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24 alternatives to NoPhone

This thing won't let you use your phone.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. NoPhone launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   LessPhone Launcher▲155

   Version 2 of the app that won't let you use your Phone

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   LessPhone – A minimal Android launcher to reduce phone use▲103

   2019 · lessphone.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Barephone▲100

   A minimal zero-clutter Android launcher

   2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Simple Phone▲101

   A launcher that helps you focus on the more important things

   2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   The NoPhone▲171

   A fake phone to disconnect. This isn't an April Fool's joke.

   2016 · thenophone.com · its alternatives →

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   Light Phone▲500

   Phone designed to be used as little as possible

   2017 · thelightphone.com · its alternatives →

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   Dumbphone – Turn your smartphone into a dumbphone▲82

   2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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   Minimal Phone▲3

   Make your Android feel calmer, simpler, and less addictive

   May 2026 · minimalphone.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mobile Less▲68

   Simple mobile launcher to use you phone less

   2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Focus Launcher▲74

    Take back control of your phone

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Smile App Launcher▲143

    A free minimal iOS launcher app widget

    2024 · smileapplauncher.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LessPhone: Minimalist Launcher for iOS▲11

    A minimalist launcher to help you use your iPhone less

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Nanito - Minimalist Launcher▲146

    Minimal Android launcher that helps you reduce screen time

    2024 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    NoApp▲85

    The simple text assistant for you, your family & friends

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    KytePhone turns any Android into a kids-friendly phone▲166

    Kytephone turns any Android into a safe kid

    2012 · kytephone.com · its alternatives →

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    Focus Launcher ▲7

    Minimal Android launcher + app blocker + screen time tracker

    Apr 2026 · focus-launcher.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Smart Launcher▲78

    The non-ordinary launcher

    2017 · smartlauncher.net · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Before Launcher▲72

    Minimal distraction-free launcher & notification filter

    2019 · beforelabs.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    noPhone▲23

    Technology-free alternative to hand-to-phone contact

    2014 · nophone.eu · its alternatives →

20. 20
    dPhone▲133

    The most secure calling app. Open Source and Free.

    2019 · evelon.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Brick▲130

    Your phone, minus the distractions

    2023 · getbrick.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Don't Touch My Phone▲71

    Protect your phone from thieves

    2018 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    ONYPhone▲67

    A modern and simple home screen for older adults

    2023 · onyphone.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    The NoPhone Air▲132

    The least advanced NoPhone ever

    2016 · thenophone.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →