Quieter feeds · iPhone · updated 2026-10-02
Eclipsis, Opal, ScreenZen
and one sec, compared.
Four approaches to the same problem. The others gate the app; Eclipsis changes what is inside it.
01
Eclipsis paces the feed itself, no block screen.
02
Shorts and recommendation shelves are removed, free.
03
Parent Mode: a pace dial and outright blocks, behind a passphrase.
| Eclipsis | Opal | ScreenZen | one sec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| How it works | Removes the engineered parts inside the feed and paces new posts until the feed runs out | Blocks chosen apps during focus sessions and schedules | Adds a delay before an app opens and interrupts scrolling | Adds a breathing pause before a distracting app opens |
| Where | iPhone and iPad app, Safari extension, Chrome and Firefox extensions | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Free tier | Feed cleanup, Shorts and Reels removal, app lock, widgets, stats | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Paid tier | Pro: the slowdown, the AI feed filter and Parent Mode, $3.99 a month or $29.99 a year | In-app purchases | In-app purchases | In-app purchases |
| Parental controls | Parent Mode with passphrase, pace dial, blocks and recovery | Not a stated feature | Not a stated feature | Not a stated feature |
| Analytics in the app | None | See its privacy label | See its privacy label | See its privacy label |
| App Store rating | New, no ratings yet | 4.7, about 89,000 ratings | 4.9, about 51,000 ratings | 4.8, about 24,000 ratings |
Ratings and tiers read from each App Store listing on 2 October 2026. Descriptions of the other apps are summarised from their own listings; check them for current details.
Questions
- Which one should I pick?
- If you want the app gone at certain hours, a blocker works. If you want to keep using the apps but lose the parts that trap you, Eclipsis is built for that.
- Can I use Eclipsis with one of the others?
- Yes. Eclipsis changes pages inside Safari and its own browser; a blocker that gates app launches does not conflict with it.
- Why is the desktop extension free?
- Because a browser extension costs nothing to run. The iPhone app's paid tier funds the work.