Focus vs Normal
Focus
heyfocus.comNormal
normalengineering.orgSide by side
| Figure | Focus | Normal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Distraction Blocking Software | 8.0 (#11) | 7.2 (#25) |
| Privacy | The maker says blocked websites and settings stay on the Mac and Focus never sells user information. | The maker says there are no accounts, cloud sync, analytics, or tracking, and settings and keys stay on the iPhone. |
| Purpose | Focus is a Mac app that blocks distracting websites and apps to help people work better. | Normal is an open-source iOS screen-time control and app-blocking app. |
| Support | Support is available by email, and the maker also provides product documentation and automated license recovery. | The maker lists [email protected] for questions and feedback. |
Plans
In their own words
Normal
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