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Opal: Screen Time Control

Opal: Screen Time Control

Focus, App Blocker & Timer

90K ratings
5663 reviews
#45 in top-grossing Productivity
💪 Health & Fitness
📊 Productivity
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • December 15, 2020
  • October 12, 2026

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About

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting app usage, blocking distractions, and improving focus. It provides tools and insights to reduce screen time, boost productivity, and enhance well-being.

✓Screen time control
✓App blocker
✓Set app limits
✓Focus modes
✓Productivity reports
✓Block apps and websites
✓Mindful block screens
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Opal. Based on 90K reviews and a 4.7/5 average, it highlights the 7 positives and 5 negatives reviewers mention most about this Productivity app.

Positive things

  • 👍Helps reduce screen time
  • 🚀Effective at blocking distracting apps
  • 💡Customizable blocking schedules
  • 🎨Aesthetically pleasing design
  • 🔒Difficult to bypass blocks
  • 📈Tracks and reports screen time
  • 🤔Provides motivational messages

Negative things

  • 💰Expensive subscription
  • 🐛Buggy and unreliable at times
  • 🔓Easy to bypass blocks in some cases
  • 🤯Can be frustrating when blocks don't work as expected
  • 🕰️Longer wait times to take breaks
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What's New in Opal

4.19

October 12, 2026

Take a break, keep your streak Vacation Mode pauses the Rules you pick for as long as you need, then turns them back on. Find it in Settings, or on any Rule that isn't running. A clearer Home Your Opal Score, today's Screen Time and your top distractions now sit side by side at the top of Home. Screen Time, rebuilt A redesigned Screen Time screen with a calendar, simpler Day / Week / Month switching, and the option to exclude apps you don't want counted. Smoother all round Unblocking from inside a Rule keeps you where you were, Sign in with Apple recovers an existing account, subscribers stop seeing upgrade prompts, and translations read more naturally in nine languages.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Yearly Plan

Unlimited Sessions, Deep Focus and more

$89.991 Year
7 Days trial
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Charts

Top Grossing

📉 45-1

Productivity

This app dropped -1 position in Productivity chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

Top Free

📉 72-3

Productivity

This app dropped -3 positions in Productivity chart.

Last updated on October 12, 2026.

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User reviews

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Life changing

Thank you so much to the developers, this app will give you extra years on the things that really matter in life
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Tiraram uma opção super importante

Tinham 3 opções. Poder desbloquear de 5 a 15 minutos, poder desbloquear nesse mesmo tempo mas com dificuldade e não conseguir quebrar essa regra. Tiraram a segunda opção, agora ou fica fácil demais para desbloquear ou temos que apagar o app pra conseguir acessar outros apps. Achei péssimo. Além do mais já trocaram a interface toda do aplicativo umas 2x nos últimos 9 meses. Essa nova está terrível.
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Response from developer

Olá! Estou aqui para ajudar! Para esclarecer, ainda temos a opção 2 dentro do aplicativo - para acessar e alterar suas Opções de Sala de Espera, siga estas etapas: - Toque na aba "Início" - Toque em "Perfil" (acessível pelo ícone de perfil no canto superior direito) - Toque em "Configurações" (acessível pelo menu suspenso) - Toque em "Sala de Espera" Lá, você pode aumentar sua "Resistência" para que tenha que esperar um tempo crescente entre cada pausa. Caso contrário, há mais informações sobre nossa Sala de Espera aqui: https://help.opalapp.com/article/how-to-choose-your-waiting-room

very confusing

very confusing app layout for me. app shows me gems or stones or whatever that i don’t care about as well. it’s also not clear what the premium version does
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Response from developer

Hey there, Happy to help. Sorry to hear the app has been confusing for you - if you have specific questions, don't hesitate to contact our Support team by navigating to your Settings > Chat with Support. Otherwise, please note that the free version of Opal gives you access to three recurring Rules (including Schedules, Time Limits, and Open Limits), unlimited access to immediate Sessions and Timers, weekly Focus Reports, and your day of Score. In contrast, Opal Pro grants you access to the following: Unlimited recurring rules Our Allow List feature "No unblocks allowed” and “Disable resets” mode and so you're unable to cancel or take a break Screen time and Focus Score history I hope that helps, Team Opal

No longer useful, too buggy

This app was great up until mid-2026. Recently introduced updates are incredibly buggy and the new UX is a disaster. App blocking is no longer dependable, stats are inaccurate, and the design is messy. Feels like the developers leaned into AI slop. Very unfortunate. Hate to see a great product fail like this.
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New version is a buggy mess

Is this new version Vibe coded? It doesn’t make any sense, the app lags like crazy now, and has many bugs. Kept finding new ones every day. Uninstalled, sad to see such a nose dive in quality.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Blocks apps that are not selected

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when ending focus sessions

Bug

Crashes when trying to manage blocked apps

Bug

VPN issues causing other connectivity problems

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Requested Features

5 requests

Allow more customization of blocked apps

Feature

Integrate with more productivity tools

Feature

Provide more granular time tracking and reporting

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Offer a one-time purchase option

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Improve stability and reduce bugs

Feature

FAQ

What does Opal: Screen Time Control do?

Opal helps you manage your screen time by offering features like app blocking, setting usage limits, and promoting focus. It aims to reduce distractions, increase productivity, and improve overall digital well-being.

What are the key features of Opal?

Key features include #1 screen time control, an app blocker to block chosen apps and websites, focus modes with no bypass options, daily app limits, mindful block screens with quotes, block/allow lists, and detailed focus reports.

How much does Opal cost?

The app is free to download and use with in-app purchases available. This means you can access core features for free, with optional upgrades for advanced functionality or content.

Is Opal compatible with my device?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, it mentions integration with iPhone Focus Mode and Shortcut Integrations, suggesting it is available for iOS devices. Users should check their respective app store for specific version requirements.

Who would benefit from using Opal?

Opal is designed for anyone struggling with excessive screen time, distractions, or a lack of focus. This includes students, professionals, and individuals looking to improve their productivity, reduce stress, and achieve better digital balance.