# Blank Spaces Launcher vs TypePress

The clearest difference is rating: Blank Spaces Launcher at 4.6 against TypePress's 2.5. Blank Spaces Launcher also leads on ratings volume (8.7K vs 2) and chart position (#84 vs unranked). TypePress's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 TypePress sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Blank Spaces Launcher holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. 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.

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, TypePress every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blank Spaces Launcher | TypePress |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-spaces-launcher/id1570856853/reviews)** | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typepress-typewriter-writing/id6766309471/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#84** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ecstasis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543620595) | [Ezgi Acar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882446658) |

## What reviewers say

### Blank Spaces Launcher

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

**Currently charting:** #84 Top Grossing · Productivity, #96 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


### TypePress

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typepress-typewriter-writing/id6766309471)

Experience distraction-free writing with a realistic typewriter simulation. Enjoy tactile key presses, authentic sounds, and a variety of fonts. Archive your work, track statistics, and export documents in multiple formats.

**Highlights:** Realistic animated typewriter simulation, Authentic mechanical key sounds and carriage return bell, Seven selectable fonts across four categories, Auto-saving and document archiving with search, Red ink option for highlighting, iCloud sync across devices, Export as PDF or plain text

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TypePress Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| TypePress Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| TypePress Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blank Spaces Launcher free?

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

### Is TypePress free?

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

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

Blank Spaces Launcher is rated higher. Blank Spaces Launcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.7K ratings, while TypePress averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Blank Spaces Launcher nor TypePress shows ads.

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

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, and TypePress every 6 days. Most recently, Blank Spaces Launcher was updated on November 12, 2026 and TypePress on November 5, 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.*