# Opal vs Reverse Time

The clearest difference is rating: Opal at 4.7 against Reverse Time's 3.8. Opal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (90K vs 5). Reverse Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (16.2 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Reverse Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Opal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 50% of Reverse Time's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, Reverse Time every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Reverse Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-time/id6447112198/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 306 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.2** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Tiny Solutions Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530715818) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #53 Top Grossing · Productivity, #60 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


### Reverse Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reverse-time/id6447112198)

This app helps you plan your day efficiently by calculating task start times to meet deadlines. It's designed for individuals with ADHD or anyone seeking better time management, offering instant calculations and an intuitive interface for seamless activity flow.

**Highlights:** Instant time calculations, Customizable scheduling for events and daily routines, Intuitive interface for task prioritization, ADHD-friendly design, Streamlined planning process

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Reverse Time free?

Reverse Time is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Opal or Reverse Time?

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Reverse Time averages 3.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do Opal or Reverse Time have ads?

Neither Opal nor Reverse Time shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or Reverse Time?

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and Reverse Time every 7 months. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 26, 2026 and Reverse Time on October 24, 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.*