# Opal vs Bloq

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bloq at 100% against Opal's 62%. Bloq also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (90K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Bloq asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bloq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 90K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of Bloq's.

Opal ships an update every 5 days, Bloq every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | Bloq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (90K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloq/id6761353471/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#41** | — |
| Size | 304 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Matias Freije](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889083911) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Productivity, #80 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


### Bloq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloq/id6761353471)

Regain control of your time and attention with this physical device and app combination. Block distracting apps and notifications to focus on work, study, or family time. Customize blocking for different moments and create the space you need to be present.

**Highlights:** Customizable modes for different moments, Whitelist or blacklist apps and websites, Automatic routines based on schedule, Adult content filtering, Unbreakable blocking with emergency unlocks, Session history and progress tracking, Cross-device synchronization

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is Bloq free?

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

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

Bloq is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings, while Bloq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Opal or Bloq have ads?

Neither Opal nor Bloq shows ads.

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

Opal ships an update every 5 days, and Bloq every 2 weeks. Most recently, Opal was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bloq on October 4, 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.*