Opal vs GoMode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Opal
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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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/
GoMode
This app uses AI to help entrepreneurs and creators break down large goals into daily actionable tasks. It provides personalized planning, motivation, and progress tracking to build momentum and achieve success. Features include AI-powered goal setting, smart task breakdown, and motivational coaching.
- AI-powered goal setting
- Personalized daily task planning
- Habit-building streaks
- Progress tracking and stats
- Motivational coaching
- Milestone rewards and badges
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GoMode helps aspiring & existing entrepreneurs turn big goals into daily wins with personalized AI planning, business ideation, task tracking, and habit-building streaks. Whether you're starting a business, launching a product, or growing your side hustle, GoMode AI gives you the daily structure, motivation, and step-by-step plan to stay consistent and build unstoppable momentum on your journey to success. AI-Powered Goal Setting & Productivity Tools Set Big Goals – Choose your dream outcome: launch a business, grow a brand, write a book, and more. Smart Planning with AI – GoMode breaks your goal into clear milestones and actionable daily tasks. Telling you exactly what to do to reach your goal. Win the Day – Complete 3–5 focused tasks per day to build momentum and “streak” your way to success. Track Progress – See your progress over time with goal stats, task history, and milestone tracking. Stay Motivated – Get daily reminders, AI check-ins, and motivational coaching from your personal AI agent. Earn Rewards – Hit milestones and collect streak badges to stay motivated and accountable. Built for Entrepreneurs, Creators & High Performers Perfect for: Founders and startup builders Side hustlers and solopreneurs Freelancers, content creators, and doers Anyone who wants more progress, less procrastination Stop overthinking. Start executing. GoMode is your personal AI coach, accountability partner, and execution system—right in your pocket. Download GoMode today and build the life of your dreams.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GoMode at 100% against Opal's 62%. GoMode also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (90K vs 12) and chart position (#52 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and GoMode sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
GoMode holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 100% of GoMode's.
Opal ships an update every 5 days, GoMode every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Opal | GoMode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (90K ratings) | 5.0 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 90K — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #52 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 304 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Opal OS | gary burns |
Customer experience
Opal
GoMode
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
GoMode
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Opal
- 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 trial$69.991 Year
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$89.991 Year
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Yearly Plan1 Month trial2 variants$99.991 Year
- Opal Pro Yearly$99.991 Year
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$129.991 Year
- Yearly Plan7 Days trial$179.991 Year
GoMode
- Group Content$4.991 Month
- Group Access$4.991 Month
- Group Full Access$4.991 Month
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- Group Five Full Access Content$4.991 Month
- Group Full Content$4.991 Month
- Group One Premium Access$9.991 Month
- Group Three Full Access$9.991 Month
- Group Two Premium Content$9.991 Month









