# Dumb Phone (dp) vs Rory

The clearest difference is rating: Rory at 5.0 against Dumb Phone (dp)'s 4.6. Dumb Phone (dp)'s advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dumb Phone (dp) sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Rory sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Rory holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dumb Phone (dp) has 3.9K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update every 2 weeks, Rory every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dumb Phone (dp) | Rory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (3.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rory-screen-time-control/id6761031799/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.9K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 375 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Tigas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1364337001) | [PTXR Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477518750) |

## What reviewers say

### Dumb Phone (dp)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dumb-phone-dp/id6504743503)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist device by replacing distracting app icons and notifications with simple buttons for essential apps. Create custom launchers for different contexts and utilize detox modes to reduce digital distractions.

**Highlights:** Create minimalist launchers, Select essential apps, Style Home Screen with themes, Block and hide non-essential apps, Quickly switch launchers via Control Center, Adapt to Liquid Glass changes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $2.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $9.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $12.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $14.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro (1 year) | $19.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Family (1 year) | $24.99 | per year |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to set up
- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 👍 Customizable layout
- 👍 Responsive developer
- 🚀 Smooth app launching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Clunky setup process
- 💡 Lack of widget customization
- 🔒 Hidden subscription model
- 🔒 Expensive for a widget app
- 🐛 Inconsistent app launching

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Rory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rory-screen-time-control/id6761031799)

This app uses an AI judge to enforce your custom screen time limits. Record voice pleas to request extra time, and the AI will evaluate your case, granting or denying your request based on your reasoning.

**Highlights:** Custom limits for apps, websites, and categories, Voice-based plea recording with transcription, AI-powered verdicts with reasoning, Plea history tracking, Community verdict gallery, Integrates with Apple Screen Time

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly plan | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly plan | $34.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?

Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dumb Phone (dp) or Rory?

Rory is rated higher. Dumb Phone (dp) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Rory averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dumb Phone (dp) or Rory have ads?

Neither Dumb Phone (dp) nor Rory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Dumb Phone (dp) or Rory?

Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rory every 2 months. Most recently, Dumb Phone (dp) was updated on October 29, 2026 and Rory on October 15, 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.*