Opal and one sec both help you spend less time on your phone, and both have free tiers. Opal leans on blocking, limits and focus sessions. one sec puts a short, mindful pause in front of the apps you open without thinking. We compared what each does, where it runs and what it costs. Prices were checked on November 1, 2026.
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Scheduled focus sessions and firm app limitsOpal
Free plan; Pro subscription Opal is a digital wellbeing and focus app that helps you cut distracting screen time. It offers app blocking, scheduled focus sessions, time limits and open limits, soundscapes and an Opal Score that rates your focus. The free tier includes one rule, basic timers and soundscapes, app blocking and today's score. Pro costs $99.99 a year (about $8.29 a month), $19.99 monthly, or $399 for life. Free trials are offered, and teams can get custom pricing.
Pick it if you want structure: set schedules and limits, then let the app hold the line.
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Breaking the habit of mindless openingone sec
Free for one app; subscription for more one sec is a screen-time and focus app that interrupts distracting apps and websites with a mindful pause, often a breathing exercise, before they open. The aim is to reduce unconscious scrolling and change the habit over time. It also offers blocking, scheduling and time limits. The free tier covers one app or website. Pro is €3.99 a month, €14.99 a year or €99.99 for life, with a one-week free trial. Regional prices may differ, and team licenses are available.
Pick it if you open social apps on autopilot and want a gentle nudge rather than a wall.
Choose one sec if you want an affordable way to break reflex scrolling; its yearly Pro price is far lower, and it runs on more platforms, including Windows and Linux. Choose Opal if you want scheduled focus sessions, firm limits and a score to track progress, and are willing to pay more. Both have free tiers, so try the one that matches how you get distracted.
