FacePause
5.2#35 in screen time management appsmacOS
VisitFacePause vs Opal
What both publish
| Fact | FacePause | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | The privacy policy says face and camera data remain on the Mac and are never transmitted to servers. | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. |
| Purpose | FacePause detects signs of screen fatigue using your face and nudges you to take breaks. | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. |
FacePause plans
- FacePause—
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 FacePause if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.