Comparison

Screenable vs Minimal Phone Launcher

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

Head to head
About

Screenable

This app offers modern parental controls to make any iPhone or iPad suitable for children. It features customizable modes like 'Dumb Phone' and 'Screen Trainer' to manage device usage and promote self-control, with guided setup and remote management.

Highlights
  • Dumb Phone mode
  • Screen Trainer mode
  • One-tap focus features
  • Guided setup
  • Remote settings updates
  • Transforms existing devices
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Screenable makes any iPhone or iPad kid-ready. The app is designed with simple modes to lock down devices for each stage as kids grow, from shared iPads to a kid’s first phone. Research-backed and family-tested, Screenable’s modern parental controls make it easy for parents to follow all major screen time advisories, such as from the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr Becky (Good Inside), and Jonathan Haidt (The Anxious Generation). ▶ Feature highlight: DUMB PHONE mode ◀ The anti-smartphone. Convert any iPhone into a classic “flip phone” with nothing more than Phone, FaceTime, Messages, location sharing, and any other apps you choose. A great alternative to an Apple Watch. ▶ Feature highlight: SCREEN TRAINER mode ◀ The new, collaborative approach to parental controls that helps build kids’ self-control. Best for kids starting the transition to independent use of an iPhone or iPad (usually ages 9-14, but you know your kids best!). ▶ Feature highlight: ONE-TAP FOCUS ◀ With a tap, remove the App Store, the camera, Safari, or any other internet browsers from your kids’ devices. Take away distractions until kids are ready for them. ▶ Feature highlight: GUIDED SETUP ◀ Get guidance and parental advice at every step. Read best practices and learn what’s worked for other families so that you feel confident things are set up just right. HOW IT WORKS ▶ 1. Create an account. ◆ Install the parent app, and set up your family profile. ▶ 2. Sync kids’ devices. ◆ Install the kid app on each kid's iPhone or iPad (2014+). ▶ 3. Choose a mode. ◆ Instantly convert each to a Dumb Phone or Screen Trainer (Media Player and Social Trainer coming soon). ▶ 4. Stay in the know. ◆ Get notifications and reports. Update settings remotely. WHY SCREENABLE ◆ No new devices or data plans required. ◆ Don’t get a new Apple Watch or phone – just add Screenable to any ol’ iPhone or iPad. Whether on WiFi only or added to your existing family plan, setup is easy peasy. ◆ All things Apple, for you and the kids. ◆ Use FaceTime, message them with blue bubbles, and see their location in Find My. Share family services like iCloud storage or Apple Music. You and the kids stay within Apple. ◆ Dummy-proof and one-tap easy. ◆ In just a tap, fully convert a device to a dumb phone, media player, and more. Fully guided setup, easy to change as kids grow. Fantastic customer service if things go sideways. ◆ Pro tip... ◆ Screenable is built on the same technology as Apple’s Screen Time, but without the annoyances & instability – and instead providing a bunch of new and easier-to-use features! :) A NOTE FROM US Hello parents! We’re a family business (two techie brothers, our wives, and 6 kids) and just getting started. We welcome your feedback, truly! Please let us know what you think at getscreenable.com/contact. ~The team at Screenable //// ▶ SUPPORTED KIDS’ DEVICES ◆ iPhone 7 or later (with iOS 15+) ◆ iPads from 2014 or later (with iPadOS 15+) ◆ Compatible with certain other parent apps like Bark and Life360. Details at help.getscreenable.com. ▶ SOME LINKS We are sensitive to your privacy and that of your kids, and we only collect and retain data needed to provide the Screenable service. Privacy Policy ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service ◆ https://getscreenable.com/legal/terms ▶ VERY LASTLY If you are a parent and still reading this, bravo! You have self-qualified as PERFECT for Screenable. :) No seriously, if you still have hesitations, please reach out to our CEO (Tom) personally, at tom@getscreenable.com – he’d love to hear from you.

About

Minimal Phone Launcher

This app offers a clean, minimalist home screen designed to reduce distractions and help you control screen time. Create custom launchers for different life aspects and display only essential apps to maximize productivity.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Multiple customizable launchers
  • Select essential apps only
  • Maximize productivity
  • Reduce screen time
Features
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● REDUCE DISTRACTIONS WITH MINIMAL PHONE ● Enjoy a clean interface that helps you stay focused and in control of your screen time. Maximize productivity and minimize distractions. • Distraction-Free Interface • Enjoy a clean, minimalist home screen that minimizes distractions, helping you focus on what matters. • Multiple Launchers • Create different launchers for various aspects of your life, such as work, leisure, and night-time, to quickly access the most important apps based on your needs. • Customizable Layout • Personalize your home screen by selecting and displaying only the essential apps. • SUPPORT • If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our app, feel free to reach out to us at: support@minimalphone.app • LEGAL • - Privacy Policy: https://minimalphone.app/privacy - Terms of Use: https://minimalphone.app/terms - Billing Terms: https://minimalphone.app/billing

Screenshots

Screenable4 screens
Minimal Phone Launcher4 screens

Verdict

The call

Screenable and Minimal Phone Launcher both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Screenable's written reviews are positive against 50% of Minimal Phone Launcher's. Screenable also leads on ratings volume (37 vs 9). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Screenable sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Minimal Phone Launcher 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Screenable against 4.9 for Minimal Phone Launcher. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 37 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Screenable's written reviews are positive against 50% of Minimal Phone Launcher's.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Screenable versus Minimal Phone Launcher: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenableMinimal Phone Launcher
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (37 ratings) — better4.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings37 — better9
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSCREENABLE LLCAbdellatif Bagui

Customer experience

Screenable

All ratings37 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Minimal Phone Launcher

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Screenable

Subscriptions4
  • Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Screenable Plus1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Screenable Plus - Launch Promo1 Month trial$47.901 Year
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  • Screenable Plus1 Month trial$54.991 Year
1 purchases

Minimal Phone Launcher

One-time1
  • Premium Plan$9.99

Questions

Is Screenable free?
Screenable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Phone Launcher free?
Minimal Phone Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Screenable or Minimal Phone Launcher?
Screenable is rated higher. Screenable averages 4.9 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Minimal Phone Launcher averages 4.9 from 9 ratings.
Do Screenable or Minimal Phone Launcher have ads?
Neither Screenable nor Minimal Phone Launcher shows ads.

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