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Forest vs Opal: catalog facts
Forest	Opal
Freemium Free to start, with paid plans for more features.	Freemium Free to download, with a paid Opal Pro subscription for more features.
Android, iOS, Browser extension	macOS, Android, iOS
Simple game mechanic that discourages switching apps Visual history of your focus sessions	App blocking rules that apply on phone and desktop Focus timer that locks apps until it runs out
Mobile only Some features require a paid plan	Some features require the paid Pro subscription Gamified rewards and friend invites may not suit everyone
Downloadable app, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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