# Opal vs App/Website Blocker

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | App/Website Blocker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwebsite-blocker-lockchest/id6477859494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | **87.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Gridus Co.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1636121761) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #82 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


### App/Website Blocker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appwebsite-blocker-lockchest/id6477859494)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $2.99 | per month |
| Weekly Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Plan | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Plan | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*