Next Time vs Dumb Phone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Next Time
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Next Time is a personal memory companion for the useful details ordinary task apps forget. Create an Entry for a recurring person, place, activity, or event, then add Notes for everything your future self should know. USE IT FOR REAL LIFE • Remember what to order at a favorite restaurant• Keep packing advice for your next camping trip or vacation• Save questions for a doctor visit or service appointment• Recall gift ideas, preferences, places, and lessons learned CAPTURE THE WHOLE STORY Add text, photos, videos, voice memos, and saved locations. Keep dated Notes in the order that works for you, turning each Entry into a useful history you can revisit. GET A NUDGE WHEN IT MATTERS Add multiple date-and-time or arrival-based Notifications to an Entry or individual Note. See upcoming Notifications on Home or browse them in the built-in calendar. MAKE RECURRING CHOICES EASIER Add a customizable choice control—such as who pays next or whose turn it is—and keep a timestamped history of every change. FIND ANYTHING FAST Organize Entries with customizable categories and tags. Search titles, Note text, places, choices, and Notification details. Star important Entries for quick access, and archive what you no longer need. PRIVATE, PERSONAL, AND BUILT FOR IPHONE No app account is required. Next Time works locally and uses private iCloud sync when available. Share individual Entries only with people you choose, and optionally protect the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode. Stop forgetting the small details that make next time better.
Dumb Phone
Transform your iPhone into a distraction-free space with minimalist launcher widgets. Access essential apps instantly while reducing visual clutter for a calmer home screen.
- Unlimited launcher widgets
- Unlimited apps per widget
- Black and white minimalist design
- One-tap app access
- Multiple widget sizes
- Intuitive setup
- Home screen customization
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Transform your iPhone into a clean, distraction-free space with Dumbify. Create beautiful minimalist launcher widgets that give you instant access to your essential apps while reducing visual clutter. Designed with simplicity in mind, Dumbify helps you focus on what matters by replacing crowded home screens with elegant black-and-white widgets. Features • Create unlimited launcher widgets • Add unlimited apps to every widget • Clean black & white minimalist design • One-tap access to your favorite apps • Multiple widget sizes • Simple and intuitive setup • Beautiful Home Screen customization • Fast and lightweight • Privacy-friendly — no account required Whether you want a minimalist phone, a focused workspace, or a cleaner Home Screen, Dumbify makes it easy. Create a calmer Home Screen today. Terms: https://plausible-motorcycle-284.notion.site/Terms-of-Use-for-Dumbify-3afe5b6350e880aea89ee7205a192e03
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Next Time at none against Dumb Phone's 2. On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Dumb Phone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Next Time asks for nothing beyond the download.
Next Time ships an update every 2 weeks, Dumb Phone every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Next Time | Dumb Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phil Starkovich | Kamlesh Shingarakhiya |
In-app purchases
Next Time
No in-app purchases
Dumb Phone
- Monthly Pro$1.991 Month
- Lifetime Pro$5.99





