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Opal

Mind & Neurotech

opal.so

EDGE Framework: Eliminate, Decode, Execute

About

Opal is a digital wellbeing platform designed to help users measure, manage, and optimize their screen time and attention. The company's core product is a screen time management app available on iOS, Mac, and Android that blocks distracting applications and websites, tracks daily usage patterns, and generates personalized focus reports. Rather than treating attention as a problem to suppress, Opal positions focus management as a foundational health practice, similar to diet or exercise.

The platform uses Apple's Screen Time API technology to operate locally on users' devices, ensuring that browsing and app usage data never leaves the device. Opal's feature set includes customizable app blocking, daily usage limits, Focus Score tracking, weekly progress reports, and integration with native iOS tools like Focus modes and Shortcuts. The company also offers a community forum where users share strategies and support one another in reclaiming attention.

Opal's approach reflects a belief that human attention is under systemic pressure and that managing focus will become as routine as managing diet. The company serves multiple user segments, from busy professionals and students to educators implementing classroom-wide digital wellness programs. Pricing includes a free version with basic features, a Pro plan at $8.29 per month with advanced capabilities like Deep Focus mode and unlimited recurring sessions, and a Focus Coaching plan offering one-on-one sessions with productivity experts.

Longevity Contribution

  • Local data processing: All browsing and app usage data stays on the user's device using Apple's Screen Time API, with no data transmission to external servers
  • Deep Focus mode: Requires users to complete tasks for a specific period before accessing blocked apps or websites, creating behavioral commitment rather than simple blocking
  • Focus Score and personalized insights: Generates weekly reports with actionable metrics and trend analysis based on individual usage patterns
  • Cross-device functionality: Operates seamlessly across iPhone, Mac, and Android with integration to native productivity tools like iOS Focus modes and Shortcuts