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 and time limits, 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 built a well-reviewed reputation with over 1 million total installs and a community of 300,000+ people reclaiming their attention.^1
Featured in The Wall Street Journal and TechCrunch, Blank Spaces has become one of the go-to tools in the digital minimalism movement. It's actively maintained with regular updates — including full iOS 26 compatibility with dark mode support, iPhone Air compatibility, and Apple Vision Pro support — plus a research blog covering screen time statistics and digital wellness.^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
- Over 1 million total installs and a 300,000+ member community^1
- Developer is known for fast, personal support — users report replies within an hour^2
- Research blog covering screen time statistics and digital wellness, plus a public feedback board for feature requests^3
- Available for iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro, with compatibility updates for newer iPhone models including iPhone Air and iPhone Duo^2
- Supports English, French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, 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) - see https://www.blankspaces.app/ for current plans
