Opal
Screen Time that actually holds: app limits, deep focus, a lock on iOS — Freedom's more iPhone-native cousin for people whose enemy is the home screen.
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Overview
Opal is Freedom if the enemy is the iPhone: limits that hold, Deep Focus, a lock Apple's Screen Time does not. one sec is a breath; this is a wall.
You can still factory reset. The product is the hold. If the home screen is the enemy, this is the lock. If the desktop tab is, Freedom.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Limits that actually hold on iOS
- Deep Focus as a wall
- Home-screen native
- Stronger than Screen Time
Cons
- iOS only
- Paid lock
- You can still reset
Who it's for
A lock on the iPhone home screen
Deep Focus that holds
Leaving Screen Time for Opal
App limits that hurt
Bottom line
Screen Time that holds — Opal if the enemy is the iPhone, Freedom if it is the tab.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Opal?
Opal is a Productivity tool developed by Opal. The company was founded in 2020 and is headquartered in USA. Screen Time that actually holds: app limits, deep focus, a lock on iOS — Freedom's more iPhone-native cousin for people whose enemy is the home screen.
Is Opal free?
No — Opal is a paid product. Check the official website for current plans and pricing.
Is Opal open source?
No — Opal is proprietary software.
What are the best alternatives to Opal?
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Basic Info
- Pricing
- Paid
- Rating
- ★ 4.7 (12,000 reviews) Ratings explained
- Platforms
- iOS
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- USA
- Last verified
- 2026-09-11
