FocusDeck vs Opal
Block distractions and structure what comes next
Opal blocks apps so you stop scrolling. FocusDeck structures what you do instead — with timed blocks, session notes, and a reusable daily routine.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Opal | FocusDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Focus support | Yes | Yes |
| Timed focus blocks | No | Yes |
| Reusable decks | No | Yes |
| Session notes | No | Yes |
| Session analytics | No | Yes |
| App blocking | Yes | No |
| Screen time reports | Yes | No |
| Website blocking | Yes | No |
Focus support
Timed focus blocks
Reusable decks
Session notes
Session analytics
App blocking
Screen time reports
Website blocking
What changes when you switch
Blocks apps, not structures work
Opal removes distractions but offers nothing for what comes next. You stop scrolling and stare at a blank screen with no direction.
FocusDeck gives you a timed routine to follow. Focus block starts, timer counts down, you take notes, next block loads. Distraction-free time becomes productive time.
No session tracking
Opal tracks screen time and blocked attempts but not what you accomplished during focus time. The metric is avoidance, not output.
FocusDeck tracks what you did: blocks completed, notes taken, focus trends over time. Measure productivity, not just abstinence.
No reusable routines
Opal's focus sessions are one-off timers. You cannot design a multi-phase routine and replay it daily without reconfiguring each time.
Build your deck once — focus, rest, practice, review in sequence. Run the same routine tomorrow with one click.
How FocusDeck works
Step 1
Build your deck
Pick block types — focus, rest, practice, review. Set durations. Name it.
Step 2
Run it daily
One click starts your full session. A timer guides you through each block.
Step 3
Review & improve
See session history, notes, and analytics. Adjust your deck based on real data.
Early voices
What focus feels like with a deck.
i literally just open it and hit play now. no more staring at my desk for 20 mins deciding what to do first