App blocker.

Dislike the update — I really enjoyed the opal app when I first downloaded it. The layout made sense and it was intuitive to use. And it worked well! Since the recent updates though it has been glitchy—sometimes keeping things blocked outside of the set hours or not blocking things when they are supposed to be blocked. And the new layout is confusing and difficult to navigate. I still can’t figure

Dislike the new update — I was finding Opal very helpful in managing my screen-time but the new update is awful. The interface is terrible and I am no longer able to remove certain apps to be included in my total screen time for a more accurate representation of my unwanted phone usage. I tried to get acclimated to the new update but have finally decided to delete it and try a different app now.

New update makes it harder to use — The app was really good and ive used it for months now, but after this last update I have to sit through multiple wait screens just to get a break from the app-blocking. And the new UI is really confusing and it feels like they are going backwards. Not to mention there are tons of freezes now

Not that much benefit over phone’s screentime settings. — I’m two weeks in and deciding whether to sign up for the year subscription, and leaning towards no. The primary mechanism of the app is setting an intention for the apps that drive a lot of your screentime and then when you go over that intention it makes you override a guilt-inducing reminder. The intentions are number of opens and time

Not actually blocked — It’s great that there’s an option to unblock if you need something, but unlimited breaks means that nothing is actually blocked at all! Also I found that the way that the app limiting works encouraged me to use my apps more, based on a feeling of scarcity. Like, if it’s only open for five minutes each time, I’d better use it during those five minutes! I hope this is a gr

Used to be better — Used to work super well but a new update made it so that my daily limits no longer work. I have to block everything manually now.

The brain’s reward system outwitted BePresent — I’ve been using BePresent for about a year. It worked very well at first, significantly cutting my screen time and improving my quality of life. In time, I replaced some of that newfound time with meditation sessions and began feeling even better. But during periods of stress (over the top right now like few other times in history) discipline can s

Scam! — This app doesn’t work well. When I would open it, the screen NEVER allowed me to go to settings and cancel. The same screen of add more apps to block would pop up. Never started the free trial, and yet I was charged money. I would never use this again.

Dislike the update — I really enjoyed the opal app when I first downloaded it. The layout made sense and it was intuitive to use. And it worked well! Since the recent updates though it has been glitchy—sometimes keeping things blocked outside of the set hours or not blocking things when they are supposed to be blocked. And the new layout is confusing and difficult to navigate. I still can’t figure

Unauthorized Charge — The app just randomly charged me a $5 donation that I didn’t agree to. It was not clear at any point that I would be charged. I selected the app because it was supposed to be free. As for the app itself it’s okay and did help but it does not allow you to exclude activities from screen time. I often read my books using the kindle app. This is not the type of activity I’m tryi

Will take your money — I downloaded this app about a month ago. I had a week long trial and decided to delete the app. A month and a half later I am charged a $60 subscription fee that I didn’t sign up for.

Honestly — This is really annoying. I accidentally forgot to unsubscribe before the trial was up so I was charged $50-$60. I thought I’d give it a shot since I can’t get my money back. Well. It’s just another thing that sends notifications. It doesn’t actually stop me from using the apps that are addictive. I literally just bypass it but it keeps telling me “the app is closing” even when I’m not c