Point Nine vs Norma Focus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Point Nine
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Norma Focus
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Norma Focus at none against Point Nine's shown. Norma Focus also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Point Nine ships an update every 7 months, Norma Focus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Point Nine | Norma Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 142 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Point Nine Management II GmbH | DRICE DAMIEN ROLAND |
In-app purchases
Point Nine
No in-app purchases
Norma Focus
No in-app purchases
