# Zonyr vs Normal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Zonyr at none against Normal's 9. Normal's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (43 vs 7). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Normal sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Zonyr asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Zonyr against 4.9 for Normal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Normal has 43 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Zonyr ships an update every 3 weeks, Normal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Zonyr | Normal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonyr/id6753997370/reviews)** | [4.9 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **43** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Derin Lowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839694233) | [Normal Engineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896611331) |

## What reviewers say

### Zonyr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zonyr/id6753997370)

This app automatically blocks distracting applications and websites when you enter designated focus zones. It uses your physical location to create distraction-free environments, perfect for studying or working without manual intervention.

**Highlights:** Geofencing for automatic blocking, Customizable focus zones, Scheduled zones, Zero daily management, Location-based boundaries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Zonyr free?

Zonyr is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Normal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Zonyr or Normal?

Zonyr is rated higher. Zonyr averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Normal averages 4.9 from 43 ratings.

### Do Zonyr or Normal have ads?

Neither Zonyr nor Normal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Zonyr or Normal?

Zonyr ships an update every 3 weeks, and Normal every 2 days. Most recently, Zonyr was updated on October 22, 2026 and Normal on October 28, 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.*