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Normal: Screen Time Control

Normal: Screen Time Control

Open-source app blocker

16 ratings
6 reviews
💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 16, 2026
  • June 22, 2026

Developer

Normal Engineering Inc.
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About

This app helps you reduce phone usage by blocking selected applications by default. To access blocked apps, you must physically scan an NFC tag, QR code, or barcode, or be at a specific location. It offers granular control, timed unblocks, and scheduling to help you regain control of your screen time.

✓Block apps via NFC, QR codes, and barcodes
✓Use any NFC tag, QR code, or barcode
✓Unblock/block specific apps
✓Timed unblocks
✓Scheduling
✓Granular control
✓Bypass prevention options
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What's New in Normal

1.4

June 22, 2026

Lots of new features and fixes! Thanks to community feedback, Normal now has: - Location Keys - Dynamic Island/Live Activity - In-App Donations - Group-only Keys - Reliable Scheduling - Widgets + Lots of other improvements and bug fixes!

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Monthly donation to help support development of Normal

$5.001 Month
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$5.00

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Free, Open Source, Works!

A fantastic tool, highly customizable, completely free to set up and use. Way better than paying a subscription and buying locked down hardware for other screen time apps.
Chicken_Jockey024Chicken_Jockey024

Response from developer

Thank you! If you have any questions or feedback feel free to reach out! info@normalengineering.org

A perfect utility app

Seriously, this is the best and most intuitively/simple apps that just works without fuss or tinkering. Anything you’d want to do works with absolute ease and it makes this a “set it and forget” thing, where you can block things and never have to worry about the app or glitches or anything, unlike other apps.

If I had to give any feedback, although it is a really small quality-of-life feature, I would really like a widget and/or shortcut that allows for quick and easy enabling of the scanner so we can just click it and quickly block and unblock without having to manually go in the app and do so. Other than that, absolute delight to use ^^ !
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SaebokiSaeboki

Response from developer

I’ve just added widgets in the new update, thanks for your suggestion! Feel free to reach out if you have any more questions or feedback info@normalengineering.org

Best app

Best screen time control app. Has no stupid paywalls.
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Response from developer

Thank you!

Amazing

This app is absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for all your hard work. It has been great for limiting my kids screen time.
DoodlegibDoodlegib

Response from developer

Thank you so much, great to hear! I was wondering if people would use this to manage their kids screentimes, it makes a lot of sense since you can manage NFC/QRs easily and there’s the physical aspect of that. Really happy it’s working great for you. One thing to note is kids may be able to access ‘Emergency Unblock’. While they only get 3 of these, just wanted to bring it up. The new update next week will have the Emergency Unblock sync up with iCloud so it’s a bit stricter. I was thinking of adding a PIN for emergency unblock for parents/kid use. But not sure if I should anymore. Feel free to reach out if you have any more feedback, concerns or suggestions for your use case, info@normalengineering.org.

App does what it says it can do

I was searching for ways to make my smartphone more dumb and this app was able to do that for me! It works by using the “Screen Time Limit” function Apple Products have and removing the option to extend the time limit right in the limited app. There are other advanced options you can use as well. I appreciate this developer’s honesty towards creating a product that is useful and deciding not to profit off of it. They’re doing it purely to help us and nothing more. Thank you!!!
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Twintowers689Twintowers689

Response from developer

Thank you so much! Feel free to reach out if you have any more feedback or requests info@normalengineering.org

FAQ

How does Normal help reduce screen time?

Normal blocks selected apps by default, requiring a physical scan of an NFC tag, QR code, or barcode, or a specific location to unblock them. This 'opt-in' strategy encourages intentional app usage and reduces mindless scrolling.

Can Normal be made difficult to bypass?

Yes, Normal is designed to be highly customizable. It can be configured to be impossible to bypass, or conversely, easy to bypass, giving you complete control over its strictness.

Does Normal offer timed unblocks?

Yes, Normal allows for timed unblocks. You can unlock an app for a specific duration, such as 15 minutes, after which it will automatically reblock without you needing to remember.

Is Normal free to use?

Yes, Normal is completely free and open-source. No features are hidden behind paywalls or require in-app purchases.

What devices does Normal support?

Normal is available for iPhone and iPad devices.

How often is Normal updated?

The latest version of Normal is 1.4, and it was last updated on June 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

Does Normal have ads?

No, Normal does not contain advertisements. As an open-source application, it focuses on user experience without intrusive ads.

What is the age rating for Normal?

Normal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.