Opal: Screen Time Control

Opal: Screen Time Control

By Opal OS

  • Category: Productivity
  • Release Date: 2020-12-15
  • Current Version: 3.112.1
  • Adult Rating: 4+
  • File Size: 200.64 MB
  • Developer: Opal OS
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS 17.0
Score: 4.7645
4.7645
From 43,465 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% experience improved mental health Added benefits: - Better screen time control - Better productivity at work - Reduce stress, be more mindful - Better manage 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

  • ADHD Life Saver

    5
    By kaeaek
    I installed Opal after realizing my 8 hours of daily screen time was adding up to 122 DAYS a year on IG and TikTok. That hit me like a truck. I don’t want to spend my 20s watching other people live. I want to live my life. I struggle with impulsivity and a need for constant stimulation, so Instagram and TikTok are basically designed to be my kryptonite. The endless short form content eats up not just hours but entire days. I’d try to be productive, and suddenly I’m deep in a scroll hole. What makes Opal a game changer is its different modes to block apps for real. Before this, I’d just hit “remind me in 5 minutes” or “ignore for the day” every time screen time limits popped up. But Opal’s approach is def smarter. It blocks apps completely during focus sessions but also lets you take breaks where you can still control what’s accessible. It’s wild how something as simple as having to pause and think, “Do I actually need to check IG right now?” helps me stay mindful The best part is when I do try to open a blocked app, Opal gives me a gentle message instead of just a hard no, it actually makes me feel good about choosing not to scroll. I didn’t realize how deeply ingrained the habit was until this app helped me unlearn it. If you feel like you’re wasting your time on social media but still need your phone for work/school, this app is your new best friend.

  • Great idea, mixed features

    3
    By a198612061
    I downloaded this based on a recommendation because I felt like I didn’t have enough self control around social media and games and it has been very helpful. I definitely feel better. The scheduled blocks are fantastic for avoiding distractions while working or picking up the phone in the middle of the night. However, the time-based blocks are garbage. I’m not sure if this is Opal’s fault or something that Apple is doing quietly running data but they will “hit limits” for apps that haven’t been opened all day. It’s not uncommon for me to wake up to Opal already blocking apps for the day. Those time based limits were pretty key for me trying to break mindless scrolling and it’s now becoming a bad habit to ignore the limits since they’re ignoring my parameters, making them pretty useless.

  • okay

    1
    By Jayd H
    i used to like the app it worked well to reduce my screen time but for the last few weeks the ui has been broken no matter how many times i redownload the app. id love to continue using it but as it stands i cant :(

  • Bug

    1
    By Jimothy 200
    There is a bug that doesn’t allow me to modify the times or add a temporary block. The screen that pops up pops up highe and it doesn’t allow me to click save

  • Love the concept but app crashes A LOT

    3
    By Sausha Davis
    I really want to love this app but when trying to do anything custom, the app constantly crashes. If you pick anything other than their specific settings, plan on the app consistently crashing… I paid for the annual plan and it does it on both the free and paid plans. There is one app I use for my children’s school that I DO NOT want blocked that shows up under “social” and I cannot get it to not block without the app completely crashing. I want all other social apps blocked though. :( It even pops up with a warning saying that it happens a lot and to keep trying. Do you know when this will be fixed?

  • Amazing!

    5
    By xxxthemusexxx
    My screen time is down by 4-5 hours a day. This app has helped me deduct wasted time and chronic scrolling. Love it!

  • Crashes as you edit blocked apps for a break session almost constantly

    2
    By Stringzen1
    Would be fantastic if it didn't crash every 5 seconds while I am trying to find my security camera app as I try to block most of my apps for a big break.

  • Definitely recommend!

    5
    By hellotherey'all
    Really awesome app!!

  • Blocked my apps

    1
    By Makaria S
    If you want apps to be blocked it does the job but over time it gets really weird. It started blocking apps I didn’t tell it to restrict and when I tried to remove an app I did need to use it didnt remove it and wouldn’t. I got rid of the app because it took over my screen time and blocked my camera, photos, and my music. All of which I did not say to block. In addition to this, it didnt block them under the Opal app where I may be able to unblock it, it blocked it through screen time and I don’t have restrictions on screen time. It also went into safari and started blocking websites I didn’t ask it to block, including my website that allows me to do schoolwork.

  • You need to download this

    5
    By Visnu0999
    It’s built very very nice. super simple to use and actually got me to reduce my screen time. Recommend it for everyone. I dont ever write reviews for apps but Opal is special. Tips to Maximise your usage: you should schedule a recurring session everyday and block the most distracting apps. Make sure you select the timeout setting - this way, everytime you try to override the block, Opal makes you wait longer periods. For me atleast, the distracting apps were Instagram and gmail and Snapchat. Now that I use timeout, I realised everytime I open the apps during a block out of a habit, I wait for 20-30s due to Opal and change my mind. And the app never gets opened. Too good

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