Dumb Phone (dp) vs Peck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dumb Phone (dp)
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.
- 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
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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
Peck
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Peck helps you focus deeply and study consistently with a calm timer companion named Tempo. Whether you're preparing for exams, finishing assignments, or doing daily deep work, Peck keeps your sessions intentional and distraction-light. Why students use Peck: - Start focused study sessions in seconds - Use Pomodoro-style timing that feels simple and calm - Stay motivated with a warm, character-led experience - Track your completed sessions and build consistency over time - Keep momentum with reminders that support your routine How it works: 1. Set your focus duration. 2. Start a session and stay in the flow. 3. Review your history and keep your streak of effort going. Built for learners who want steady progress, not pressure. Download Peck and make focused study a daily habit.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Dumb Phone (dp) at Free against Peck's $1.99. Dumb Phone (dp) also leads on iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.6). Peck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On ads and device support 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
Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download; Peck costs $1.99 up front. Dumb Phone (dp) sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Peck asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Dumb Phone (dp) | Peck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.9K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 375 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michael Tigas | Viennarz Curtiz |
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
Peck
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Dumb Phone (dp)
- 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
- 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
Peck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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