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Guides and comparisons

Honest guides and comparisons for reducing screen time and choosing an app blocker, from the team behind Parkbench.

Comparisons

Best Opal Alternatives in 2026

Published July 9, 2026

Looking for an Opal alternative that costs less and feels calmer? Here are the best app blockers for cutting screen time in 2026, compared honestly on price, blocking, and privacy.

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Best Brick Alternatives in 2026

Published July 9, 2026

Looking for a Brick alternative? Compare the best NFC tap-to-block options for 2026, and see why a generic tag under a dollar beats a proprietary device.

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Best One Sec Alternatives in 2026

Published July 9, 2026

One Sec pauses you before a distracting app opens, but the app still opens. Here are the best full app blockers to try in 2026 if a pause isn't enough anymore, compared honestly on price and platform.

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Guides

How to Reduce Screen Time on iPhone (2026)

Published July 9, 2026

Most screen time fixes fail because they lean on willpower. Here is a research-backed way to actually cut your iPhone screen time, and make it last.

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