Comparison

minimalist phone ® Block Apps vs Utter List

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

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About

minimalist phone ® Block Apps

This app transforms your smartphone into a distraction-free tool, replacing cluttered home screens with a simple, text-based interface. Organize apps by category to reduce sensory overload and encourage intentional use, boosting productivity and mental wellbeing.

Highlights
  • Icon-free interface
  • Text-based layout
  • App organization by category
  • Reduced sensory overload
  • Boosts productivity and focus
  • Digital detox companion
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Screen time is taking over your day. Here’s how minimalist phone helps you take it back minimalist phone is a screen time control app built to help you stop doomscrolling, block distractions, and boost productivity. Create a calmer, more focused phone experience with tools that help you: - Block time-wasting apps - Reduce screen time - Get gentle in-app reminders - Manage your time before mindless scrolling takes over your day ▶ FEATURES - TEXT-BASED INTERFACE Replace your icon-filled home screen with a clean, text-based layout—no visual clutter, no dopamine triggers. Organize apps using widgets. - APP BLOCKER Block apps that don’t just steal from your time but also your focus and goals. - WEBSITE BLOCKER Block websites alongside distracting apps to create a more productive routine. - IN-APP REMINDERS Set a time limit each time you open an app and get pushed out when your time is up. Turn it on for games, social media, or any app …this automatically filters notifications that trigger addictive habits. - MINDFUL LAUNCH DELAY a 15 second pause—just enough to help you breathe and decide mindfully whether you want to open an app. - BLOCKING SCHEDULES Coming soon. ▶ TRUSTED BY MILLIONS - Join 10M+ satisfied users - 83% of users reported less screen time - Save 2+ hours daily Whether you want to boost focus for work and studying, or unplug to create mental space when it matters, minimalist phone helps you track and reduce the time you spend on your phone. ▶ IMPACT OF HIGH SCREEN TIME Research links excessive screen time, social media, and gaming with: - Poorer sleep - Lower focus - Increased anxiety or distress The real issue isn’t just phone use — it’s when your phone starts controlling your time, attention, and rest. We’re not here to disconnect you from your phone. We’re here to help make it a tool that works in your favor again. ▶ WHY MINIMALIST PHONE Most screen time apps focus on timers or usage limits. minimalist phone goes deeper — tackling the psychological hooks of modern tech through a calmer, more intentional phone experience. We believe in change that is holistic, long-term, and sustainable. And honestly, deleting Instagram for one month does not cut it. ▶ IMPROVE YOUR DAILY LIFE WITH MINIMALIST PHONE - Sleep better - Improve focus - Control screen time - Organize your time routine - Track digital habits - Schedule screen-free hours WHAT OUR USERS ARE SAYING “minimalist phone drastically reduced my distractions and helped me focus on what matters.” “I've been using minimalist phone for a year now. It promises 10 hours less screen time per week... it's more like 20!” “I'm never, ever, ever going back. I’ve used minimalist phone for 4 years now, and I cannot imagine ever owning a phone without it. It has been an absolute blessing for focus and productivity.” ▶ MOST POPULAR USE CASES - Social media apps - Gaming apps - Video streaming - Adult content - Deep focus hours - Minimalism - Digital wellbeing - Time management - Task management ▶ PLANS Download minimalist phone for free on iPhone and start with a 7-day free trial. After that, choose the plan that works best for you: - Monthly - Annual - One-time purchase Find more information about in-app purchases inside the app. ▶ CONTACT AND SUPPORT Contact us at hello@care.minimalistphone.com if you have any questions or need assistance. We would love to hear from you. ▶ PRIVACY POLICY By downloading or installing minimalist phone, you agree to: Terms of Service: https://www.minimalistphone.com/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://www.minimalistphone.com/privacy-policy minimalist phone® is a registered trademark of QQ42 Labs UG (haftungsbeschränkt). UK: No. UK00003964355 EU: No. 018867390 US: No. 7787403

About

Utter List

Features
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Speak your tasks. No typing, no tapping, no internet required. Utter List is the to-do list that listens. Built for people who think out loud — and especially for those with ADHD or dyslexia — Utter List lets you capture tasks by voice, completely offline, completely private, and without ever creating an account. Just open the app and talk. HOW IT WORKS Tap the orb and speak naturally. Say what's on your mind — a grocery item, a task for later, a thought you don't want to lose — and Utter List figures out the rest. No commands to memorise. No formatting. No internet connection needed. Your voice is processed entirely on your device using Apple's built-in speech framework. Nothing is transmitted, stored on a server, or shared with anyone. Ever. FIVE MODES FOR HOW YOUR BRAIN WORKS My List — your everyday spoken to-do list. Add tasks by voice or by typing. Check them off when done. Grocery Runner — a hands-free shopping list built for the supermarket aisle. Add items on the way to the shop, check them off in-store without unlocking your phone. Brain Dump — a freeform canvas where your thoughts become floating bubbles. Speak freely, get everything out, then decide what to do with it. Perfect for ADHD thought spirals and the mental chaos before bed. Drive Time — your list read back to you, hands-free, while you drive. Hear what needs doing without touching your phone. Deep Focus — one task, full screen, no distractions. For when you need to start and stay started. BUILT FOR ADHD AND DYSLEXIA Utter List was designed from the ground up for people who find traditional task apps frustrating. Voice input removes the typing and spelling barrier. The orb is always one tap away. There are no nested menus, no projects, no tags — just you and your tasks. Large text, high contrast, and minimal visual clutter make Utter List comfortable to use for dyslexic readers. Brain Dump mode exists specifically for the ADHD brain — capturing the flood before it's gone. BUILT WITH LIQUID GLASS Utter List is built with Liquid Glass — Apple's new design language introduced in iOS 26. The Brain Dump bubbles use native Liquid Glass rendering, giving each thought a depth and clarity that feels at home on the latest iPhone. If you're running iOS 26, Utter List was designed for it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Utter List collects no data. No analytics, no tracking, no ads, no third-party SDKs. When Apple displays Utter List's privacy label, it says what we mean: Data Not Collected. Period. On-device speech recognition means your voice never leaves your phone. No audio is recorded, transmitted, or processed externally. Your tasks live on your device and nowhere else. NO ACCOUNT. NO INTERNET. Utter List works on a plane, underground, in a dead zone, and anywhere else your phone goes. There is no account to create and no password to forget. Your tasks live on your device and nowhere else. Try Utter List free for 7 days — full access, all five modes, no restrictions. After your trial, choose the plan that suits you: Monthly — £1.99 per month Annual — £9.99 per year (save 58%) Lifetime — £19.99, pay once, own it forever The annual plan gives you everything the monthly plan does at less than half the price — just £0.83 a month. Most people who try Utter List for a week don't go back to typing. Speak it. Done. Terms of Use: https://dailyworks.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://dailyworks.app/privacy

Screenshots

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Utter List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Utter List at none against minimalist phone ® Block Apps's shown. minimalist phone ® Block Apps's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.2). On price, 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. minimalist phone ® Block Apps sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Utter List sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
minimalist phone ® Block Apps versus Utter List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterminimalist phone ® Block AppsUtter List
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (739 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings739 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHachi Media OÜPeter Hunter

In-app purchases

8 purchases

minimalist phone ® Block Apps

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time4
  • Lifetime access$29.99
  • Lifetime access$49.99
  • Lifetime access2 variants$59.99
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  • Lifetime access$69.99
3 purchases

Utter List

Subscriptions2
  • Utter Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Utter Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Utter Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is minimalist phone ® Block Apps free?
minimalist phone ® Block Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Utter List free?
Utter List is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do minimalist phone ® Block Apps or Utter List have ads?
minimalist phone ® Block Apps shows ads; Utter List does not.

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