# White Screen vs Normal

The clearest difference is update cadence: Normal at every 2 days against White Screen's monthly. Normal also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). White Screen's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 44). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. White Screen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Normal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Normal holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 200 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of White Screen's written reviews are positive against 100% of Normal's.

White Screen ships an update monthly, Normal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | White Screen | Normal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-screen-minimal-launcher/id6737041451/reviews) | **[4.9 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | 86.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 77 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Astrochimp SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1611331415) | [Normal Engineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896611331) |

## What reviewers say

### White Screen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/white-screen-minimal-launcher/id6737041451)

This app transforms your home screen into a clean, focused space by decluttering your phone and reducing distractions. It allows you to add your most-used apps to widgets for quick access, helping you focus on productivity and well-being.

**Highlights:** Minimalist app launcher, Declutter home screen, Reduce distractions, Launch apps from widgets, Customizable widgets, Custom wallpapers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Whitescreen Lifetime Premium Plan | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 Free to use, no subscription
- ✨ Minimalist design
- 👍 Easy to set up
- 📱 Helps reduce phone usage
- 🎨 Good customization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Widget name cannot be removed
- ⚠️ White screen appears before opening apps
- 📱 Some apps do not launch
- 🖼️ Limited background options
- ❌ Phone app shortcut broken

**Reported bugs**

- White screen appears before opening apps
- Phone app shortcut is broken
- Some apps in the master list do not launch
- Widget not found in the list of widgets
- Error when trying to open the Phone app (default iOS)

**Requested features**

- Transparent background or custom gallery wallpaper
- Dark mode synced with wallpaper
- Spacer widgets for more app icons
- Ability to remove widget title
- Add Anki flashcard app shortcut


### Normal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Support | $5.00 | per month |
| Monthly Support | $10.00 | per month |
| Monthly Support | $20.00 | per month |
| One-time Donation | $5.00 | one-time |
| One-time Donation | $10.00 | one-time |
| One-time Donation | $20.00 | one-time |
| One-time Donation | $50.00 | one-time |
| One-time Donation | $100.00 | one-time |
| One-time Donation | $200.00 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is White Screen free?

White Screen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Normal free?

Normal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, White Screen or Normal?

Normal is rated higher. White Screen averages 4.6 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Normal averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.

### Do White Screen or Normal have ads?

Neither White Screen nor Normal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, White Screen or Normal?

White Screen ships an update monthly, and Normal every 2 days. Most recently, White Screen was updated on November 4, 2026 and Normal on November 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*