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The Clock vs Opal

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

The Clock

8.0
Utilities

Clock and time zone app

Opal

8.0
Utilities

Screen time app

Metric The Clock Opal
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 8.0 8.0
30-day Installs 6 13
90-day Installs 34 40
365-day Installs 146 159
Version 4.9.11 1.5.7
Auto-updates Yes Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 5.4K
GitHub Forks 272
Open Issues 89
License Apache-2.0
Language Python
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Sep 23, 2016 Jun 29, 2025

Reviews

The Clock

The Clock is a versatile time management tool designed for users needing to track multiple time zones. It offers features like multiple clocks, alarms, and a world clock, making it ideal for travelers and those coordinating with international teams.

The Clock helps users manage and track time across different time zones with features including alarms and a world clock display.

Pros

  • + Niche and well-optimized for time zone management
  • + Long-standing and reliable with consistent updates
  • + User-friendly interface suitable for its purpose

Cons

  • - Limited feature set due to its niche focus
  • - Not open-source, which may be a drawback for some users

Opal

Opal 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.

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