Normal

Spec sheet

Purpose

Normal is an open-source iOS screen-time control and app-blocking app.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

Privacy

The maker says there are no accounts, cloud sync, analytics, or tracking, and settings and keys stay on the iPhone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Support

The maker lists [email protected] for questions and feedback.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Maker

The App Store identifies the seller as Normal Engineering Inc.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Additional controls

The repository README says shortcuts can help prevent bypassing, and bypassing may require unlocking with a hardware key or resetting the phone.Read 8 Oct 2026 · github.com

App groups

Users can create unlimited custom app groups and block or unblock each group independently.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Compatibility

The App Store listing requires iOS 18.0 or later and lists iPhone and iPad compatibility.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Donations

The App Store lists optional monthly support and one-time donation in-app purchases.Read 8 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Key security

The maker says NFC and QR keys are cryptographically secured with PBKDF2 hashing.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

NFC and QR keys

Any NFC tag or QR code can be used as a key to block and unblock apps.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Offline use

The maker’s FAQ asks whether the app works without an internet connection but the page does not provide an answer.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Schedules

Recurring schedules can block apps on selected days and at custom start times and durations.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Timed unlocks

Apps or groups can be unlocked for preset durations and automatically reblocked when the timer ends.Read 8 Oct 2026 · normalengineering.org

Plans and prices

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Where Specifiction places it

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