Opal vs Focus Block

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/

Every day, mindless scrolling and constant notifications pull our attention away from what actually matters. Willpower isn't always enough to fight back. Meet Focus Block: a clean, no-nonsense screen time tool designed to eliminate digital noise, help you build better habits, and get your day back. Whether you need to lock in for a deep work session, study without interruptions, or simply disconnect before bed, Focus Block gives you the control to make it happen. Stop losing hours to your screen. Start designing your time. HOW IT HELPS YOU Do Deep Work: Silence the apps that drain your attention so you can hit your flow state faster. Sleep Better: Automatically lock away social media and games before bedtime to wind down naturally. Reduce Screen Time Anxiety: Break the cycle of doom-scrolling and build a more mindful relationship with your phone. CORE FEATURES ▶ Instant Focus Need to get in the zone right now? Launch a spontaneous block with a single tap. Pick your distracting apps, set a timer, and get to work. ▶ Automated Schedules Set it and forget it. Create custom blocking routines tailored to your daily life. Automatically block distractions during your 9-to-5, your evening study sessions, or your nightly sleep routine. ▶ Insightful Analytics Measure what matters. Track your daily and weekly progress with clean, easy-to-read analytics. Understand your habits, spot your most distracting apps, and watch your focus improve over time. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data belongs to you. Focus Block uses Apple’s native Screen Time API to manage apps securely. It works entirely on your device, meaning your personal browsing data never leaves your phone. PRICING & TRIAL Focus Block is a premium tool. We offer a generous free trial for you to experience the app, after which an active paid subscription is required to continue using the features. Monthly and annual plans are available. TERMS OF USE: https://focusblock.io/legal/terms-of-use.html