Comparison

Blank Spaces Launcher vs Montessori Visual Timer

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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

Montessori Visual Timer

This app helps children grasp the concept of time through a visual countdown, fostering independence and calm. It's ideal for managing daily routines, transitions, and activities without distractions.

Highlights
  • Visual countdown timer
  • Simple and intuitive interface
  • Ideal for daily routines
  • Minimalist, distraction-free design
  • Adjustable timer durations
  • Gentle completion alert
Features
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Montessori Visual Timer Help children understand time in a calm, visual way. Montessori Visual Timer is a simple, distraction-free timer designed for kids and their parents, teachers, and therapists. Instead of numbers counting down, children see time pass visually, making it easier to understand routines, transitions, and waiting periods. Inspired by Montessori principles, the app focuses on independence, clarity, and calm environments—perfect for home, classrooms, and therapy settings. Features • Visual countdown – Kids see time disappear, helping them understand how much time is left • Simple and intuitive – Designed so children can use it themselves • Perfect for routines – Great for brushing teeth, clean-up time, reading, homework, or screen breaks • Minimalist design – No ads, no clutter, just a calm visual timer • Adjustable durations – Set timers for short tasks or longer activities • Gentle completion alert – A soft signal when time is up Great for • Montessori homes and classrooms • Preschool and elementary children • Building independence and time awareness • Managing transitions between activities Montessori Visual Timer helps children develop a healthy sense of time while keeping routines peaceful and predictable.

Screenshots

Blank Spaces Launcher4 screens
Montessori Visual Timer3 screens

Verdict

The call

Blank Spaces Launcher and Montessori Visual Timer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Montessori Visual Timer's written reviews are positive against 27% of Blank Spaces Launcher's. Montessori Visual Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (8.6K vs 4). On rating, update cadence, ads and device support 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

Blank Spaces Launcher is free to download; Montessori Visual Timer costs $1.99 up front. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Montessori Visual Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Blank Spaces Launcher against 4.8 for Montessori Visual Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blank Spaces Launcher has 8.6K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 27% of Blank Spaces Launcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of Montessori Visual Timer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update every 2 weeks, Montessori Visual Timer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Blank Spaces Launcher versus Montessori Visual Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlank Spaces LauncherMontessori Visual Timer
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.6 (8.6K ratings)4.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.6K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
Best chart rank#109 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size164 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEcstasis LLCZombit Studios LLC

Customer experience

Blank Spaces Launcher

All ratings8,530 ratings
Positive90.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative7.8%
Written reviews880 reviews
Positive26.7%
Neutral9.7%
Negative63.6%

Montessori Visual Timer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
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

Montessori Visual Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Blank Spaces Launcher

Subscriptions9
  • 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
  • Yearly Plan$24.991 Year
One-time6
  • 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
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99
None

Montessori Visual Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blank Spaces Launcher free?
Blank Spaces Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Montessori Visual Timer free?
Montessori Visual Timer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Blank Spaces Launcher or Montessori Visual Timer?
Montessori Visual Timer is rated higher. Blank Spaces Launcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while Montessori Visual Timer averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Blank Spaces Launcher or Montessori Visual Timer have ads?
Neither Blank Spaces Launcher nor Montessori Visual Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Blank Spaces Launcher or Montessori Visual Timer?
Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update every 2 weeks, and Montessori Visual Timer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Blank Spaces Launcher was updated on October 31, 2026 and Montessori Visual Timer on October 31, 2026.

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