Opal: Screen Time Control

Opal: Screen Time Control

By Opal OS

  • Category: Productivity
  • Release Date: 2020-12-15
  • Current Version: 3.158
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 258.28 MB
  • Developer: Opal OS
  • Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.
Score: 4.78433
4.78433
From 72,670 Ratings

Description

Achieve screen time control with the world’s most-loved screen time app! Opal is the fun, free Screen Time app to improve your focus and make the most out of every day. 5 to 6 hours. That’s the average time you’ll spend looking at your phone today, often without realizing it. It's time to fight back. With a combination of screen time control, app limits, app blockers, real time data, leaderboards and rewards, you will focus better and accomplish your dreams, just like Opal’s members. **As of November 2024, Opal has saved humanity 120 Million hours from less screen time. ** Many of the world's top teams and companies trust Opal to help protect their focus. You can too. **Opal cut my screen time by 2 hours per day – Marketing at Google ** **You need this app. When I first got opal my daily screen-time was about 8 1/2 hours a day. Now it's 1 hour. ** **Opal has become an indispensable tool in my quest for productivity and mindful technology usage ** **Get Opal! - Ali Abdaal, productivity expert** BENEFITS Save 1 hour and 23 minutes per DAY from less screen time, on average. 94% of Opal members are less distracted 93% are more productive thanks to the app 90% report improved well-being Added benefits: - Better screen time control - Better productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - Supports focus challenges, including ADHD - Set daily work hours, sleep, and routines - Block apps to unplug and detox - Stay in focus when you need it most - You're happy and in control of your screen time FEATURES - #1 Screen Time Control: the most loved app for screen time control with 4.8/5. - #1 App Blocker: Instantly Block apps and websites you choose at a specific time of day throughout the week to organize your time. - Focus Difficulty: Make it hard, or make it a bit easier. Deep Focus won't let you cancel or bypass at all. - App Limits: Set daily usage limits on apps and websites to automatically block them and prevent overuse. - Mindful Block Screens: Discover quotes, puns and more every time you try to open an app or website you really shoudn't. - Blocklist & Allowlist: Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow during your Blocks. - Focus Report: Measure your progress with clear metrics, actionable screen time stats, and benchmark against your peers. - Focus Score: Check your screen time and focus level at any point easily spotting Focus and Distracted time. - Calendar: Set daily working hours, sleep and routines, block apps automatically, so you don’t have to remember. - Precious Rewards: Unlock unique MileStones you can share with friends. - Leaderboard: Challenge friends to top the leaderboard, enhancing productivity, focus and keeping each other motivated. - Breaks: Choose the app you want to use, write your intention, and set a timer. - Focus Mode Integration: Sync your Opal Focus Sessions with iPhone Focus Mode to block apps. - Shortcut Integration: Connect iPhone shortcut automations to start/stop Focus Sessions based on app opens, time, location and more! - Focus Reminders: Get timely reminder notifications when you get distracted or reach a time limit. - Deep Focus: Need ultimate focus? Deep Focus is the maximum level of protection — you can’t bypass or cancel. - More Fun: Opal is guilt-free and fun. - Widget: Have Opal on your home screen! CREATE A PERSONALIZED APP BLOCK LIST Easily pick any app, game or website you want to block or allow to Block Apps. PRIVATE & SAFE We use Apple's Screen Time API in order to monitor and block apps you use. Installation is easy and takes a few seconds on your iPhone. Unlike most apps, Opal works entirely on your phone and personal browsing data never leaves your device. TERMS, PRIVACY & CONDITIONS Read on https://opal.so/terms & https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Reviews

  • Accountability Buddy

    5
    By lil miss mj that girl
    Really does not let you mindlessly open apps just because you can’t decide what to do with yourself. Opal is the accountability buddy that I needed because I don’t even like social media so I don’t know what was happening to me, I was just like absorbed in constantly needing something. The whole point is to use and rely on your phone less, so I appreciate the simplicity of Opal!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
  • Very nice.

    5
    By JJ&J Productions
    I came to this app from TikTok, ended up deleting TikTok after being addicted to it thanks to this app. Absolutely drastically helped.
  • Useless

    1
    By VsBaggins
    So garbage to click through just trying to set it up. Why do you need to know what I do for work? Why do you need to my age? WHY ON EARTH WOULD I WANT TO CRACK UP YOUR STUPID LITTLE GEMSTONE?!?!
  • Can not control how many apps are blocked

    1
    By Ev foxy
    If I am paying I should be able to choose as many apps as I please to block or unblock.
  • Awesome app

    5
    By MandoCantho
    Fire ad popped up, and it kept popping up. I’m so tired of phones. I wish we could all enjoy more time together without them.
  • Helps let me live my life

    5
    By Natasha_Victoria
    Opal has been one of the tools I use to help me get my most important tasks done. My anxiety has gone down and I’ve been more mindful. One thing I do suggest is an opal of the month.
  • great app but bugs suck sometimes

    3
    By lrichoux
    this app cut down my social media screen time SO MUCH it has changed everything. i love it and i love how much you can customize limits, set different types of limits, etc. however lately i will set a limit and the app will lock immediately and say that i have already used all of my time when in fact i have not opened the app at all yet. it is super frustrating, i have tried reloading the limits and even redownloading the app to no avail. would really love to keep using this app though, hopefully a fix is coming soon. :)
  • Part of the problem?

    2
    By Alexxthegreatturd2005
    Opal is a screen time blocking app that works, but the overall experience feels inconsistent with its stated goal of helping users reduce phone addiction. The core functionality, blocking apps and introducing friction before access, can be effective. But the app layers this with gamified systems like “gemstones,” daily check-ins, and motivational messaging that feel unnecessary and somewhat contradictory for a tool meant to reduce engagement. Instead of minimizing interaction, it often encourages users to keep returning to the app. There is also a noticeable reliance on behavioral retention tactics common in social or gaming apps, which feels at odds with a product positioned around digital wellbeing. The design choices sometimes come across as more focused on keeping users engaged in Opal itself rather than genuinely minimizing phone use. Monetization is another drawback. Many core features are placed behind a relatively expensive subscription ($20/month), which can feel excessive for what is essentially a utility tool built on top of Apple’s existing Screen Time framework. Given the limitations imposed by iOS, Opal does not significantly extend beyond what the system already provides, but instead repackages it with added UX layers and paywalls. While it can help some users reduce screen time through added friction, the app’s gamification, pricing model, and reliance on engagement-driven design patterns undermine its stated purpose.
  • Pretty decent app!

    4
    By Bell95213
    The main struggle is getting myself to actually get up and do things, like going on opal and manually blocking my group of distracting apps every time. Thankfully, opal also has premade sessions and sessions that you can custom make yourself to make sure you’re on top of things at certain hours of the day or when you just need some you time. I still struggle with time management and being a couch potato, but I can say that opal has made my journey to being responsible a bit easier. Thank you for pushing us to enjoy life a little more!
  • It keeps freezing my phone

    1
    By fish_dish!
    I used to love this app but then recently it’s been freezing my phone. I try to unlock using my “10 daily locks” but then it just freezes on the quote screen and stays like that for three minutes before shutting off my phone.

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