Normal

What Normal is

Normal is an open-source iOS app for blocking apps as a way to control screen time. Users can make any NFC tag or QR code a key for blocking and unblocking apps; the maker says these keys use PBKDF2 hashing for cryptographic security. Custom app groups can be created without a stated limit, and each can be controlled separately. Apps or groups can be opened temporarily for a preset duration, then blocked again automatically when the timer ends. Recurring schedules can block apps on selected days, with custom start times and durations. The maker says Normal has no accounts, cloud sync, analytics, or tracking, and that settings and keys stay on the iPhone. The repository README says shortcuts can help prevent bypassing; bypassing may require unlocking with a hardware key or resetting the phone. Normal is free, with no subscriptions or paywalls, though the App Store lists optional monthly support and one-time donation purchases. It requires iOS 18.0 or later and is listed for iPhone and iPad.