# Dumbify: Minimal Launcher

> Dumbify: Minimal Launcher is designed to simplify your phone's home screen.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.dumbify](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.dumbify)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.app.dumbify`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Unikwork Systems LLP
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 13,914
- **Rating:** 3.09 / 5 (142 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.28
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-19
- **First published:** 2024-08-08
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 45 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.dumbify)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Dumbify-Minimal-Launcher-Privacy-Policy-237b4e11872f4be29ec233a6684a9e6a](https://sponge-tugboat-107.notion.site/Dumbify-Minimal-Launcher-Privacy-Policy-237b4e11872f4be29ec233a6684a9e6a)

## Description

Dumbify: Minimal Launcher reduces cognitive overload by replacing a cluttered home screen with a streamlined view that shows only essential apps.

Benefits include decreased mindless scrolling, fewer distractions, curb impulsive app-opening, and lower screen time. Privacy-first: no user data is collected; everything stays on-device. For feedback and support, contact info@unikwork.com.

## Rankings

- #496,064 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.EXPAND_STATUS_BAR`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_CONNECTED_DEVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.KILL_BACKGROUND_PROCESSES`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.QUERY_ALL_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_DELETE_PACKAGES`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.alarm.permission.SET_ALARM`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.app.dumbify.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`

## Review summary

Users generally like the minimal/innovative nature of the launcher and say it’s useful or helps curb phone use. At the same time multiple reviews report functional problems — the app or its widget failing to load, compatibility issues on some Android devices, and difficulty setting it as the default launcher. Other complaints (pricing, sorting bugs) appear but are mentioned less often.

### Pros

- Generally positive reception — multiple users call it useful/innovative/nice
- Perceived help reducing phone use / supports minimal use (positive simplicity)
- Clean/minimal launcher concept appreciated by several reviewers

### Cons

- Functional/compatibility problems reported (app ‘not working’ on some Android devices)
- Widgets or app list failing to load or behave correctly
- Setup issues — some users cannot set it as the default launcher

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.app.dumbify)