Simple Zen
Turn your iPhone into a dumb phone
Simple Zen launched on June 26, 2026 with 4 votes, #3,322 of 22,647 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Simple Zen turns your iPhone into a calm, single-purpose tool. It replaces your noisy home screen with a minimalist launcher that shows only the apps you choose, tracks the time you reclaim, and starts focus sessions — even by tapping a physical NFC tag. 100% on-device and private: no account, no tracking, no analytics. And it's a one-time $3.99 — no subscription, ever. Make your phone boring on purpose, and get your attention back.
Download Simple Zen: Dumb Phone by 立派 汪 on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Simple Zen: Dumb Phone.
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