Norma Focus vs Clank

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

Block distracting apps with a tag you choose. clank blocks the apps and websites you select. Pair an NFC tag or a printed QR tag, then leave it somewhere you have to get up for. Scan the same tag inside clank when you want your apps back. Free to download and use. No subscription or account required. Use a compatible NFC tag you own, or create and print a QR tag in the app. No Clank accessory is required. How it works 1. Allow Screen Time access and choose which apps and websites to block. 2. Pair a compatible NFC tag or a QR tag created in clank. 3. Scan your tag inside clank to block your selection. Scan it again to unclank. Keep the apps you need Create a mode for work, study, evenings or sleep. Choose a different block list for each mode and leave useful apps available. Set a time to unclank Once your tag is paired, start a timed clank without scanning it. Your apps come back when the timer ends. Set schedules for the days and times you choose. Make it harder to back out Strict mode restricts installing and deleting apps while clanked, including clank itself. Five emergency unclanks are included for urgent access or a missing tag. See your clanked time Review your sessions and the time you spent with distractions blocked, day by day and week by week. Keep your habits private Your modes, schedules and session history stay on your devices. No account or analytics. NFC works on supported iPhones with compatible tags. iPad uses QR tags. Screen Time permission and a paired tag are required for blocking, including timed clanks and schedules. QR tags use the camera inside clank. A copy works as the same tag, so keep copies out of reach too.