How it compares
Every focus app, side by side.
Deadbolt vs. Opal, One Sec, Brick, ScreenZen, and Screen Time, so you can pick the one that actually fits how you work.
How it compares
Other apps nudge. Deadbolt commits.
| Capability | Deadbolt | Opal | one sec | Brick | ScreenZen | Screen Time | Bloom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OS-level app blocking | ✓ | ✓ | Partial | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NFC-tap to unlock (any tag) | ✓ | - | - | Device | - | - | - |
| Social / mutual unlock | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location-triggered sessions | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Live Activity + Dynamic Island | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Choose & stack unlock challenges | ✓ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| No extra hardware needed | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| No account required | ✓ | - | - | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | - |
| Stays on-device & private | ✓ | Cloud | Cloud | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Cloud |
| Price | $3 once | $99.99/yr | $19/yr | $59 device | Free | Free | $39 card |
Reflects publicly documented features and pricing as of 2026; our own read of each product. Prices are approximate, may vary by region, and exclude any free tiers or sales. Brick is a one-time hardware purchase (app is free). Not affiliated with any other app.
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