# Opal vs Routine Flow Focus Timer

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Opal at 88K against Routine Flow Focus Timer's 39. Opal also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Routine Flow Focus Timer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opal against 4.7 for Routine Flow Focus Timer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Routine Flow Focus Timer's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, Routine Flow Focus Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Routine Flow Focus Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews) | [4.7 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-flow-focus-timer-flow/id1575798388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Nathaniel Tedesco](https://appshunter.io/developer/1575103950) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #82 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Screen time control, App blocker, Set app limits, Focus modes, Productivity reports, Block apps and websites, Mindful block screens

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Opal Student Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Opal Pro Subscription | $49.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $69.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $89.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Opal Pro Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $129.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $179.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helps reduce screen time
- 🚀 Effective at blocking distracting apps
- 💡 Customizable blocking schedules
- 🎨 Aesthetically pleasing design
- 🔒 Difficult to bypass blocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- Blocks apps that are not selected
- Inconsistent behavior when ending focus sessions
- Crashes when trying to manage blocked apps
- VPN issues causing other connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Allow more customization of blocked apps
- Integrate with more productivity tools
- Provide more granular time tracking and reporting
- Offer a one-time purchase option
- Improve stability and reduce bugs


### Routine Flow Focus Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/routine-flow-focus-timer-flow/id1575798388)

Enhance your focus and productivity with a time-blocking tool designed to help you study smarter. Block distractions, manage tasks efficiently, and race against the clock to overcome procrastination.

**Highlights:** Time blocking, Task management, Distraction blocking, Live Activities & Dynamic Island, Statistics, Unlimited flows (PRO)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Routine Flow Focus Timer free?

Routine Flow Focus Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Opal or Routine Flow Focus Timer?

Opal and Routine Flow Focus Timer are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 88K and 39 ratings respectively.

### Do Opal or Routine Flow Focus Timer have ads?

Neither Opal nor Routine Flow Focus Timer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or Routine Flow Focus Timer?

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and Routine Flow Focus Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Opal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Routine Flow Focus Timer on August 30, 2026.

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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.*