SHORT ANSWER
Bouncer focuses on iPhone Rules and deliberate, time-bounded access. Opal presents a broader set of focus tools and is available across iPhone, Mac and Android. So the first question is whether you need only your iPhone covered, or several devices. For more options, see the comparison of 7 app blockers.
Start with what you need
If you want to stop reopening TikTok or Instagram at one moment of the day, look at what happens when you ask for access. If you move between a phone and a computer all day, first check which platforms each app supports. A longer feature list does not make an app a better fit.
Bouncer wrote this comparison; no independent tester was involved. It describes the current Bouncer implementation and Opal’s public website checked on 26 September 2026. It does not claim that one app produces better outcomes.
Bouncer: Rules and deliberate access
Bouncer lets you select apps, choose a schedule or daily limit, and set a Level. Normal adds a short variable wait. High gives each successful unblock a longer wait and a shorter session. Lockdown keeps a scheduled window closed, with one Emergency Pass as the exception.
Temporary access lasts 5, 10 or 15 wall-clock minutes; High may narrow those choices. The app has no user account. Screen Time values, app selections and Rules stay on the iPhone, while limited anonymous purchase, operational and diagnostic information is processed separately.
Opal: a wider focus toolkit
Opal’s website lists Focus Rules, a Focus Timer, an Opal Score and milestone Gems. It advertises iPhone, Mac and Android availability. That matters if you want several focus tools or use more than one platform. Check Opal’s current plans to see which features you get.
Check availability and payment separately
Bouncer is currently an iPhone product. Android and Mac are coming soon, with no announced release date.
Bouncer offers a Monthly auto-renewing subscription, with a seven-day free trial for eligible customers, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Both unlock the complete app. Current local prices are shown in the app and by Apple. For Opal, check its own pricing page. Prices vary by region, offer and billing period, so this guide does not compare them.
A short checklist before you choose
- List the devices you need to protect now.
- Decide whether a daily allowance, a scheduled boundary or both fit your day.
- Read the exact rules for temporary access and emergency exits.
- Check where usage information is processed.
- Check the current offer on the purchase screen, then judge the app on a real moment you want to protect.
Bouncer and Opal side by side
For five more options, see the comparison of 7 app blockers.
| Bouncer | Opal (from its website) | |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | iPhone; Android and Mac coming soon | iPhone, Mac and Android |
| Blocking | Rules with a schedule or daily limit, and a Level | Focus Rules, Focus Timer, Allow Only |
| Strictest mode | Lockdown: no temporary unblock until the window ends; one Emergency Pass | Hard Mode: “You can’t turn Opal off” |
| Extras | Report of time in blocked apps and total screen time | Opal Score, Focus Gems, soundscapes |
| How you pay | Monthly (7-day free trial if eligible) or Lifetime | See Opal’s pricing page |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bouncer available on Android or Mac?
Not yet. Bouncer is available on iPhone; Android and Mac are coming soon, with no announced date.
Does Opal have a strict mode?
Opal’s website lists Hard Mode, described as “No way out. You can’t turn Opal off.” Check Opal’s current details for how it works.
Which one is cheaper?
Prices vary by country and offer. Bouncer shows your local price in the app; check Opal’s pricing page for its plans.
Sources
Sources checked on 26 September 2026. External features and offers can change.
A boundary you choose.
Start with a context you want to protect on your iPhone.
