# Curiosity Quench vs Dumb Phone (dp)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dumb Phone (dp) at 68% against Curiosity Quench's 49%. Dumb Phone (dp) also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (3.9K vs 210). Curiosity Quench's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Curiosity Quench sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Dumb Phone (dp) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dumb Phone (dp) holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Phone (dp) has 3.9K ratings behind it against 210, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 49% of Curiosity Quench's written reviews are positive against 68% of Dumb Phone (dp)'s.

Curiosity Quench ships an update weekly, Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curiosity Quench | Dumb Phone (dp) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (210 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-quench-scroll-less/id6477122088/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 210 | **3.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 49.3% of reviews | **68.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 375 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jack ingram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1728562415) | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) |

## What reviewers say

### Curiosity Quench

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curiosity-quench-scroll-less/id6477122088)

This app helps you reduce endless scrolling and reclaim your time. It guides you to discover and act on your interests with personalized plans, curated content, and actionable steps. Spend less time on your phone and more time doing what you love.

**Highlights:** Discover interests, Save topics, Generate action plans, Curated videos and articles, Follow through with steps, Reduce screen time

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium 2 | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Access | $3.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Premium | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| Yearly Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium Access | $29.99 | per year |
| 10 Quench Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 99 Quench Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $44.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app, clean UI
- 👍 Really enjoyed using the app
- 👍 Beautiful UI
- 👍 Helps to focus on more meaningful aspects of life
- 👍 Absolutely love the idea and how it's so encouraging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Cool concept, but requires paid subscription
- 💰 a good portion of interests are locked behind a paywall
- 💰 Requires paid subscription
- 💰 I can't go any further without some payment or use one feature for a day
- 💰 Constantly brings up the subscription page to try to get you to sign up

**Reported bugs**

- Honestly really cool app, but the swipe right just doesn't seem to work
- Mine keeps saying that it'll give me a credit every 20 hours but it isn't
- The custom video generation doesn't work
- When setting up the app, I scrolled for so long trying to find anything related to motorsports in general, and anything motorsport related I have to pay for
- It gets you stuck there and I couldn't tap the button or anything to get past and had to reload the app

**Requested features**

- Add skateboarding to the list of interests
- Add filters when generating a plan like a free filter or an at home filter or a filter for activities with friends


### Dumb Phone (dp)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist device by replacing distracting colorful icons with simple buttons for essential apps. Create custom launchers for different contexts and utilize Detox Mode to block non-essential applications, helping you break digital habits and regain focus.

**Highlights:** Minimalist launcher creation, Customizable app launchers, Detox Mode for app blocking, Dark and Light minimalist styles, Control Center widgets for quick switching, Reduces digital distractions

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Customizable layout
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 🚀 Smooth app launching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky setup process
- 💡 Lack of widget customization
- 🔒 Hidden subscription model
- 🔒 Expensive for a widget app
- 🐛 Inconsistent app launching

**Reported bugs**

- Widget not appearing in list
- Apps opening through Shortcuts app
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to hide App Library
- More widget customization options
- Customizable widget labels
- Detox mode for specific apps
- Support for more third-party apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curiosity Quench free?

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

### Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?

Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Curiosity Quench or Dumb Phone (dp)?

Dumb Phone (dp) is rated higher. Curiosity Quench averages 4.4 out of 5 from 210 ratings, while Dumb Phone (dp) averages 4.6 from 3.9K ratings.

### Do Curiosity Quench or Dumb Phone (dp) have ads?

Neither Curiosity Quench nor Dumb Phone (dp) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curiosity Quench or Dumb Phone (dp)?

Curiosity Quench ships an update weekly, and Dumb Phone (dp) fortnightly. Most recently, Curiosity Quench was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dumb Phone (dp) on November 11, 2026.

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