# Opal vs Focus Block

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Opal at 62% against Focus Block's 0%. Opal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Focus Block sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Opal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Focus Block's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, Focus Block every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Focus Block |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **61.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#43** | — |
| Size | 306 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Aleks Usmanov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1843349404) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Productivity, #66 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


### Focus Block

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focus-blockstop-distractions/id6753289826)

This tool helps you regain control of your screen time by blocking distracting apps and notifications. It offers instant focus sessions, automated schedules, and insightful analytics to build better digital habits and reduce anxiety.

**Highlights:** Instant focus sessions, Automated blocking schedules, Insightful analytics, Block distracting apps, Reduce screen time anxiety, Private by design

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Focus Block free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opal or Focus Block?

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Focus Block averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Opal or Focus Block have ads?

Focus Block shows ads; Opal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Opal or Focus Block?

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and Focus Block every 2 weeks. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 19, 2026 and Focus Block on October 18, 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.*