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Head-to-head · Focus Tools

FocusMe vs Opal

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
FocusMe #4 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit FocusMe
Opal #7 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Opal

FocusMe leads on 0 checks, Opal on 2, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Lowest starting priceOpal · $8.29/mo
  • Free planonly Opal
  • Free trialboth

FocusMe and Opal score identically on our rubric (7.9 out of 10) for focus tools; FocusMe sits at #4 and Opal at #7 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Opal offers free plan; FocusMe doesn't. Opal is cheaper to start at $8.29/user/mo against $9.95/user/mo.

FocusMe is the better fit for people who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass. Opal is the better fit for apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions.

  • FocusMe fits best

    People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass

  • Opal fits best

    Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions

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Side by side

Feature FocusMe 7.9/10 Visit ↗ Opal 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.9 7.9
Ranking #4 in Focus Tools #7 in Focus Tools
Best for People who want configurable blocking that is hard to bypass Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $9.95/mo $8.29/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 14 days 7 days
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 7 days
Money-back guarantee 60 days 30 days
Deployment Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Chrome extension macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Community, Docs Email, Live chat, Community, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features FocusMe 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
  • Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression
  • Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks
  • Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, iPhone, and Chrome
  • Blocks distracting apps and websites across Mac, iPhone and Android
  • Hard Mode prevents ending sessions early
  • Apple Shortcuts and Focus Filters integrations
Cons
  • Paid plans start at $9.95 a month billed yearly ($17.95 monthly), above free or lower-cost alternatives
  • No free plan; the 14-day trial needs no card
  • The mobile apps are free to download, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans
  • Free plan allows only one rule
  • Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $8.29/month billed annually
  • Lifetime Pro costs $399 upfront
Our verdict

FocusMe is a distraction-blocking application for people who want control over websites, desktop applications, and games across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone, and Chrome. It suits individuals such as professionals, students, and…

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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…

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  1. FocusMeFocus Tools 7.914-day trial
  2. OpalFocus Tools 7.9Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • FocusMe — where it wins

    • Block sites by URL, keyword, category, page title, or regular expression
    • Schedule blocks and set time or launch limits with enforced breaks
    • Enforced Mode and coverage for desktop, Android, iPhone, and Chrome

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans start at $9.95 a month billed yearly ($17.95 monthly), above free or lower-cost alternatives
    • No free plan; the 14-day trial needs no card
    • The mobile apps are free to download, while the 14-day trial applies to paid plans

  • 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
  • FocusMe7.9/10 · 14-day trial

    Granular blocking and enforced focus controls, with a 14-day free trial and paid plans.

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

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

    Visit OpalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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