Comparison

Minimalist Launcher vs EZZINE

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

Head to head
About

Minimalist Launcher

Simplify your phone's home screen to reduce distractions and screen time. This launcher helps you cut down on mindless scrolling and impulsive app usage by focusing on essential applications. Features like digital detox and app blocking further support a more focused mobile experience.

Highlights
  • Minimal home screen
  • Reduce screen time
  • Digital detox features
  • App blocking
  • Eliminate impulsive app opening
  • Zero distraction environment
Features
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Minimalist Launcher is a Minimal Home Launcher to simplify your iOS home screen. The current home screen with lots of apps creates a cognitive load and distraction which increases our Screen time. Minimalist Launcher aims to solve this by creating a home which is minimal with only essential apps. This will help you in - Reducing Mindless Scrolling and phone usage - Zero Distraction - Eliminate impulsive app opening habits - Helps you cut screen time We also provide features like Digital Detox and App Blocking to reduce impulsive opening of addictive apps. For any Feedback and Support reach out us at thinklikepro@gmail.com We do not collect any data from user and everything is safe within user's device Privacy Policy Link - https://flow-launcher.notion.site/Minimal-Phone-Launcher-Privacy-Policy-7e3a0a1db2d14f2fa94ef7bed136ad04?pvs=4 Terms of Use - https://flow-launcher.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-Minimal-Phone-Launcher-c7adab8fd3174b728b922d5f86890cc2?pvs=4

About

EZZINE

Create a unique folded mini-zine using up to 8 images. This simple printing tool supports A4 and Letter formats, perfect for sketches, notes, or travel keepsakes. Enjoy making handmade booklets without needing accounts or feeds.

Highlights
  • Create folded mini-zines
  • Use up to 8 images
  • Supports A4 and Letter paper
  • Ideal for sketches and notes
  • Simple printing tool
  • No account required
Features
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EZZINE is a simple printing tool that lets you create a folded mini-zine from 8 images. Supports A4 or Letter format. Perfect for sketches, notes, travel keepsakes, or small handmade booklets. Something to draw on. A cute photo book. A little story. Whatever you zine - made easy. No accounts. No feeds. Just paper.

Screenshots

Minimalist Launcher4 screens
EZZINE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EZZINE at none against Minimalist Launcher's 8. EZZINE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Minimalist Launcher's advantage is ratings volume (3.7K vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Minimalist Launcher sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. EZZINE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Minimalist Launcher against 4.6 for EZZINE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimalist Launcher has 3.7K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 86% of Minimalist Launcher's written reviews are positive against 100% of EZZINE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Minimalist Launcher ships an update every 11 days, EZZINE every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Minimalist Launcher versus EZZINE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinimalist LauncherEZZINE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3.7K ratings) — better4.6 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews86.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.7K — better11
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size134 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkit KumarANDREW PHILIP GALLETLY

Customer experience

Minimalist Launcher

All ratings3,574 ratings
Positive92.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews1,464 reviews
Positive86.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative10.8%

EZZINE

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Minimalist Launcher

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widgets sometimes show blank rectangles
  • Time/date display not always accurate
  • Clunky transition when opening apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Allow more than 6 apps on home screen
  • Add ability to customize app names
  • Improve widget transparency and alignment
  • Provide more wallpaper/theme options

EZZINE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Minimalist Launcher

Subscriptions4
  • Minimalist Launcher Premium$5.991 Month
  • Minimalist App Launcher - Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Minimalist Launcher Premium$14.991 Year
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  • Minimalist App Launcher - Annual$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Minimalist Premium - Lifetime$9.99
  • Minimalist App Launcher - 50% Off$12.49
  • Minimalist Phone Lifetime$24.99
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  • Minimalist App Launcher - Lifetime$44.99
None

EZZINE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Minimalist Launcher free?
Minimalist Launcher is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EZZINE free?
EZZINE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Minimalist Launcher or EZZINE?
Minimalist Launcher is rated higher. Minimalist Launcher averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3.7K ratings, while EZZINE averages 4.6 from 11 ratings.
Do Minimalist Launcher or EZZINE have ads?
Neither Minimalist Launcher nor EZZINE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Minimalist Launcher or EZZINE?
Minimalist Launcher ships an update every 11 days, and EZZINE every 8 days. Most recently, Minimalist Launcher was updated on November 13, 2026 and EZZINE on October 31, 2026.

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