# Opal vs Vinyle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Vinyle at 100% against Opal's 61%. Vinyle also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Opal's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) 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 Vinyle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 91K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vinyle's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Opal ships an update every 6 days, Vinyle every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Vinyle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyle-vinyl-collection/id6753977096/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 61.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#46** | — |
| Size | 326 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Free App Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814315440) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Productivity, #92 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, iPhone Duo support

**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


### Vinyle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vinyle-vinyl-collection/id6753977096)

Easily scan your vinyl records and CDs to instantly discover their value and learn their history. Organize your entire collection with detailed information and helpful scanning tips.

**Highlights:** Scan vinyl and CDs, Reveal item value instantly, Discover detailed information, Manage and organize collection, Photo scanning mode, Scanning tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Plan | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Full Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Vinyle free?

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

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

Opal is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while Vinyle averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do Opal or Vinyle have ads?

Vinyle shows ads; Opal does not.

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

Opal ships an update every 6 days, and Vinyle every 2 weeks. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 31, 2026 and Vinyle on October 30, 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.*