# UseIntent vs Normal

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: UseIntent at none against Normal's 9. UseIntent also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Normal's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

UseIntent ships an update every 4 months, Normal daily. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | UseIntent | Normal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **24** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 33 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CLEMENT FOISSARD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893364772) | [Normal Engineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896611331) |

## What reviewers say

### UseIntent

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/useintent/id6762697992)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**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 UseIntent free?

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

### Is Normal free?

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

### Do UseIntent or Normal have ads?

Neither UseIntent nor Normal shows ads.

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

UseIntent ships an update every 4 months, and Normal daily. Most recently, UseIntent was updated on September 29, 2026 and Normal on September 29, 2026.

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