Minimal vs always.sh
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Minimal
This app transforms your home screen into a distraction-free, text-based launcher using widgets. It helps reduce screen time by hiding distracting icons and notification badges, allowing for a more personalized and focused mobile experience.
- Text-based app launcher widgets
- Reduces screen time
- Hides distracting icons
- Customizable widget appearance
- Personalized home screen setup
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Hey there! I’m the maker of Minimal. Like many of you, I found myself constantly checking my phone, hopping from one app to another, and losing precious hours. That's why I created Minimal — to help us reclaim our time and focus by cutting down on digital clutter. Here’s What Minimal Can Do For You: 1. A Cleaner Home Screen Minimal uses home screen widgets to transform your home screen with a sleek, text-based app launcher — access what you need without distractions. 2. Reduce Screen Time Keep distracting icons and notification badges out of sight. This "out of sight, out of mind" strategy helps reduce unnecessary screen time. 3. Personalize Your Experience Your phone should reflect your style. Customize the look and feel of your widgets to create a setup that’s uniquely yours. Why Minimal? I built Minimal initially to help myself focus more and swipe less. It turned my phone from a distraction into a tool. Minimal has transformed my relationship with my phone, and I hope it does for you too. Unlock everything for the price of a latte. No subscriptions or hidden fees. Try it free for 7 days, no payment required if you don’t love it! About Us: ByteBrew is a one-man app studio based in NYC, building high-quality apps that deliver real value at a fair price. We’re committed to using technology to improve lives.
always.sh
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Always is a dynamic run of show software for event organizers. always up-to-date Run of Show always in your team’s hands
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: always.sh at none against Minimal's 1. always.sh also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Minimal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. always.sh asks for nothing beyond the download.
Minimal ships an update every 2 months, always.sh every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Minimal | always.sh |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ByteBrew LLC | Thomas Stubblefield |
In-app purchases
Minimal
- Lifetime Membership$4.99
always.sh
No in-app purchases





