If your iPhone has become more of a distraction than a tool, Blank Spaces might be exactly what you need. This minimal home screen launcher replaces your cluttered app grid with a clean, text-based widget — putting only your most important apps front and center and hiding everything else.^1
Built by Ecstasis LLC, Blank Spaces transforms your iPhone into something closer to a dumbphone while keeping access to the apps that actually matter — your camera, messages, maps, and whatever else you choose. Features include customizable widgets with lock screen support, app locking with scheduled times, breathing exercises, push-ups to unlock apps, and a "touch grass" unlock that requires you to physically go outside.^2 The app collects no user data and has earned a well-reviewed reputation with over 7,500 App Store ratings and 1 million+ total installs.^1
Featured in The Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch, Blank Spaces has become one of the go-to tools in the digital minimalism movement — now with a community of 300,000+ people reclaiming their attention.^1 It's actively maintained with regular updates, a growing research blog, and full Apple Vision Pro support.^2
Why Christians Love It"Helped turn my phone back into a tool instead of entertainment. Highly recommend."^2
"Once I applied this to my phone and saw only my vital apps on a plain text list in front of me, I genuinely felt liberated. I felt so free from distractions to do whatever I want. It felt like my internal war was literally over."^2
"Within moments of finishing setup, I felt such ease of mind."^1
Notable- Featured in The Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch^1
- 7,500+ App Store ratings; 1 million+ total installs^1
- Developer is known for fast, personal support — users report replies within an hour^2
- Active research blog covering screen time statistics and digital wellness^3
- Available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro^2
- Supports English, German, Japanese, and Spanish^2
- Includes lock screen widget support and seasonal widget themes^2
Platforms: iOS (iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro) Pricing: Freemium (monthly, annual, lifetime)
