# Opal vs PPScreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PPScreen at 100% against Opal's 62%. Opal's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (88K vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PPScreen sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Opal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 100% of PPScreen's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, PPScreen every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | PPScreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Chengdu ppTribe Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1533525692) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Productivity, #90 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


### PPScreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ppscreen-screen-time-and-focus/id6451011693)

This app helps you manage your digital well-being by tracking screen time, blocking distracting apps, and encouraging healthy habits through challenges. It integrates with Apple HealthKit for step tracking and offers a customizable dashboard for insights into your usage patterns.

**Highlights:** Screen time insights and tracking, Focus mode to block distracting apps, Healthy habit challenges (e.g., Step Challenge), Customizable dashboard, Apple HealthKit integration for step tracking, Digital wellness coaching

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| 12 months | $29.99 | per year |
| unlock card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is PPScreen free?

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

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

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while PPScreen averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do Opal or PPScreen have ads?

Neither Opal nor PPScreen shows ads.

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

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and PPScreen every 3 weeks. Most recently, Opal was updated on September 26, 2026 and PPScreen on August 6, 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.*