# Screenable vs Minimal Phone Launcher

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Screenable | Minimal Phone Launcher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270/reviews)** | [4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-phone-launcher/id6670176687/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **37** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SCREENABLE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1629758424) | [Abdellatif Bagui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1600945250) |

## What reviewers say

### Screenable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/screenable-better-screen-time/id6477620270)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $4.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus | $5.99 | per month |
| Screenable Plus - Launch Promo | $47.90 | per year |
| Screenable Plus | $54.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Transforms old iPhones into kid-friendly devices
- 👍 Easy setup and customization for parents
- 🚀 Effectively manages and monitors kids' screen time
- 👍 Encourages responsible digital habits in children
- 👍 Provides a safe and controlled smartphone experience for kids


### Minimal Phone Launcher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-phone-launcher/id6670176687)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*