Comparison

Dumb Phone (dp) vs Convaa

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 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
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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

Convaa

Collaborate with your team in a shared AI workspace. Stream AI responses live, comment on decisions, and compare multiple AI perspectives side-by-side. Keep all project context, files, and knowledge organized.

Highlights
  • Shared live AI projects
  • Live response streaming
  • Side-by-side AI comparison
  • Contextual comments and reactions
  • File and image attachments
  • Searchable conversation history
Features
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Convaa is a real-time workspace for teams working with AI together. Instead of passing prompts and pasted answers between separate chats, your team shares the same live project. Everyone can see the context, follow the response as it streams, comment on decisions, and keep the work moving. WORK WITH AI TOGETHER • Create shared projects and channels • Watch answers stream live with your team • Mention teammates and collaborate in context • Add reactions, comments, pins, and action items COMPARE MORE THAN ONE PERSPECTIVE • Choose the model that fits the task • Assemble an AI council and compare answers side by side • Keep the accepted answer and synthesis with the conversation KEEP THE IMPORTANT CONTEXT • Attach files and images to a thread • Add team knowledge to a channel • Search conversations, review revisions, and refresh living summaries • Save prompts and control what Convaa remembers about you STAY IN CONTROL • Sign in with Apple, email, phone, or supported work accounts • Use your own supported model API key when appropriate • Manage your profile and delete your account from inside the app Convaa includes a free plan. Optional auto-renewable subscriptions unlock the Team plan. Eligible new subscribers can start with a 7-day free trial. After the trial, the selected subscription renews automatically at the price shown before purchase unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Prices may vary by region. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://data443.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://data443.com/end-user-license-agreement/

Screenshots

Dumb Phone (dp)4 screens
Convaa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Convaa at 5.0 against Dumb Phone (dp)'s 4.6. Dumb Phone (dp)'s advantage is ratings volume (3.9K vs 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 Convaa sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $23.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Convaa 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update every 2 weeks, Convaa weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Dumb Phone (dp) versus Convaa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDumb Phone (dp)Convaa
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (3.9K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.9K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size375 MB17 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperMichael TigasData443 Risk Mitigation, Inc.

Customer experience

Dumb Phone (dp)

All ratings3,844 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral2.3%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews857 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative26.5%

Convaa

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Convaa

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
Show 5 more
  • 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
Show 1 more
  • Dumb Phone Pro Lifetime$49.99
2 purchases

Convaa

Subscriptions2
  • Convaa Team - Monthly7 Days trial$23.991 Month
  • Convaa Team - Annual7 Days trial$249.991 Year

Questions

Is Dumb Phone (dp) free?
Dumb Phone (dp) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Convaa free?
Convaa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dumb Phone (dp) or Convaa?
Convaa is rated higher. Dumb Phone (dp) averages 4.6 out of 5 from 3.9K ratings, while Convaa averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dumb Phone (dp) or Convaa have ads?
Neither Dumb Phone (dp) nor Convaa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dumb Phone (dp) or Convaa?
Dumb Phone (dp) ships an update every 2 weeks, and Convaa weekly. Most recently, Dumb Phone (dp) was updated on October 28, 2026 and Convaa on October 19, 2026.

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