Comparison

Opal vs Grit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opal

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by managing screen time and blocking distracting applications. It offers features like app limits, focus challenges, and progress tracking to improve productivity and well-being.

Highlights
  • Screen time control
  • App blocker
  • Focus difficulty settings
  • App limits
  • Mindful block screens
  • Focus reports
  • Calendar integration
Features
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Achieve screen time control with the world’s most-loved screen time app! Opal is the fun, free Screen Time app to improve your focus and make the most out of every day. 5 to 6 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today, often without realizing it. It's time to fight back. With a combination of screen time control, app limits, app blockers, real time data, leaderboards and rewards, you will focus better and accomplish your dreams, just like Opal’s members. **As of August 2026, Opal has saved humanity 500 Million hours of screen time. ** Many of the world's top teams and companies trust Opal to help protect their focus. You can too. **Opal cut my screen time by 2 hours per day – Marketing at Google ** **You need this app. When I first got opal my daily screen-time was about 8 1/2 hours a day. Now it's 1 hour. ** **Opal has become an indispensable tool in my quest for productivity and mindful technology usage ** **Get Opal! - Ali Abdaal, productivity expert** BENEFITS Save 1 hour and 23 minutes per DAY from less screen time, on average. 94% of Opal members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% report improved well-being Added benefits: - Better screen time control - Better productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - Supports focus challenges, including ADHD - Set daily work hours, sleep, and routines - Block apps to unplug and detox - Stay in focus when you need it most - You're happy and in control of your screen time FEATURES - #1 Screen Time Control: the most loved app for screen time control with 4.8/5. - #1 App Blocker: Instantly Block apps and websites you choose at a specific time of day throughout the week to organize your time. - Focus Difficulty: Make it hard, or make it a bit easier. Deep Focus won't let you cancel or bypass at all. - App Limits: Set daily usage limits on apps and websites to automatically block them and prevent overuse. - Mindful Block Screens: Discover quotes, puns and more every time you try to open an app or website you really shoudn't. - Blocklist & Allowlist: Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow during your Blocks. - Focus Report: Measure your progress with clear metrics, actionable screen time stats, and benchmark against your peers. - Focus Score: Check your screen time and focus level at any point easily spotting Focus and Distracted time. - Calendar: Set daily working hours, sleep and routines, block apps automatically, so you don’t have to remember. - Precious Rewards: Unlock unique MileStones you can share with friends. - Leaderboard: Challenge friends to top the leaderboard, enhancing productivity, focus and keeping each other motivated. - Breaks: Choose the app you want to use, write your intention, and set a timer. - Focus Mode Integration: Sync your Opal Focus Sessions with iPhone Focus Mode to block apps. - Shortcut Integration: Connect iPhone shortcut automations to start/stop Focus Sessions based on app opens, time, location and more! - Focus Reminders: Get timely reminder notifications when you get distracted or reach a time limit. - Deep Focus: Need ultimate focus? Deep Focus is the maximum level of protection — you can’t bypass or cancel. - More Fun: Opal is guilt-free and fun. - Widget: Have Opal on your home screen! CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP BLOCK LIST Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow to Block Apps. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, Opal works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://opal.so/terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Grit

This app helps users build good habits and break bad ones by providing tools for goal achievement. It offers smart reminders, detailed statistics, and integration with Apple Health to support users on their journey. Personalize your experience with customizable themes and track progress easily with widgets.

Highlights
  • Habit tracking and goal achievement
  • Smart reminders and notifications
  • Apple Health integration
  • Progress statistics and widgets
  • Dark mode and color customization
  • Built-in timer
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Empower Your Habits with Grit – Your Ultimate Habit Tracker: Build good habits, break bad ones. Achieve goals with Grit, the comprehensive habit tracker. Apple Health integration, smart reminders, useful stats, widgets, and more. Download now and start your journey! - Achievements: Unlock milestones as you build a streak. - Apple Health Integration: Seamless tracking with automatic sync. - Smart Reminders: Stay on track with intelligent notifications. - Useful Statistics: Gain insights and stay motivated. - Widgets: Track progress at a glance. - Dark Mode & Color Customization: Personalize your experience. - Built-in Timer: Manage time-based habits effectively. - iCloud Support: Keep habits synced across devices. - Habit Groups: Organize and track related habits together. - Siri Shortcuts: Create custom Siri commands for your habits. - Available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Track up to 3 habits for free. Grit Premium is an optional paid upgrade that unlocks unlimited habits and full statistics. Terms of Use: https://gritapp.net/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://gritapp.net/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Opal4 screens
Grit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Opal at every 6 days against Grit's fortnightly. Opal also leads on chart position (#42 vs unranked) and ratings volume (91K vs 16K). Grit's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 61%) and device support (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Opal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Grit sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opal against 4.8 for Grit. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 91K ratings behind it against 16K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 72% of Grit's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opal ships an update every 6 days, Grit fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Opal versus Grit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpalGrit
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (91K ratings)4.8 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.3% of reviews72.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings91K — better16K
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#42 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size331 MB261 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal OSGrittyApps

Customer experience

Opal

All ratings90,779 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5,753 reviews
Positive61.3%
Neutral9.2%
Negative29.5%

Grit

All ratings16,188 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral7.2%
Negative20.6%

User reviews

Opal

From 91K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 💰 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

Grit

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive setup process
  • 🎨 Pleasing layout and design
  • 📊 Helpful tracking and progress features
  • 🔄 Customizable habits and goals
  • 🌟 Excellent customer support

Room to improve

  • 💰 Paid subscription required for full functionality
  • 🔒 Limited to 3 habits in free version
  • 🕰️ Lack of support for non-repeatable tasks
  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues and lag
  • 🗓️ Inability to mark habits as not completed

Bugs and requests

Opal

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Grit

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Losing habit history when archiving and restoring
  • Inaccurate step tracking due to start time mismatch
  • Certain UI elements becoming unresponsive

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to track non-repeatable, one-time tasks
  • Option to set habits on specific days of the week
  • Customizable reminders and notifications
  • Detailed analytics and comparison of habits
  • Integration with other productivity apps
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  • Dynamic Island support on iPhone
  • Stress tracking and Pomodoro timer

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Opal

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Weekly Plan3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Opal Student Weekly3 Days trial$9.997 Days
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  • Monthly Plan3 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Month
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Opal Pro Subscription7 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
  • Yearly Plan1 Month trial$99.991 Year
9 purchases

Grit

Subscriptions6
  • Grit Premium (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Grit Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Grit Premium (Monthly)$9.991 Month
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  • Grit Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial2 variants$12.991 Year
  • Grit Premium (Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Grit Premium (Yearly)$29.991 Year
One-time3
  • Grit Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
  • Grit Premium (Lifetime)$24.99
  • Grit Premium (Lifetime)$44.99

Questions

Is Opal free?
Opal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grit free?
Grit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opal or Grit?
Grit is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Grit averages 4.8 from 16K ratings.
Do Opal or Grit have ads?
Neither Opal nor Grit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Opal or Grit?
Opal ships an update every 6 days, and Grit fortnightly. Most recently, Opal was updated on November 4, 2026 and Grit on November 4, 2026.

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