Opal helps you track and limit screen time on iOS. FocusJar blocks distracting sites on your Mac and charges you real money if you want them back.
The verdict
Opal is a polished screen time management app focused on iOS and Mac. It tracks usage, sets limits, and helps you understand your habits. But awareness alone doesn't change behavior - you can always override the limits. FocusJar takes a different approach: it blocks sites at the system level and charges you real money to get access back. It's not about tracking how much you scroll. It's about making scrolling cost you.
Feature comparison
Key differences
Opal shows you how much time you're spending and sets soft limits you can override. FocusJar enforces a hard block that you can only bypass by paying real money. Knowing you have a problem isn't enough - you need a consequence.
Opal requires a subscription ($9.99/month or $59.99/year) for its full feature set. FocusJar is completely free - the only money you spend is the unlock fee you set on yourself, and only if you break focus.
Opal focuses primarily on iOS screen time. FocusJar is built for Mac - where most deep work happens. It blocks distracting sites across every browser on your desktop, which is where productivity matters most.
Ready?
FocusJar is free during beta. The only thing you pay for is giving up.
Free during beta · macOS 13+ · No account required
FAQ
Every minute you spend deciding whether to check Twitter is a minute lost. Let FocusJar make the decision for you - or make you pay for it.
Free during beta · macOS 13+ · No account required to start