Comparison

Dumb Phone (dp) vs OneTimer

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

Head to head
About

Dumb Phone (dp)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist device by replacing colorful app icons and notifications with simple buttons for essential apps. Create custom launchers for different contexts and utilize Detox Mode to block distractions, helping you break digital habits and regain focus.

Highlights
  • Minimalist launcher creation
  • Customizable app launchers
  • Detox Mode for blocking apps
  • Dark and Light minimalist styles
  • Control Center widgets
  • Essential app shortcuts
Features
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Turn your iPhone into a Dumb Phone. Dumb Phone™ lets you create your very own minimalist-style phone on iOS. Replace colorful app icons, pesky notification badges, and anything that might give you a dopamine hit when you unlock your phone, with simple buttons to open your essential apps - and nothing more. Key features: • Break out of your existing habits Every time you unlock your phone, all you will see is apps that you need, without being coerced into easy distractions from colorful apps on your Home Screen or the App Library. • Create a Minimalist Launcher Select apps and add Dumb Phone widgets to your Home Screen to blend everything together. • Choose your essential apps Select apps that you frequently use, so they are a single tap away. • Style your Home Screen Choose from a Dark or Light minimalist style, by adjusting your wallpaper, background, text, and more, with themes. • Adapt to Liquid Glass changes Reduce the addictive elements of the Liquid Glass Home Screen style, applied in the latest version of iOS. • Create multiple app launchers Create launchers for leisure, work, night time, so you see the most important apps in context to your day. • Detox Mode Create an immersive dumb phone experience by choosing which non-essential apps to block and/or hide on your device, with the powerful capabilities of Screen Time. • Control Center widgets Quickly switch between app launchers from the Control Center with new control center widgets that instantly change your Home Screen. Download the Dumb Phone app today and embrace the full benefits of minimalism, and turn your iPhone into a powerful utility once more. Visit the Dumb Phone app website for more info: https://dumbphone.so/ View our Privacy & Terms at: https://dumbphone.so/privacy https://dumbphone.so/terms

About

OneTimer

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OneTimer: Fuel Your Obsession, One Focused Session at a Time Unlock your full potential with OneTimer, the ultimate app designed for those driven by a singular passion or obsession. Whether it's mastering a skill, building a business, or pursuing a creative endeavor, OneTimer helps you track and maximize your dedicated focus time each day. How It Works: Daily Timer: Start your session and watch the timer count up as you dive deep into your obsession. It resets to zero at midnight, challenging you to beat yesterday's record. App-in-Focus Requirement: The timer only runs when the app is open and in the foreground—ensuring true, undivided attention. No multitasking allowed! Progressive Overload: Build momentum by gradually increasing your daily focus time, turning short bursts into marathon sessions over time. Track Your Progress: Total Time: See your cumulative hours invested in your obsession. 7-Day Graph: Visualize your daily focus trends over the past week. Weekly & Daily Averages: Monitor your consistency with insightful averages to stay motivated. Heatmap Calendar: A vibrant heatmap highlights your grinding streaks, making progress tangible and rewarding. OneTimer isn't just a timer—it's your accountability partner in the pursuit of excellence. Stay locked in, track your grind, and watch your obsession evolve into mastery. Download now and start overloading your potential! Key Features: Simple, intuitive interface for seamless tracking. No distractions: Pure focus mode with minimal design. Privacy-first: All data stored locally on your device. Ready to grind? OneTimer is here to help you own your obsession. Terms of Use & Privacy Policy: https://youronetimer.com/terms.html

Screenshots

Dumb Phone (dp)4 screens
OneTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: OneTimer at 3 against Dumb Phone (dp)'s 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Dumb Phone (dp) sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and OneTimer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update fortnightly, OneTimer weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Dumb Phone (dp) versus OneTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumb Phone (dp)OneTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TigasAmin Sweiti

Bugs and requests

Dumb Phone (dp)

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Widget not appearing in list
  • Apps opening through Shortcuts app
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to hide App Library
  • More widget customization options
  • Customizable widget labels
  • Detox mode for specific apps
  • Support for more third-party apps

OneTimer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Dumb Phone (dp)

Subscriptions8
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 month)$2.991 Month
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
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  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 year)$9.991 Year
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 year)$12.991 Year
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 year)$14.991 Year
  • Dumb Phone Pro (1 year)$19.991 Year
  • Dumb Phone Pro Family (1 year)$24.991 Year
One-time4
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$39.99
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  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$49.99
3 purchases

OneTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?
Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is OneTimer free?
OneTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dumb Phone (dp) or OneTimer have ads?
Neither Dumb Phone (dp) nor OneTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumb Phone (dp) or OneTimer?
Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update fortnightly, and OneTimer weekly. Most recently, Dumb Phone (dp) was updated on November 2, 2026 and OneTimer on October 25, 2026.

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