# Opal vs LoopLess

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LoopLess at none against Opal's 10. LoopLess also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 61%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (91K vs 76) and chart position (#42 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. LoopLess asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Opal against 4.7 for LoopLess. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 91K ratings behind it against 76, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 61% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 91% of LoopLess's.

Opal ships an update every 6 days, LoopLess every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | LoopLess |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews) | **[4.7 (76 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopless-reduce-screen-time/id6747450778/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 76 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **91.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#42** | — |
| Size | 331 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [LOOPLESS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821488950) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #42 Top Grossing · Productivity, #71 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by managing screen time and blocking distracting applications. It offers features like app limits, focus challenges, and progress tracking to improve productivity and well-being.

**Highlights:** Screen time control, App blocker, Focus difficulty settings, App limits, Mindful block screens, Focus reports, Calendar integration

**Features:** Family Sharing, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| 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 | $99.99 | per year |
| Yearly Plan | $99.99 | 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


### LoopLess

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loopless-reduce-screen-time/id6747450778)

This app helps you break phone addiction with screen time controls and behavior change tools. Set app limits, schedule focus sessions, and track your progress with insightful data. Engage in CBT-based experiments and AI-powered journaling to build healthier digital habits.

**Highlights:** App timers and daily limits, Scheduled focus sessions, CBT-based habit experiments, AI-powered journaling, Usage tracking dashboard, Rewards for hitting targets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Effective at reducing screen time
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly design
- 💡 Helpful features like reflection prompts and CBT activities
- 🎉 Fun and motivating progress tracking
- 🧠 Supports productivity and focus

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some reported issues with app functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to edit certain settings
- Occasional crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Expanded app compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is LoopLess free?

LoopLess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

LoopLess is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while LoopLess averages 4.7 from 76 ratings.

### Do Opal or LoopLess have ads?

Neither Opal nor LoopLess shows ads.

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

Opal ships an update every 6 days, and LoopLess every 3 days. Most recently, Opal was updated on November 3, 2026 and LoopLess on October 28, 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.*