Comparison

Dumb Phone (dp) vs ProofMate

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

ProofMate

Features
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ProofMate is the calm, private vault for the receipts that actually matter — the ones you'll need when something breaks, when you move out, when the insurance asks for proof, or when tax season hits. Scan once. Get reminded in time. Export claim-ready evidence in seconds. WHAT YOU CAN PROVE WITH PROOFMATE • Apartment deposits — document every scratch and repair, export a PDF the day you move out. • Faulty products — keep the receipt and warranty in one place, hit "Claim Pack" and send it to the seller. • Insurance claims — photos, receipts, dates, all in one PDF the adjuster can actually read. • Tax & business expenses — every justificante, ready to export as CSV or per-item PDF. • Returns — never miss a return window again. WHY PROOFMATE • 100% on-device — no account, no cloud upload, no tracking. Vision OCR runs locally on your iPhone. • Smart reminders before warranties expire and return windows close. • One-tap Claim Pack: a clean PDF with receipt, warranty, photos and product details — exactly what a seller, manufacturer, landlord or insurer asks for. • Country-aware warranty defaults (Spain 36 months, EU 24 months baseline). • Face ID lock for the moments your phone leaves your hand. • Built by an indie developer, no investors, no growth team scraping your data. WHAT'S INSIDE • Scan with the camera or import from Photos, Files, or Amazon order PDFs. • Track warranty, return window, and claim status per item. • Multi-stage reminders (e.g. 30 days before warranty expires, 7 days before, day-of). • Generate Claim Packs for warranty claims, returns, deposits, insurance, or consumer complaints. • Search and filter by store, category, status, or date. • Export everything as CSV, JSON, or per-item PDF whenever you want. PROOFMATE PRO Free includes up to 5 proof items, basic OCR and reminders. Pro unlocks unlimited items, multi-stage reminders, Claim Pack PDF export, full vault export, Face ID lock, and advanced search. Choose Lifetime, Yearly or Monthly. DISCLAIMER Warranty and return-deadline calculations are estimates based on country defaults and typical seller policies. Always verify your rights with the seller, manufacturer, or local consumer law. ProofMate does not provide legal advice. Privacy: https://kl1m4xx.github.io/Proofmate/privacy/ Terms: https://kl1m4xx.github.io/Proofmate/terms/ Support: https://kl1m4xx.github.io/Proofmate/support/

Screenshots

Dumb Phone (dp)4 screens
ProofMate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: ProofMate at every 4 days against Dumb Phone (dp)'s fortnightly. Dumb Phone (dp)'s advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dumb Phone (dp) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and ProofMate sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update fortnightly, ProofMate every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dumb Phone (dp) versus ProofMate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumb Phone (dp)ProofMate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMichael TigasAlbert Castellvi

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

ProofMate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Dumb Phone (dp)

Subscriptions7
  • 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
One-time3
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$24.99
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$29.99
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$49.99
4 purchases

ProofMate

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ProofMate Pro$28.991 Year
One-time2
  • ProofMate Pro Lifetime — Launch$14.99
  • ProofMate Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?
Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ProofMate free?
ProofMate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dumb Phone (dp) or ProofMate have ads?
Neither Dumb Phone (dp) nor ProofMate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumb Phone (dp) or ProofMate?
Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update fortnightly, and ProofMate every 4 days. Most recently, Dumb Phone (dp) was updated on November 6, 2026 and ProofMate on October 31, 2026.

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