# Opal vs CHiP Drip

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CHiP Drip at 100% against Opal's 61%. CHiP Drip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Opal's advantage is ratings volume (91K vs 1) and chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CHiP Drip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 91K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Opal's written reviews are positive against 100% of CHiP Drip's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Opal | CHiP Drip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (91K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-drip/id6779874567/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **91K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 61.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 332 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) | [Oku Akpabio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651108769) |

## What reviewers say

### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Grossing · Productivity, #84 Top Free · Productivity (US App Store)

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by limiting screen time and blocking distracting applications. It offers features like app limits, focus modes, and progress tracking to boost productivity and well-being. Achieve your goals by reducing phone usage and staying focused.

**Highlights:** Screen time control, App blocker, Focus difficulty settings, App usage limits, Mindful block screens, Focus reports and scores, Calendar integration for routines

**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


### CHiP Drip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chip-drip/id6779874567)

This platform connects users across physical and digital realms, offering a unified experience for creators, customers, salons, and brands. It facilitates building real connections within communities and beyond.

**Highlights:** Unified physical and digital experiences, Connects creators, customers, salons, and brands, Facilitates real connections, Beauty-tech platform, One-tap access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Opal free?

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

### Is CHiP Drip free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Opal or CHiP Drip?

CHiP Drip is rated higher. Opal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 91K ratings, while CHiP Drip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Opal or CHiP Drip have ads?

Neither Opal nor CHiP Drip shows ads.

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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.*