Is Nopad an app blocker for iPhone?

Yes. Nopad uses Apple's Screen Time APIs to block the apps you choose. Unlike schedule-only blockers, Nopad ties blocking to your daily to-do list: apps stay locked until you finish the tasks you assigned.

How is Nopad different from Opal?

Opal focuses on screen time limits, schedules, and focus sessions. Nopad combines a daily task list with blocking: you finish tasks to unlock apps, with carried-over tasks instead of red overdue piles. Nopad is iPhone-only with local-only data and no account.

Can I block apps until my to-do list is done?

Yes. That is Nopad's core loop. You pick distracting apps, assign them to tasks, and the Screen Time shield stays up until you finish the list—or unlock apps per task for a short window if you prefer.

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Nopad vs other iPhone app blockers.

Most screen time apps block on a schedule or a timer. Nopad blocks on your daily to-do list: finish the work, unlock the apps. This page is for people comparing focus apps before they install.

Short answer

Choose Nopad if you want one calm daily task list and a Screen Time shield that stays up until that list is done (or until each task unlocks its apps). Choose Opal or ScreenZen if you mainly want schedules, limits, and analytics across many focus sessions. Choose Freedom if you need blocking across Mac, Windows, and phone from one account.

At a glance

	Nopad	Opal / ScreenZen	TaskLock / foca
Blocking tied to daily tasks	Yes	Mostly schedules / limits	Yes
Tasks roll forward (no red overdue)	Yes	N/A	Varies
Per-task app unlock	Yes	Varies	Varies
Screen Time (iOS-native shield)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Account required	No	Often yes	Varies
Data stays on device	Yes	Varies	Varies
Platform	iPhone · iOS 17+	iPhone (+ some cross-device)	iPhone

Nopad vs Opal (screen time control)

Opal is built around screen time limits, focus sessions, and blocking schedules — strong if your problem is “I open Instagram at 2pm every day.” Nopad is built around a single daily list: blocking follows the tasks you said mattered this morning, with carried-over items instead of guilt mechanics. Both use Screen Time on iPhone. Nopad adds an ADHD-friendly to-do layer and keeps data local with no sign-up.

Nopad as an ADHD focus app

Search data shows demand for focus adhd and planner apps (Structured, Tiimo) separate from pure blockers. Nopad sits in the middle: not a medical app, but designed around carried tasks, no red overdue pile, and blocking that rewards finishing work rather than punishing misses. See FAQ for the ADHD question.

Common questions

Is Nopad an app blocker for iPhone?: Yes. It uses Apple's Screen Time framework. You choose apps to lock and tasks that unlock them.
Can I block apps until my to-do list is done?: Yes. Hold the shield for the full list, or unlock per task for a timed window.
Is Nopad free?: Free download. Nopad Pro is optional with a free trial. Details on the FAQ.

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