# Lockalot vs Opal

Opal blocks apps with schedules, time limits and open limits. Lockalot asks for a one-minute puzzle before a locked app opens.

| | Lockalot | Opal |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone | iPhone, Android and Mac |
| Opening a blocked app | Solve a one-minute Mini Sudoku, Nonogram or Water Sort. Locked apps open for 15 minutes (5 to 30 in Settings). | Depends on the difficulty level: wait a few seconds, or reset the limit in Opal. Deep Focus blocks cannot be reset or ended early. |
| Free plan | Lock 3 apps, all three puzzles, streaks and badges, 2 Emergency Unlocks a week | 3 rules (schedule, time limit or open limit), app blocking and basic timers |
| Paid plan (USD) | $9.99 a month or $59.99 a year | $19.99 a month, $99.99 a year, or $399 lifetime on the website |
| Free trial | 7 days on the annual plan | 7 days on the yearly plan, 3 days on the monthly plan (website) |
| Streaks and rewards | Daily streak and 8 badges; Streak Freezes and Streak Repair on Pro | Streaks, Focus Hours, milestones, a leaderboard and the Opal Score |
| Schedules and strict mode | Strict Mode keeps apps locked at set hours, even after a puzzle (Pro) | Calendar schedules; Deep Focus and Allow Only on Pro |
| Emergency override | Emergency Unlock skips the puzzle 2 times a week | 1 Emergency Pass a week in the strictest mode |
| App Store | Coming soon | 4.7 from 91,480 ratings |

Opal facts come from its own pages and the US App Store, checked November 13, 2026. Prices are in US dollars.

- [Opal pricing](https://opalapp.com/pricing)
- [Opal help: time limits](https://opalapp.com/help/what-are-time-limits)
- [Opal help: making Opal foolproof](https://opalapp.com/help/how-can-i-make-opal-foolproof)
- [Opal on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/opal-screen-time-control/id1497465230)

Opal, one sec and Screen Time are trademarks of their owners. Lockalot is not affiliated with them.