# Favorites Widget Pro vs Opal

The clearest difference is rating: Opal at 4.7 against Favorites Widget Pro's 4.4. Opal also leads on ratings volume (88K vs 3.8K) and chart position (#43 vs unranked). Favorites Widget Pro's advantage is review sentiment (73% vs 62%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Favorites Widget Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Opal sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 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 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Opal has 88K ratings behind it against 3.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Favorites Widget Pro's written reviews are positive against 62% of Opal's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Favorites Widget Pro | Opal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget-pro/id909578530/reviews) | **[4.7 (88K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3.8K | **88K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 62.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#43** |
| Size | 19 MB | 303 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guy Gubi](https://appshunter.io/developer/332505557) | [Opal OS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497465229) |

## What reviewers say

### Favorites Widget Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favorites-widget-pro/id909578530)

Instantly call or text your most important contacts directly from your lock and home screens. Organize contacts into groups for quick access and even send group messages. Integrates with popular messaging apps and ride-sharing services.

**Highlights:** Call & Text from Notification Center, Contact Groups, Unlimited Contacts & Groups, Multiple Messaging App Support, Ride-Sharing Integration, Customizable Styles

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Features | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy access to contacts
- 👍 Convenient widget
- 🚀 Quick dialing
- 👍 Useful features
- 👍 Customizable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with iOS 14/15
- 🐛 Unreliable functionality
- 💰 Paywall for full features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior

**Reported bugs**

- 3D Touch not working
- Widget not loading properly
- Inability to restore premium purchase
- Contacts not displaying correctly

**Requested features**

- Larger contact icons
- Multiple widgets/pages
- More communication options (e.g., Instagram)
- Ability to choose contact number
- Transparent widget background


### Opal

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

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Grossing · Productivity, #84 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Favorites Widget Pro free?

Favorites Widget Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Opal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Favorites Widget Pro or Opal?

Opal is rated higher. Favorites Widget Pro averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.8K ratings, while Opal averages 4.7 from 88K ratings.

### Do Favorites Widget Pro or Opal have ads?

Neither Favorites Widget Pro nor Opal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Favorites Widget Pro or Opal?

Favorites Widget Pro ships an update every 5 days, and Opal every 5 days. Most recently, Favorites Widget Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and Opal on September 25, 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.*