# Normal vs Manaya

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manaya at none against Normal's 9. Normal's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1). 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. Manaya asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Normal against 5.0 for Manaya. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Normal has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | Normal | Manaya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/normal-screen-time-control/id6768861415/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manaya-stop-doomscrolling/id6794982678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 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) | [Bishwo Dahal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794982980) |

## 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 |


### Manaya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manaya-stop-doomscrolling/id6794982678)

This app introduces intentional friction to your digital habits by creating groups of apps and websites to protect. It offers various plans with wait times and limited open windows, encouraging you to reclaim your time.

**Highlights:** App and site grouping, Customizable blocking plans (Easy, Medium, Hard), Wait times before app access, Limited app open windows, Streak building with companion, Hard lock options, Privacy-focused, no account needed

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Normal free?

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

### Is Manaya free?

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

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

Manaya is rated higher. Normal averages 4.9 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Manaya averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Normal or Manaya have ads?

Neither Normal nor Manaya shows ads.

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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.*