1Focus
6.5#12 in distraction blocking softwareFrom $9.99 a yearFree planmacOS
Visit1Focus vs Opal
What both publish
| Fact | 1Focus | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| App blocking | The free version blocks unlimited apps, including email apps. | Focus Rules block apps chosen by the user on their phone or desktop. |
| Founded | 2014 | Kenneth Schlenker says he founded Opal in 2020. |
| Privacy | The app does not collect personal data, upload data, or store which apps or websites users visit; Pro contacts the site for category updates and sends only the current category version number. | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. |
| Purpose | 1Focus blocks distracting websites and apps to help users stay focused. | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. |
1Focus plans
- 1Focus FreeFree
- 1Focus Pro monthly$1.99 a month
- 1Focus Pro yearly$9.99 a year
Opal plans
- Opal FreeFree
- FreeFree
- Opal Pro Yearly$8.29 a month
- Pro Yearly$8.29 a month
- Pro Weekly$9.99 a month
- Opal Pro Monthly$19.99 a month
Pick 1Focus if…
It suits students, writers, programmers, remote workers, parents, and people with attention-related challenges who want to block digital distractions. Its recurring schedules and locked sessions may suit people who want blocks to continue through set periods.
Pick Opal if…
Opal suits people who want to block selected apps, set timed focus sessions, and review focus-related signals. Its free plan offers a starting point, while Pro adds unlimited rules and Opal Score history.