Cold Turkey Blocker vs Opal

Cold Turkey Blocker8.8Visit Opal7.9Visit

Higher score Cold Turkey Blocker #2 in Focus Tools 8.8/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Cold Turkey

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Opal #7 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Opal

• Cold Turkey Blocker fits best

  Locked-down focus on Windows and Mac

• Opal fits best

  Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions

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Side by side

Feature	Cold Turkey Blocker 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Opal 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#2 in Focus Tools	#7 in Focus Tools
Best for	Locked-down focus on Windows and Mac	Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$8.29/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Money-back guarantee	30 days	30 days
Deployment	Desktop, Browser extension	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Chrome extension	macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Email	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cold Turkey Blocker 0/4 · Opal 0/4
Website blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
App blocking	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Focus timer	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Session reports	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Supported platforms	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access Recurring schedules, timed allowances, exceptions, and locked sessions Usage statistics plus computer lock, logoff, or shutdown controls	Blocks distracting apps and websites across Mac, iPhone and Android Hard Mode prevents ending sessions early Apple Shortcuts and Focus Filters integrations
Cons	No mobile apps or Linux support Application blocking and advanced locks require Blocker Pro Support is provided through email	Free plan allows only one rule Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $8.29/month billed annually Lifetime Pro costs $399 upfront
Our verdict	Cold Turkey Blocker is a Windows and macOS desktop application for restricting distracting websites, URLs, applications, games, searches, and computer access. It suits solo users and small teams that want scheduled focus sessions on… Read the review →	Opal is a distraction-blocking and digital-wellbeing app for people who want to reduce screen time across Mac, iPhone and Android. It blocks selected apps and websites, with scheduled sessions, time limits and open limits. Its Apple… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Cold Turkey Blocker — where it wins

  • Blocks websites, applications, games, searches, and computer access
  • Recurring schedules, timed allowances, exceptions, and locked sessions
  • Usage statistics plus computer lock, logoff, or shutdown controls

  Where it doesn't

  • No mobile apps or Linux support
  • Application blocking and advanced locks require Blocker Pro
  • Support is provided through email

• Opal — where it wins

  • Blocks distracting apps and websites across Mac, iPhone and Android
  • Hard Mode prevents ending sessions early
  • Apple Shortcuts and Focus Filters integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan allows only one rule
  • Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $8.29/month billed annually
  • Lifetime Pro costs $399 upfront

• Cold Turkey Blocker8.8/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A focused Windows and macOS blocker with schedules, locks, statistics, and app controls.

  Visit Cold TurkeyFull verdict →
• Opal7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  App and website blocking with schedules, limits and hard-to-exit sessions.

  Visit OpalFull verdict →