Dumb Phone (dp)
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and the App Store and has been in the index since 16 Jun 2026. How this is checked
Dumb Phone (dp) is an iOS app that turns your iPhone into a minimalist device by letting you select only essential apps, block distractions, and customize your home screen. It targets users who want to reduce digital distractions and focus on essentials.
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Overview
6 featuresPurpose: Helps users reduce smartphone distractions by transforming their iPhone into a minimalist, essential-only launcher.
Inferred · not functionally tested
Audience: individuals seeking digital minimalism
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Functions: Unknown
Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown
Recorded constraints: pricing: paid · license: Proprietary · platforms: MOBILE · deployment: browser, ios
Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.
Record sources: apps.apple.com · github.com. These links do not verify the individual claims.
Dumb Phone (dp) sits in PulseGate's Other productivity category. Inferred · not functionally tested: It helps users reduce smartphone distractions by transforming their iPhone into a minimalist, essential-only launcher. Inferred · not functionally tested: Dumb Phone (dp) is a consumer product aimed at individuals seeking digital minimalism. Basis unknown · not verified: Pricing is paid. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and iOS.
It is developed by Michael Tigas (United States), and it first shipped in 2024. Inferred · not functionally tested: Key capabilities include minimalist launcher, app blocking, and custom themes.
Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.
Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested
- Minimalist launcher
- App blocking
- Custom themes
- Multiple launchers
- Detox mode
- Control Center widgets
Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested
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Frequently asked questions about Dumb Phone (dp)
- What is Dumb Phone (dp)?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Dumb Phone (dp) helps users reduce smartphone distractions by transforming their iPhone into a minimalist, essential-only launcher. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
- Who should use Dumb Phone (dp)?
- Inferred · not functionally tested: Dumb Phone (dp) is a consumer product built for individuals seeking digital minimalism.
- Does Dumb Phone (dp) have a free plan?
- Basis unknown · not verified: No — Dumb Phone (dp) is paid.
- What platforms does Dumb Phone (dp) run on?
- Basis unknown · not verified: Dumb Phone (dp) runs on the web and iOS.
- Is Dumb Phone (dp) still active?
- PulseGate's liveness check found it on 9 Oct 2026.
- What are alternatives to Dumb Phone (dp)?
- Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Slate - Minimalist Launcher, Dumbify, and Boring Phone.Slate - Minimalist LauncherDumbifyBoring Phone
- Who makes Dumb Phone (dp)?
- Dumb Phone (dp) is developed by Michael Tigas, based in the United States.
- When did Dumb Phone (dp) launch?
- Dumb Phone (dp) first shipped in 2024.
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