Comparison

Raycast vs Norma Focus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Raycast

This mobile app extends your desktop productivity workflow with AI chat, note-taking, quick links, and code snippets. Seamless cloud sync keeps your content updated across devices, making essential tools accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • AI chat with multiple models
  • Note capture and organization
  • Quicklink access
  • Code snippet storage
  • Cloud sync across devices
Features
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Introducing Raycast for iOS: Your all-in-one productivity toolkit with AI, notes, and more – now on mobile as the perfect companion to the macOS app. The app brings your favorite productivity tools from the Mac into your pocket. With Raycast for iOS, you can: • Chat with dozens of AI models from leading providers to get the perfect answers for any task • Capture, organize, and access your thoughts to never lose an important idea again • Save and open Quicklinks for instant access to your most important resources • Store and reuse code snippets and templates to save time on repetitive workflows • Enjoy seamless cloud sync to keep all your content updated across devices Whether you're a long-time Mac user or just discovering Raycast on iOS, you'll have your essential productivity tools always at hand. Raycast for iOS seamlessly extends your desktop workflow to mobile, ensuring you stay productive and organized wherever life takes you. Please note: Raycast for iOS requires a free Raycast account. Premium features available with a Raycast Pro subscription. Terms of Service: https://www.raycast.com/terms-of-service

About

Norma Focus

Features
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Norma helps you block distracting apps with a deliberate physical action. Scan your Norma device to start a focus session and make your phone feel intentional again. Instead of relying on willpower alone, Norma turns focus into a ritual. Designed around a physical NFC object, Norma creates a simple bridge between the digital and the physical world. One scan, and your selected distractions are blocked. Use Norma to: • Block distracting apps in a deliberate way • Create focus rituals for work, study, or quiet time • Build a calmer relationship with your phone • Add friction where willpower usually fails Norma is made for people who want a more intentional, minimal, and physical approach to focus. Important: Norma requires the physical Norma Unit Disc device to complete onboarding and use the core experience. You can buy it on the website nor.ma

Screenshots

Raycast4 screens
Norma Focus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Norma Focus at none against Raycast's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Raycast sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Norma Focus asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Raycast ships an update every 10 days, Norma Focus every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Raycast versus Norma Focus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRaycastNorma Focus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size242 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaycast TechnologiesDRICE DAMIEN ROLAND

Bugs and requests

Raycast

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Sync feature should be free at least for Raycast notes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Attach documents via the UI when starting a conversation
  • Sync between desktop and iOS chat history
  • Create notes quickly from the Share Sheet
  • Extensions support

Norma Focus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Raycast

Subscriptions5
  • Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Advanced AI$19.991 Month
  • Max Plan$49.991 Month
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  • Pro14 Days trial$96.001 Year
  • Advanced AI$191.991 Year
One-time5
  • 500 AI Credits$5.00
  • 2,500 AI Credits$23.90
  • 5,000 AI Credits$46.49
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  • 5,000 Team AI Credits$60.00
  • 10,000 Team AI Credits$116.99
None

Norma Focus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Raycast free?
Raycast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Norma Focus free?
Norma Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Raycast or Norma Focus have ads?
Neither Raycast nor Norma Focus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Raycast or Norma Focus?
Raycast ships an update every 10 days, and Norma Focus every 11 days. Most recently, Raycast was updated on November 8, 2026 and Norma Focus on October 30, 2026.

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