CoPact vs Normal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CoPact
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The app blocker that doesn't let you cheat. You've tried Screen Time limits. You tapped "Ignore." You've tried other blockers. You found the bypass. CoPact is different - it enforces your rules at the system level. No bypass, no "just 5 more minutes," no negotiation. BLOCK WHAT YOU CHOOSE Select apps to block, or flip it: allow only the apps you need. Your rules, your schedule, your enforcement level. TWO DIFFICULTY MODES Flexible: Cancel anytime. Unlimited breaks. For when you want a nudge. Locked: Can't cancel. Limited breaks. For when you mean it. No other blocker does this. LIMITS THAT STICK Set daily limits on specific apps. Set number of opens allowed. See the proof that you're changing - not just trying. SESSIONS THAT FIT YOUR LIFE Quick sessions for right now. Scheduled sessions that repeat. Pomodoro for deep work. All with Live Activities on your Lock Screen. SEE THE TRUTH Analytics that don't sugarcoat it. Day view, week trends, app-by-app breakdown. Classify your apps and see where your time actually goes. Try CoPact free for 7 days. One subscription unlocks everything - Locked mode, unlimited limits, scheduled sessions, and full analytics. No tiers, no feature caps. --- Privacy Policy: https://copact.app/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Normal
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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Normal actually makes you use your phone less by keeping selected apps blocked by default. To unblock you have to physically scan an NFC Tag, QR Code or use a Location. This can be any NFC Tag, QR Code, Barcode, Location you set in the app. This 'opt-in' approach is backed by research and actual use. Normal is made to be the most powerful screen time app available. Saving your hours of your day. It's fully open-source and no features are behind paywalls. It can also be made to be impossible to bypass. Highlights of Normal: - Block Apps via NFC Tags, QR Codes and Barcodes - Use ANY NFC Tag, QR Code or Barcode - Unblock/Block specific Apps - Timed Unblocks - Emergency Unblocks - Scheduling - Complete Granular Control - Can make it as easy or as hard to bypass Normal was made because of issues with some other screen time apps. - Other screen time apps are easy to bypass. Normal can be made to be impossible to bypass, or easy to bypass. You have complete control. - Most other screen time apps work on opt-out strategy, where you have access to all apps, then lose access through usage. - Normal works on opt-in strategy. The apps you have blocked are always blocked, to use them you have to physically get up and scan your NFC tag or QR Code. - Most screen time apps are paid, either one-time or more commonly, subscriptions. There are no paid features. Everything is free and open-source. - Normal is privacy-focused. We don't log any data, everything stays on device. Since we're open source, you can check our code and confirm. - Normal allows timed unlocks. Other NFC/QR Code blockers don't have this. If you want to use an app for 15min, you can unlock it for 15min only. You don't have to remember to reblock. Normal was made by actual users, research on smartphone addiction and developments in dumbphones in-mind. If you want to turn your iPhone into a dumbphone, you can. Block all smart apps, block the app store, prevent disabling normal (via preventing delete and the shortcuts trick). Now you have a dumbphone, which you can't make smart without your NFC Tag (which you can make as difficult as you need). If you want a semi-dumbphone, you can. Do the above but have some apps like maps, music, messaging, etc. If you're a professional who needs access to apps distracting sometimes, Normal is for you! Block all distractions with Normal. Set schedules for you work apps or used timed unblocks. Need 15min to post content or check email? You can do that! You just have to physically get up and scan your NFC Tag, QR Code, or Barcode. The apps will automatically reblock after your timer is over. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Normal at 18.0 against CoPact's 26.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CoPact sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days 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.
CoPact ships an update every 2 days, Normal daily. Both last shipped on September 10, 2026.
| Parameter | CoPact | Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.9 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Boelstad Digital | Normal Engineering Inc. |
In-app purchases
CoPact
- CoPact Pro - Weekly7 Days trial$1.997 Days
- CoPact Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- CoPact Pro - Yearly$14.491 Year
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- CoPact Pro - Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
- CoPact Pro - Yearly1 Year trial$29.991 Year
Normal
- Monthly Support$5.001 Month
- Monthly Support$10.001 Month
- Monthly Support$20.001 Month
- One-time Donation$5.00
- One-time Donation$10.00
- One-time Donation$20.00
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- One-time Donation$50.00
- One-time Donation$100.00
- One-time Donation$200.00





