Opal
8.0#2 in screen time management appsFrom $8.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
VisitOpal vs Roots
What both publish
| Fact | Opal | Roots |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. | Roots says it uses Apple’s iOS Screen Time API so app usage and browsing data stays on the device and is not visible to Roots. |
| Purpose | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. | Roots describes itself as a screen-time app that helps people set phone boundaries and make more time for offline activities. |
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
Roots plans
- Roots Plus (Monthly)$9.99 a month
- Roots Plus (Yearly)$59.99 a year
- Roots Free—
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.
Pick Roots if…
Roots suits iPhone users who want tools to set phone boundaries, track progress, and build screen-time or phone-pickup goals. Its listed audiences include professionals, parents, students, remote workers, health enthusiasts, and couples.