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Opal

Screen time and app blocker to help you focus

A screen time app that blocks distracting apps and websites on schedules and helps build better phone habits.

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Pricing: Free plan

Platforms: iOS, Android, Mac, Windows

Categories: Productivity

Opal is an alternative to

Cold Turkey · Freedom

Opal compared with similar tools

Product	Price	Open source	Self-host	Platforms
Opal	Free plan	–	–	iOS, Android, Mac, Windows
one sec	Free plan	–	–	iOS, Android, Mac, Browser extension
Forest	Free plan	–	–	iOS, Android, Browser extension
Cold Turkey	Free plan	–	–	Windows, Mac
Freedom	Paid	–	–	Mac, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension
LeechBlock NG	Free	Yes	–	Browser extension
RescueTime	Free plan	–	–	Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

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Questions

Is Opal free?

Opal is free to start, with paid plans.

What platforms does Opal run on?

Opal is available for iOS, Android, Mac, Windows.

What are some alternatives to Opal?

Similar indie products include one sec, Forest, Cold Turkey, Freedom and 4 more.

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