Comparison

Norma Focus vs 4Quadrants

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

Head to head
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

About

4Quadrants

Features
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FourQuadrants is an efficiency tool built on the proven "Eisenhower Matrix" method. Stop drowning in endless to-do lists and instantly recognize what truly matters right now. Core Features: - Quadrant View: A clean, intuitive grid layout that makes prioritization effortless. - Smart Automation: Automatically determines urgency based on deadlines—no manual sorting needed. - Drag & Drop: Seamlessly move tasks between quadrants, and let the system intelligently adjust priorities. - Live Activity: Track your current focus directly from the Lock Screen. - Home Screen Widgets: View your most critical tasks without even opening the app. - Privacy First: Your data stays yours, leveraging iCloud and local storage. This is an early public beta. We welcome your feedback! Make every second count towards what's important.

Screenshots

Norma Focus4 screens
4Quadrants2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Norma Focus at 17.0 against 4Quadrants'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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Norma Focus ships an update every 11 days, 4Quadrants every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Norma Focus versus 4Quadrants: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNorma Focus4Quadrants
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDRICE DAMIEN ROLAND颢宸 唐

In-app purchases

None

Norma Focus

No in-app purchases

None

4Quadrants

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Norma Focus free?
Norma Focus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 4Quadrants free?
4Quadrants is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Norma Focus or 4Quadrants have ads?
Neither Norma Focus nor 4Quadrants shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Norma Focus or 4Quadrants?
Norma Focus ships an update every 11 days, and 4Quadrants every 6 days. Most recently, Norma Focus was updated on October 24, 2026 and 4Quadrants on October 21, 2026.

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