# Opal vs GoMode

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | GoMode |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews) | **[5.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomode/id6447789266/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#52** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [gary burns](https://appshunter.io/developer/1261557181) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #52 Top Grossing · Productivity, #81 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


### GoMode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gomode/id6447789266)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered goal setting, Personalized daily task planning, Habit-building streaks, Progress tracking and stats, Motivational coaching, Milestone rewards and badges

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Group Content | $4.99 | per month |
| Group Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Group Full Access | $4.99 | per month |
| Group Five Full Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| Group Full Content | $4.99 | per month |
| Group One Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Group Three Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Group Two Premium Content | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is GoMode free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opal or GoMode?

GoMode is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while GoMode averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do Opal or GoMode have ads?

Neither Opal nor GoMode shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or GoMode?

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and GoMode every 6 days. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 18, 2026 and GoMode on September 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.*