# Normal vs ScrollKick Screen Time Control

The clearest difference is update cadence: Normal at daily against ScrollKick Screen Time Control's weekly. Normal also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (24 vs 2). 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 and ScrollKick Screen Time Control sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Normal against 5.0 for ScrollKick Screen Time Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Normal has 24 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Normal ships an update daily, ScrollKick Screen Time Control weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Normal | ScrollKick Screen Time Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollkick-screen-time-control/id6791934088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Weekly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 4 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Normal Engineering Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896611331) | [Ihor Pakhomov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791934090) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ScrollKick Screen Time Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollkick-screen-time-control/id6791934088)

This app helps you manage your social media usage by setting limits on your scrolling sessions and daily app access. It offers customizable protection levels to interrupt your usage without forcing you to quit entirely, promoting healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** Session limits for each scrolling session, Daily limits and blocked hours, Always Blocked for selected apps, Four protection levels, Custom pause and access timers, Screen-time insights, Kick Points and progress tracking

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ScrollKick Pro Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| ScrollKick Pro Yearly | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Normal free?

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

### Is ScrollKick Screen Time Control free?

ScrollKick Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Normal or ScrollKick Screen Time Control?

ScrollKick Screen Time Control is rated higher. Normal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ScrollKick Screen Time Control averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Normal or ScrollKick Screen Time Control have ads?

Neither Normal nor ScrollKick Screen Time Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Normal or ScrollKick Screen Time Control?

Normal ships an update daily, and ScrollKick Screen Time Control weekly. Most recently, Normal was updated on September 29, 2026 and ScrollKick Screen Time Control on September 17, 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.*