# Dumbphone □ Homescreen

> Regain your attention.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caaalm.dumbphonelauncher](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.caaalm.dumbphonelauncher)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.caaalm.dumbphonelauncher`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Dumbphone
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 43,039
- **Rating:** 3.87 / 5 (333 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.01.192
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-12
- **First published:** 2024-09-18
- **Publisher country:** NO
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.caaalm.dumbphonelauncher)
- **Website:** [https://dumbphoneapp.com/](https://dumbphoneapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://dumbphoneapp.com/privacy.html](https://dumbphoneapp.com/privacy.html)

## Description

Dumbphone □ Homescreen is an innovative launcher designed to help you regain control over your smartphone usage by reducing distractions and promoting mindful engagement. Featuring a unique 20-second barrier before accessing potentially distracting apps, it encourages thoughtful decision-making and breaks addictive usage patterns. 

Key features include app timers with blocking services, calmed notification filtering, detailed screen time statistics, and intuitive controls like double-tap to lock and hold for brightness. Its minimalist design with simple text and emoji icons minimizes sensory overload, helping you focus on essential apps such as calendars, notes, and maps. Prioritizing privacy, Dumbphone does not collect any user data, ensuring a secure experience.

Adopt Dumbphone to simplify your digital life, reduce cognitive noise, and embrace digital wellness with a balanced, distraction-free smartphone experience.

## Rankings

- #319,086 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BIND_ACCESSIBILITY_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.PACKAGE_USAGE_STATS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `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.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.caaalm.dumbphonelauncher.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate Dumbphone □ Homescreen for its minimalist design and effective focus features that reduce distractions and phone addiction. Many praise the app's concept and user interface. However, common issues include bugs causing app blocking errors, interface glitches, difficulties with launcher stability, and lack of customization. Some users find it hard to uninstall or exit the launcher, which causes frustration. Suggestions center around improving stability, expanding customization, adding icon packs, and enhancing support for default apps. Overall, the app appeals to users seeking simplicity but needs refinement for broader usability.

### Pros

- Unique and minimalistic UI that helps reduce distractions and phone addiction.
- Effective app blocking features that promote productivity and focus.
- Positive feedback on the concept and intention behind the app.
- One-time purchase for Pro version appreciated by users.
- App simplicity with focus on reducing app drawer and widget clutter.

### Cons

- Issues with app blocking being too restrictive or incorrectly blocking essential apps like email or camera.
- Glitches and problems with app loading, responsiveness, or launcher stability causing black screens or blocking users from accessing home or apps.
- Lack of customization options such as choosing default call/SMS apps, wallpaper changes, icon packs, and clock functionality.
- Inability to uninstall or exit the launcher easily causing frustration among users.
- Some users report not being able to use features like car Bluetooth or difficulty understanding how to use the app initially.

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