Comparison

Opaque vs Screen Time Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Opaque

Features
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Opaque locks your most addictive apps behind a real shield, holds the line when the urge hits, and shows you the years you can gain back. Not a nag. A wall. HOW IT WORKS Pick the apps that eat your time and give them a daily budget. When it is spent, Apple's Screen Time shield comes down. Your first break of the day is one tap. The next needs a ten-second hold. The one after that, a sixty-second wait. Friction rises so the urge can pass. THE PRINTED QR CODE Print a code, put it somewhere far, and make scanning it the only way a group takes a break. The walk to the paper is the point. PLACES Save a spot like the office, and your picked apps stay blocked the whole time you are there, whatever the budget says. Your location is checked against your own saved circles on this phone and goes nowhere. THE HONEST MATH One hour a day is the equivalent of fifteen days a year. Most of us spend three or four hours. Opaque starts by showing you your own number, projected across your life, then helps you take it back a day at a time. EVERY HABIT, ITS OWN BUDGET Social apps at 30 minutes. Games at 45. Every group is its own limit with its own shield, streak, and ring. Apps in two groups stay protected by both. FOCUS HOURS Shield your work or school hours on the days you choose, or get gentle look-up nudges instead. Overnight windows work too, for protecting your sleep. PROGRESS YOU CAN FEEL Keep your limit, keep your streak. Every morning, one quiet recap of yesterday: time used, urges beaten, minutes gained back. See your full per-app screen time, drawn on-device inside Apple's sandbox, where not even Opaque can read it. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No server. No analytics. Your answers, limits, streaks, and places live in your phone's local storage. We could not sell your data if we wanted to. We do not want to. SUBSCRIPTION Opaque Unlimited is required after setup: $47.99/year with a 7-day free trial, or $6.99/week. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends; manage or cancel in Settings. Emergency breaks are never sold, ever. Privacy: https://opaqueapp.com/privacy Terms: https://opaqueapp.com/terms

About

Screen Time Control

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Screen Time Control: Focus Take control of your digital life and build healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Reduce distractions, stay productive, and spend more time on what truly matters. Whether you're working, studying, or simply looking to cut down on excessive phone use, our smart tools help you stay focused every day. Stay Focused Reduce unnecessary phone usage and create healthier daily habits with intelligent screen time management. Block Distracting Apps Limit access to distracting apps during work, study, family time, or bedtime to improve concentration and productivity. Build Better Habits Create personalized schedules and daily limits to develop long-term digital wellness habits. Track Your Progress Monitor your screen usage with clear insights and statistics. View your daily activity and celebrate improvements over time. Smart Focus Sessions Start distraction-free focus sessions to help you complete tasks, study efficiently, and achieve your goals. Custom Schedules Create different focus schedules for work, school, exercise, bedtime, or personal time. Daily Goals Set realistic screen time goals and stay motivated with progress tracking and reminders. Why Choose Screen Time Control: Focus? • Reduce daily screen time • Block distracting apps • Improve focus and productivity • Build healthier digital habits • Track daily and weekly progress • Create personalized schedules • Simple, fast, and easy to use • Clean and intuitive interface • Privacy-focused experience • Designed for students, professionals, and families Whether you're trying to reduce social media use, improve productivity, study without distractions, or create healthier phone habits, Screen Time Control: Focus gives you the tools you need to stay in control. Download today and start building healthier screen habits with Screen Time Control: Focus. Privacy policy : https://screentimecontrolfocus.blogspot.com Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/brtermsofuse/home

Screenshots

Opaque4 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Opaque at none against Screen Time Control's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Opaque sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Opaque versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpaqueScreen Time Control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny NguyenBhavnaben Rupareliya

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Opaque

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Annual7 Days trial$47.991 Year
3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly [ 1 Week ]$0.997 Days
  • Monthly [ 1 Month ]$2.491 Month
  • Yearly [ 1 Year ]$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Opaque free?
Opaque is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Opaque or Screen Time Control have ads?
Screen Time Control shows ads; Opaque does not.

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