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Opal helps people protect focus with automatic app and website blocking, scheduled rules, locked Focus Timer sessions, and iOS Shortcuts automations. Its Opal Score connects sleep, focus, and rest, while Focus Gems mark milestones. The free plan works on iOS, Android, and Mac with one rule and today’s score; paid plans add unlimited rules, advanced timers, Allow Only, and score history. Pro starts at $8.29 per month on an annual term, with monthly and lifetime options also available.
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Freedom
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Cross-device blocking with broad platform coverage — Freedom syncs blocking sessions across more platforms and can block the entire internet, while Opal centers on focus rules and scoring.
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StayFree
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+4Free usage tracking and detailed device statistics — StayFree emphasizes cross-device usage graphs, limits, and social-media section blocking rather than Opal’s score and rewards.
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ScreenZen
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1Free blocking with physical-boundary controls — ScreenZen adds Halo Bluetooth boundaries, adjustable radius, and uninstall protection alongside schedules and daily limits.
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YourHour
Free plan AndroidiPhoneScreen-time reports and Android TV controls — YourHour adds usage dashboards, detailed reports, Reel blocking, mindful prompts, and remote Android TV app controls.
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AppBlock
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhoneStrict, profile-based blocking and browser extensions — AppBlock adds profiles triggered by time, location, or Wi-Fi, Strict Mode approvals, keyword blocking, and Chrome, Edge, and Brave extensions.
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Apple Screen Time
Free plan iPhoneMacParents managing children’s Apple device use — Apple Screen Time provides family-oriented schedules, content filtering, activity reports, and location tracking instead of Opal’s focus rewards.
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Focusly
Free plan Open source ExtensionMacWindowsPrivate offline desktop focus tracking — Focusly stores history locally without accounts, cloud sync, analytics, or telemetry, and combines Pomodoro sessions with blocking.
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FocusMe
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 10
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one sec
Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+3 - 12
Deskly
Free plan Windows - 13
FadeTop
Free plan Windows - 14
Focusd
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Jomo
Free plan iPhoneMac - 16
ActionDash
Free plan Android - 17
Google Digital Wellbeing
Free plan Android - 18
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Hikage
Free plan Mac - 20
Joystick AI
Free plan Mac - 21
Lock Me Out
Free plan Android - 22
RescueTime
Free plan Web - 23
Roots
Free plan iPhone - 24
ScreenTimeTrack
Free plan iPhone - 25
Timex
Free plan Mac
Readers may look elsewhere for broader platform coverage, a lower starting price, fully free access, stronger usage reporting, or specialized controls. Opal’s free tier is limited, and its paid plans cost more than some alternatives. Consider whether you need synchronized sessions across computers and phones, granular schedules and limits, parental controls, physical-location blocking, browser extensions, or local-only desktop tracking. Also weigh privacy preferences, platform support, and whether you prefer measuring habits, blocking distractions, or combining both. The better choice depends on which controls you will use most often.