# Blank Spaces Launcher vs CanopyChat

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CanopyChat at 100% against Blank Spaces Launcher's 27%. CanopyChat also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Blank Spaces Launcher's advantage is ratings volume (8.6K vs 2) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Blank Spaces Launcher sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and CanopyChat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CanopyChat 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 8.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Blank Spaces Launcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of CanopyChat's.

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, CanopyChat every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Blank Spaces Launcher | CanopyChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blank-spaces-launcher/id1570856853/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canopychat/id6788203137/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#98** | — |
| Size | 164 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | +4 | 12+ |
| Developer | [Ecstasis LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543620595) | [Nathanael Gill](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788203139) |

## What reviewers say

### Blank Spaces Launcher

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

**Currently charting:** #98 Top Grossing · Productivity, #125 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your smartphone into a focused tool with a minimalist interface. This app replaces cluttered home screens with a simple list of essential apps, helping you reduce distractions and reclaim your attention. It offers features to lock distracting apps and build lasting focus habits.

**Highlights:** Simplified text-based app list, Distraction blocking before app launch, Scheduled app locking, Focus-building unlock methods, Customizable themes and appearance, Habit tracking for focus streaks

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $4.99 | 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 |
| Yearly Plan | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription (Reward) | Free | one-time |
| Blank Lifetime Subscription | $11.99 | one-time |
| Blank Lifetime Subscription | $23.99 | one-time |
| Blank Lifetime Subscription | $24.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | 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


### CanopyChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canopychat/id6788203137)

This app offers private, on-device AI conversations for enhanced productivity. It supports workspaces, custom assistants, file and image inputs, and web-grounded answers, keeping your data local by default.

**Highlights:** On-device AI conversations, Workspaces for organization, Customizable AI assistants, File and image input, Markdown and code formatting, Web-grounded answers, Location-aware help

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CanopyChat Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| CanopyChat Plus Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Blank Spaces Launcher free?

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

### Is CanopyChat free?

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

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

CanopyChat is rated higher. Blank Spaces Launcher averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.6K ratings, while CanopyChat averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Blank Spaces Launcher nor CanopyChat shows ads.

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

Blank Spaces Launcher ships an update fortnightly, and CanopyChat every 2 days. Most recently, Blank Spaces Launcher was updated on November 1, 2026 and CanopyChat on October 16, 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.*