Comparison

Opal vs App/Website Blocker

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Screen time control
  • App blocker
  • Set app limits
  • Focus modes
  • Productivity reports
  • Block apps and websites
  • Mindful block screens
Features
Read full description

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/

About

App/Website Blocker

This app helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting applications and websites. It offers multiple modes to manage your usage, including instant blocking, scheduled blocking, and daily limits, promoting a healthier digital lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Block distracting apps and websites
  • Instant blocking timer
  • Scheduled app blocking
  • Daily usage limits
  • Privacy-focused data storage
  • Utilizes Screen Time technology
Read full description

[Digital Detox, Made Easier] Spending all day glued to your phone? Block distracting apps and websites, and focus on what really matters! [Three Powerful Modes] ● Timer: Block instantly for as long as you choose ● Schedule: Automatically block during work, sleep, or other times you need ● Limit: Set daily usage limits [Privacy First] We use Apple’s secure Screen Time technology. Your data is stored only on your device, and it disappears when you delete the LockChest app. Download LockChest and reclaim your time from the screen. We support your healthy digital lifestyle! [Terms of Use] https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Opal4 screens
App/Website Blocker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Opal and App/Website Blocker both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 88% of App/Website Blocker's written reviews are positive against 62% of Opal's. App/Website Blocker also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (88K vs 26) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and App/Website Blocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opal against 4.6 for App/Website Blocker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 88% of App/Website Blocker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Opal ships an update every 5 days, App/Website Blocker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Opal versus App/Website Blocker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpalApp/Website Blocker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (88K ratings) — better4.6 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews62.1% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings88K — better26
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size303 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOpal OSGridus Co.

Customer experience

Opal

All ratings88,321 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral2.0%
Negative4.7%
Written reviews5,586 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral9.0%
Negative28.9%

App/Website Blocker

All ratings26 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral3.8%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.2%
Negative6.2%

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

App/Website Blocker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Opal

Subscriptions13
  • 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
5 purchases

App/Website Blocker

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Weekly Plan$5.997 Days
  • Annual Plan$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Plan$29.99
  • Lifetime Plan$39.99

Questions

Is Opal free?
Opal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is App/Website Blocker free?
App/Website Blocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Opal or App/Website Blocker?
Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while App/Website Blocker averages 4.6 from 26 ratings.
Do Opal or App/Website Blocker have ads?
Neither Opal nor App/Website Blocker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Opal or App/Website Blocker?
Opal ships an update every 5 days, and App/Website Blocker every 4 days. Most recently, Opal was updated on September 25, 2026 and App/Website Blocker on September 23, 2026.

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