Freedom
8.2#1 in screen time management appsFrom $40 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebExtension
VisitFreedom vs Opal
What both publish
| Fact | Freedom | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| App blocking | Freedom can block desktop apps on Mac and Windows as well as apps on mobile platforms. | Focus Rules block apps chosen by the user on their phone or desktop. |
| Company size | LinkedIn lists the company size as 11–50 employees. | LinkedIn describes Opal as privately held with headquarters in New York City and 11–50 employees. |
| Integration | Freedom's feature pages mention Brain.fm tracks as part of its focus music offering. | Opal supports iOS Shortcuts automations, including starting a timer when Do Not Disturb is enabled, when arriving at a location, or when opening a specified app. |
| Privacy | The company says desktop and mobile blocking runs locally and that browsing or app activity is not logged or transmitted by the blockers. | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. |
| Purpose | Freedom blocks distracting apps, websites, or the entire internet to help people focus. | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.4 out of 5 from 6K ratings. | 4.7 out of 5 from 90K ratings |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.6 out of 5 from 8.22K reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 10.4K reviews |
Freedom plans
- FreeFree
- Premium (monthly)$8.99 a month
- Premium (yearly)$40 a year
- Forever$99.50, paid once
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 Freedom if…
Freedom may suit people seeking fewer interruptions for work, study, or daily life. Its device syncing is useful for people who switch between supported platforms, while site exceptions are limited by platform.
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.