lifetime Subscription$24.99
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
1 purchases

Study852

One-time1
  • Pro$0.99

Questions

Is Blank Spaces Launcher free?
Blank Spaces Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Study852 free?
Study852 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Blank Spaces Launcher or Study852?
Study852 is rated higher. Blank Spaces Launcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while Study852 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Blank Spaces Launcher or Study852 have ads?
Neither Blank Spaces Launcher nor Study852 shows ads.

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