Opal
8.0#2 in screen time management appsFrom $8.29 a monthFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
VisitOpal vs Timex
What both publish
| Fact | Opal | Timex |
|---|---|---|
| Privacy | Opal states that detailed app-usage data processed through iOS Screen Time and Android Accessibility Service and Usage Stats remains on the device. | The maker says activity stays in a local file on the Mac, with no account, telemetry endpoints, or outgoing network connection for activity data. |
| Purpose | Opal says it protects focus automatically and helps people make technology work for them. | Timex is a Mac menu bar app that automatically tracks app, window, and browser-tab activity, with a break timer and stay-awake mode. |
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
Timex plans
- Timex$49, 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 Timex if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.