# Smartphone-Simplifying Apps The Ratio by Blloc Android Launcher Makes Devices Less Addictive By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ratio-by-blloc References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/02/spending-more-time-on-screen-this-premium-andriod-launcher-makes-your-smartphone-less-addictive/) & [blloc](http://blloc.com/#ratio) Smartphones are inherently hard to put down given their bright colors and limitless connectivity which could lead to addiction, which is pushing developers to create [new solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intenty-app) like the Ratio by Blloc Android launcher. The complementary Android OS solution will work to replace the home screen with less flashy components that are focused on a more utilitarian functionality. This will help users to get in and get out when they need to use their smartphone instead of [mindlessly scrolling for hours](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zario-screen-time-ai) or reaching for their phone out of boredom. The Ratio by Blloc Android launcher also allows users to [make certain apps monochrome](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-os-40), which could help to decrease their appealing design and how much time a person might spend on them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Simplifying Smartphones:** Developers are creating apps to decrease addiction to smartphones and simplify usage. - **Utilitarian Functionality:** Apps are being created with a focus on utilitarian functionality rather than flashiness. - **Monochrome Design:** Apps that allow monochrome design are increasing to decrease their appealing design and usage time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile App Development:** Opportunities exist for developers to create more apps that simplify smartphone usage. - **Digital Health:** Apps that decrease smartphone addiction can be marketed to the digital health industry for prevention purposes. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Marketing and advertising agencies can use the trend of monochrome design for app ads to increase effectiveness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Phone Home Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-distractions.md) - [Minimalist Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumb-phone-app.md) - [Minimalist Home Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/essential-launcher.md) - [Minimalist Phone Widgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smile-app-launcher.md) - [Low-Tech Smartphone Interface Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blank-spaces-app.md) - [Anti-Distraction Smartphone Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app.md) - [Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mudita-kompakt.md) - [Minimalist Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dumb-phone1.md) - [Simplistic Distraction-Free Phones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofone.md)