# Opal vs PushToPlay

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Opal at 88K against PushToPlay's 27. Opal also leads on review sentiment (62% vs 50%) and chart position (#48 vs unranked). PushToPlay's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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 PushToPlay sells 3 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 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 27, 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 50% of PushToPlay's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, PushToPlay every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and July 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | PushToPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.5 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **88K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#48** | — |
| Size | 303 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Jai Chawla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1762338285) |

## 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


### PushToPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushtoplay-reduce-screen-time/id6670372672)

This app transforms screen time management into a fitness challenge. It blocks distracting apps and requires users to complete pushups, counted by advanced AI camera technology, to unlock them. It helps build healthier digital habits and a consistent exercise routine.

**Highlights:** Block apps with pushups, AI camera pushup counting, Custom blocking schedules, Digital detox, Gamified self-improvement, Usage analytics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Membership | $24.99 | per year |
| Yearly Membership | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is PushToPlay free?

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

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

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 88K ratings, while PushToPlay averages 4.5 from 27 ratings.

### Do Opal or PushToPlay have ads?

Neither Opal nor PushToPlay shows ads.

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

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and PushToPlay every 2 days. Most recently, Opal was updated on September 26, 2026 and PushToPlay on July 20, 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.*