Opal
8.0#2 in screen time management appsFrom $8.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
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SmartBreak
6.1#21 in screen time management apps$14.99 one-timemacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Opal | SmartBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. | InchWest's privacy policy says it may share information with third-party partners for marketing or promotional purposes and will not sell it. |
| Purpose | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. | SmartBreak monitors computer use and prompts users to take breaks to help prevent eye strain and mental stress. |
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
SmartBreak plans
- SmartBreak 1.x license upgrade$4.99, paid once
- SmartBreak 2 (Single user license)$14.99, paid once
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 SmartBreak if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.