You can choose apps and websites to block with Opal using our Block List and Allow List feature. The Block List and Allow List features will enable you to create a preset list of apps that Opal can block or allow during a Session. To set up a New Block List or a new Allow List, take the following steps:

• Open the Opal app
• Tap on the "Blocks" tab
• Tap on "+New Block"
• Select "Block Now" or "Create Schedule"
• Tap on "Apps Blocked"
• If you already have preset Groups, click the "Switch" button to change or tap on "New Block List" or "New Allow List"
• Select the apps/websites you want to include in this "New Block List" or "New Allow List"
• Rename the App Group by clicking the adjacent pen icon
• Toggle on or off "Adult Blocking" based on your preference
• Tap on "Save"

I want to edit or delete an existing Block List or Allow List!

If you would like to edit a Block List or Allow List, follow these steps:

• Open the Opal app
• Tap on the "Blocks" tab
• Tap on an upcoming Session, or tap on "+New Block"
• Tap "Apps Blocked" and add or subtract apps/websites
• Rename the App Group by clicking the adjacent pen icon
• Toggle on or off "Adult Blocking" based on your preference
• Tap "Switch" to edit other groups
• Alternatively, tap the "Delete" prompt

Please note that you are unable to edit or delete a Block List or Allow List if the Session in question does not allow Breaks. If you'd like to edit or delete a Block List or Allow List that's in an active Session, you must wait until the Session ends to edit it.

What Apps/Websites can be Blocked or Allowed?

When you select apps/websites to add to a Block List or Allow List, you will see the "Choose Activities" screen above, where you can select from a pre-made list of apps/websites. This list is generated by Apple's Screen Time, and Opal does not have control over what is included. However, all apps on your phone and websites you use frequently on the native Safari web app should be included. Please note that websites you browse frequently via third party apps (such as Chrome, Opera GX, or others) will not be listed. If you cannot find specific apps or websites to add to your Block List in the "Choose Activities" list, we recommend instead setting up an Allow List.

I want to delete some of the apps or websites that appear in my Block List or Allow List!

Unfortunately, all the apps/websites listed on the "Choose Activities" come directly from Apple, and unfortunately we don't have access to that data outside our sandbox.  Unfortunately, because it comes from Apple, and we have no access to that data, we're unable to amend or remove any data related to it for you.

How many Apps/Websites can I add to a Block List or Allow List?

You can add up to 49 apps and websites to a Block List or Allow List. There is a counter that will let you know how many more you can add to a specific group.

That's it! If you're having any troubles finding a specific app or website to add to your Block List or Allow List, please head here. If your app is crashing when you tap the "Other" category, please head here. If you're having any further troubles with your Block List or Allow List, please follow the troubleshooting steps here.