# Build Systems vs plain.phone

The clearest difference is price: plain.phone at $0.99 against Build Systems's $7.99. plain.phone also leads on chart position (#170 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Build Systems costs $7.99 and plain.phone $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Build Systems | plain.phone |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$0.99** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#170** |
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ashish Chandra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843907932) | [Maverik Labs Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866647239) |

## What reviewers say

### Build Systems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/build-systems/id6754289812)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### plain.phone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plainphone/id6761412599)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform your iPhone into a minimalist "dumb phone" by replacing colorful app icons with simple text links. This app helps reduce screen time and reclaim focus with a distraction-free interface. It offers a one-time purchase for a lifetime of focus.

**Highlights:** Text-only widgets, Replace app icons with text links, Instant setup, Distraction-free interface, Digital detox focused, One-time purchase

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Build Systems free?

Build Systems costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is plain.phone free?

plain.phone costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Build Systems or plain.phone have ads?

Neither Build Systems nor plain.phone shows ads.

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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.*