Opal Screen Time Limit & Timer

Opal: The Focus Company

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About this app

Try the #1 Focus App to Cut Your Screen Time in Half and Reclaim Your Life

People using Opal reclaim on average six years of life. Yes, you read that right.
Opal is the world’s most-loved screen time and focus app, trusted by millions to build better digital habits and stay focused throughout the day.

What People Say About Opal

The New Yorker:
“An app called Opal finally succeeded at curbing time spent on social media through a combination of mild friction, encouragement, and guilt.”

The New York Times:
“Now, I barely think of using social media because I know my attempts will be futile.”

Our Promise

The average person spends over five hours a day on their phone, often without realizing it.
Opal helps you take back control, reduce distractions, and achieve your goals. Whether it’s acing your exams, finishing your to-do list, or spending more time with family, Opal helps you focus on what truly matters.

Key Features

Focus Sessions for Deep Work
Block distracting apps for a set duration and stay in flow. Perfect for studying, working, writing, or preparing for exams.

Smart Schedules
Plan your day with recurring sessions during work, study, bedtime, or family time. Build consistent routines for better focus, rest, and sleep.

App Limits
Set daily time limits on social media, games, or any app you find distracting. Enjoy a more mindful relationship with your phone.

Pomodoro Timer
Stay productive with Opal’s visual Pomodoro Timer. Complete your to-do list, finish that chapter, or power through your study sessions.

Weekly Reports
Track your screen time, focus hours, and productivity trends. See how your habits evolve and improve week after week.

Grow Your Streak and Stay Motivated
Every day you stay focused, your streak grows. The more you focus, the stronger your streak becomes.

Parental Control
Help your children build healthy digital habits. Reduce their screen time, block unsafe apps, and protect their focus.

Private and Secure
Your data never leaves your device. Opal works locally and fully respects your privacy.

Opal helps you reduce mindless scrolling, feel calmer, sleep better, and reach your goals.
Set healthy boundaries with your phone and stay in control.

Start reclaiming your time, one Focus Session at a time.

About AccessibilityService API Permission:
On phones running Android 14 and above, we use the AccessibilityService API to help manage the active apps you've included in your block list, enabling you to better limit your screen time..

Ratings and reviews

Unless you have a lot of self control (which you probably don't if you're getting this app to help), it's way too easy to bypass the settings that block the apps. There's a paid version that's stricter, but I don't have the money for that. Also, for some reason, the time blocks don't work. They block the apps, but there's no option for AM or PM, so it always defaults to AM. Honestly, my time using this service has been mostly negative, though I can see how this might benefit someone else.

I've tried other screen time limiters, but mostly just on the phone/platform. Opal has been such a thoughtful, intentional experience that feels gentle yet disciplined in helping me stick to my work blocks, claim back my focus, and achieve my goals. It seems a bit lofty to say but the way screentime eats up at our lives and focus, it really is that deep.

Edit: Tried it again after the update from the developers--it's been working great so far! Docking off a star (for now) due to that registering issue, but I like it so far. Couldn't even get it to start. I tried registering for an account, but it said internal error. Tried restarting the app, same thing. Tried registering via phone number, still no dice. I mean, it looks really promising but if I can't make an account and actually start using it, what's the point?

What’s new

This is the first version of the Opal Android app.
You’ll get to enjoy Opal’s core features: Focus Sessions and Focus Timer.
Many more features are on the way in future versions. Stay tuned