Opal vs AppBlock

Opal7.9Visit AppBlock7.9Visit

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

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AppBlock #8 in Focus Tools 7.9/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit AppBlock

• Opal fits best

  Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions

• AppBlock fits best

  People who want scheduled blocking on phones

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Side by side

Feature	Opal 7.9/10 Visit ↗	AppBlock 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#7 in Focus Tools	#8 in Focus Tools
Best for	Apple users who want hard-to-exit sessions	People who want scheduled blocking on phones
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
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms	macOS, iOS, Android	iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Support	Email, Live chat, Community, Docs	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Opal 0/4 · AppBlock 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 distracting apps and websites across Mac, iPhone and Android Hard Mode prevents ending sessions early Apple Shortcuts and Focus Filters integrations	Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi. Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers. Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.
Cons	Free plan allows only one rule Pro costs $19.99 monthly or $8.29/month billed annually Lifetime Pro costs $399 upfront	Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode. Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features. Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.
Our verdict	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 →	AppBlock helps people limit distracting apps and websites, including specific URLs and keywords, across phones and supported browsers. Its combination of immediate blocking, recurring schedules, usage limits, and reports suits personal… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• AppBlock — where it wins

  • Schedules can trigger by time, day, location, or Wi-Fi.
  • Blocks apps, websites, URLs, and keywords across mobile and browsers.
  • Strict Mode, usage limits, and reports support focused routines.

  Where it doesn't

  • Free limits Quick Block, schedules, and Strict Mode.
  • Allowlist Blocking mode and Enhanced Strict Mode are Premium features.
  • Its listed platforms are iOS, Android, and browser extensions.

• Opal7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

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

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• AppBlock7.9/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  Flexible app and website blocking for phone-first focus routines.

  Visit AppBlockFull verdict →