The Minimalist Phone app, created by German company QQ42 Labs UG (haftungsbeschränkt), has recently achieved an impressive milestone of over 1 million downloads on Google Play. The app is designed to assist users in limiting their time spent on smartphones and avoiding the addictive features of social media and games. Over the past year, it has gained 700,000 new downloads, bringing the total to 1 million.
Moreover, the app has been reported to have positive effects on ADHD symptoms and mental health, in addition to its success in reducing screen time. A. W., a user with ADHD, praises the app for bringing peace to their smart device usage: “Helps me with my ADHD! I am not on meds and I am able to embrace having a smartphone!! YAY for this app.”
Minimalist Phone is a simple phone that aims to reduce distractions caused by colorful icons and AI-curated content. It offers a range of features that allow users to block apps for up to 30 days, hide apps, or set an in-app time reminder to stop mindless scrolling. These features promote focus, productivity, and a better sense of digital well-being.
A survey showed that 93% of users saw a decrease in screen time after just three days of using the Minimalist Phone app, proving its efficacy in promoting a healthier digital lifestyle. User JJ confirms the app’s impact: “Everyone should be using this. Decreased my phone usage by a few hours a day and increased my productivity 10x. Great app.”
Martin Morávek, the founder, shared his enthusiasm about the app’s milestone: “We are thrilled to see such a significant increase in downloads for Minimalist Phone. Our team has worked tirelessly to enhance the app and make it accessible to more people. This milestone serves as a testament to the importance of digital detox and our app’s efficacy in promoting it, as well as providing support for those with ADHD.”
The app’s effectiveness extends beyond individual users, as mental health therapist Justin also recommends the app to his clients: “This app helped me repair my relationship with my phone. I no longer feel enslaved to my phone and rarely use it for mindless entertainment. Now it is a tool that benefits me. I am a mental health therapist and I recommend this app to anyone wanting to improve their mental health!”
The Minimalist Phone app aligns with the growing movement of “digital minimalism,” which encourages individuals to adopt a more intentional and mindful approach to technology use. As Able, another satisfied user, explains: “Perfect app. To put it bluntly: To be warmly recommended to everyone. Immediately creates a higher quality of life. I will never use a smartphone again without this app. Big thanks to the developers.”
The Minimalist Phone works well with Android devices that have version 6.0 or newer. It has a high average rating of 4.2/5 stars on the Play Store.
