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opal-app · v1.5.7 • auto-updates
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Screen time app
brew install --cask opal-app 13
30-day installs
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90-day installs
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365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 8/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✓ Active development +2
✓ Licensed +1
✓ Auto-updates +1
✓ Not deprecated +1
✗ New (<1yr) +0
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Opal is a screen time management app that offers detailed tracking and customizable policies. It's ideal for users seeking advanced control over their device usage.
Tracks and manages screen time with customizable policies.
Maturity: The project is actively maintained with a large GitHub following but has several open issues.
Community: No direct discussion on Opal the app, but the name is associated with various topics on Hacker News.
Pros
- + Open-source with Apache-2.0 license
- + Detailed screen time tracking
- + Integration with policy agents for customization
Cons
- - Low installation count
- - May appeal to a niche audience
- - Several open issues on GitHub
Community Mentions
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Dec 2025 Google Opal
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Jul 2015 Opal-native – React Native in Ruby
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Oct 2012 Opal - Ruby to Javascript compiler
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