# Dumbify vs Voice to Screen

The clearest difference is price: Voice to Screen at Free against Dumbify's $4.99. Voice to Screen also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and device support (3 vs 1). Dumbify's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (215 vs 1). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Voice to Screen is free to download; Dumbify costs $4.99 up front. Voice to Screen sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Dumbify asks for nothing beyond the download.

Voice to Screen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumbify has 215 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dumbify ships an update every 6 days, Voice to Screen every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dumbify | Voice to Screen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (215 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbify/id6480082872/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-screen/id6817928931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **215** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#31** | — |
| Size | 33 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AB Apps Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738125989) | [Delancey Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6799710447) |

## What reviewers say

### Dumbify

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumbify/id6480082872)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This minimalist launcher for iPhone declutters your home screen to help reduce screen time. It allows you to select and display only your most important apps in a clean, text-based interface, reclaiming your time and simplifying your digital life.

**Highlights:** Minimalist home screen launcher, Reduces screen time, Customizable app selection, Clean, text-based interface, Supports dark and light mode

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Minimalist and clean interface
- 👍 Helps reduce phone usage and distractions
- 💡 Clever use of widgets and shortcuts
- 🔒 No subscription required, one-time purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent app launching experience with shortcuts
- 🔋 Battery drain due to constant shortcuts usage
- 🔍 Limited app integration and customization options
- 🤔 Confusing setup process for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with widget not displaying app list properly
- Settings app not launching to main page
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More widget size and layout options
- Ability to customize background and font styles
- Seamless app launching without shortcuts
- Integration with more popular apps


### Voice to Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/voice-to-screen/id6817928931)

Dictate text from your iPhone directly into any Mac application. This app allows for quiet dictation in busy environments, sending your spoken words to your computer for seamless text input. It offers cloud or on-device processing for transcription.

**Highlights:** Dictate into Mac apps, Use Voice to Screen keyboard in iPhone apps, Cloud or on-device transcription, Secure audio and text transfer, Easy phone-to-Mac pairing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Voice to Screen Pro | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dumbify free?

Dumbify costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Voice to Screen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dumbify or Voice to Screen?

Voice to Screen is rated higher. Dumbify averages 2.9 out of 5 from 215 ratings, while Voice to Screen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Dumbify or Voice to Screen have ads?

Neither Dumbify nor Voice to Screen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dumbify or Voice to Screen?

Dumbify ships an update every 6 days, and Voice to Screen every 9 days. Most recently, Dumbify was updated on November 12, 2026 and Voice to Screen on November 6, 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.*