# Opal vs Digital Detox

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Opal at 88K against Digital Detox's 15. Opal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). Digital Detox's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, 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 Digital Detox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 64% of Digital Detox'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, Digital Detox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Digital Detox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.5 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-detox-screen-limit/id6475656791/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **64.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Sihoooo Network Technology Co Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725503497) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Grossing · Productivity, #95 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


### Digital Detox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digital-detox-screen-limit/id6475656791)

This app helps users break free from mobile dependency by setting tasks, rewards, and usage limits for apps. It offers various modes to foster healthy screen habits, track progress, and establish digital discipline for a balanced lifestyle.

**Highlights:** Task and reward system for healthy habits, App usage time limits, Focus and limit modes, Scheduled daily plans, App blacklisting and whitelisting, Disable in-app purchases, Password protection and anti-cheat

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| App Nanny Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| App Nanny Pro (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Digital Detox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opal or Digital Detox?

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while Digital Detox averages 4.5 from 15 ratings.

### Do Opal or Digital Detox have ads?

Neither Opal nor Digital Detox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or Digital Detox?

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