The minimalist phone app is a one-of-a-kind find that helps me reduce my screen time!! I never thought I’d like an app like this but I actually love the simple interface and easy navigation. It’s by far the simplest of all the launcher apps I’ve tried. And when I had an issue with an update, the development team was amazing to help me get it back up and running. My only two suggestions would be to allow for an option for 12 hr time, and to let the user choose the size of the text on the widget, as it can be a bit small for me to read. Other than that, no complaints!!

I purchased this app through Kickstarter because it advertised a clean, minimal interface—especially appealing since most App Store alternatives were showing the lined design introduced with the Liquid Glass update. My first disappointment was learning the developers knew the app would not look like what was advertised, but they promoted it that way anyway.The app stays open on your phone and relies on shortcuts to open other apps, which are often slow and visibly run in the background, creating friction. There is no customization beyond what apps you want to shortcut to (you can’t even change the name of the shortcuts), yet the price is the same as comparable apps in the App Store that do have these features. I feel stupid for buying it. I also disabled the time-limits feature because it’s impractical if you use your phone for work. Many apps—like web browsers—serve both personal and professional purposes, and the limits don’t account for work day vs personal time.Functionally, the app adds unnecessary steps. For example, opening Messages through the app’s shortcut brings up a blank “new message” screen instead of showing existing conversations, which means extra work every time. I no longer use the shortcut screens at all and instead rely on app search to find what I need. I will eventually remove this app from my phone. Overall, the app is frustrating and unenjoyable to use. While the added friction might slightly discourage phone use, it hasn’t reduced my screen time in any meaningful way—only made everyday tasks slower and more annoying. I regret spending money on this app.

I’ve tried probably 6 apps before this one at this point, and this by far the best. It doesn’t ask for money or a subscription, it just lets you use it, and the apps design is really intuitive. Don’t get put off by having to manually add widgets, every app like this does the same thing, and this one does it best. Pro tip to make it even better: download your most addicting apps (I.e. Instagram ) and lock them behind a hidden screen which only a friend knows, no more doom scrolling!

I have tried many apps along these lines before and this one has all the features I desire integrated nicely. I like the intentionality of being able to choose how long to be on an app when you open it, the timers, and widgets for clean UI. None of the other apps in this category met my needs this well. Thanks for the thoughtful development🙏