How to Cancel Your Opal Subscription

Cancelling Opal depends on how you signed up for the productivity app. This guide walks through cancellation via the Opal website, app stores, and other billing methods.

Software

Productivity

Consumer

Cancellation Summary

Cancel Online

Depends

Main Cancel methods

Website

App Store

Google Play

Time to Cancel

2-3 mins

Instant for direct billing

Where to Cancel

Account Settings

App Store Subscriptions if mobile

Most Opal users subscribe directly through the website and can cancel from account settings. If you signed up through the mobile app, you'll need to cancel through your device's app store instead.

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Cancel Opal: Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps to cancel your Opal subscription directly. If you subscribed through an app store, see the alternative methods section.

01

Log in to your Opal account

Go to the Opal website and sign in with your account credentials. Make sure you're using the same email address you used to subscribe.

02

Navigate to account settings

Click on your profile icon in the top right corner, then select Account Settings from the dropdown menu.

03

Access billing and subscription

In your account settings, look for the Billing or Subscription section. This shows your current plan details and payment method.

04

Cancel your subscription

Click the Cancel Subscription button. You may be asked to provide feedback about why you're cancelling.

05

Confirm cancellation

Review the cancellation details and confirm. You should receive an email confirmation and your access will continue until the end of your current billing period.

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Or skip the steps entirely

Our tool takes you straight to the cancel page. No hunting required.

Opal-specific things to know

A few things that might affect your Opal cancellation.

Your blocking schedules remain saved

After cancellation, your custom blocking schedules and focus session history are preserved if you decide to resubscribe later.

Free tier still available
Annual subscriptions process differently

Your blocking schedules remain saved

After cancellation, your custom blocking schedules and focus session history are preserved if you decide to resubscribe later.

Free tier still available
Annual subscriptions process differently

Before you cancel, keep this in mind

These details can affect your cancellation timing or whether it goes through properly.

1. Check who's billing you

If you subscribed through the iOS or Android app, you're billed through Apple or Google, not Opal directly. You'll need to cancel through your device's app store.

2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel

1. Check who's billing you

If you subscribed through the iOS or Android app, you're billed through Apple or Google, not Opal directly. You'll need to cancel through your device's app store.

2. Access continues until period ends
3. Deleting the app doesn't cancel

Other cancellation methods

If you can't cancel through your Opal account, you may need to go through app stores. The right option depends on how you're being billed.

Google Play Store

Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via the Android app.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Apple App Store

Cancel through the App Store if you subscribed via the iOS app.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Google Play Store

Cancel through Google Play if you subscribed via the Android app.

Use the Direct link Below or

Open Google Play Store > Profile icon > Payments & subscriptions > Subscriptions

Apple App Store

Cancel through the App Store if you subscribed via the iOS app.

"Settings > Click [Your Name] > Subscriptions"

Read In-depth Guide on Cancelling IPhone Subscriptions:

Alternatives to cancelling your subscription

If you're not using Opal much, you might be able to pause your sessions or adjust settings instead of cancelling completely.

Pause your focus sessions

Opal allows you to temporarily disable all blocking without cancelling your subscription. This is useful if you need unrestricted access for a project or vacation.

Switch to the free plan

Opal offers a free tier with basic app blocking functionality if you don't need the advanced features.

  • Free: Basic app and website blocking

  • Pro: Advanced scheduling, insights, and sync

Pause your focus sessions

Opal allows you to temporarily disable all blocking without cancelling your subscription. This is useful if you need unrestricted access for a project or vacation.

Switch to the free plan

Opal offers a free tier with basic app blocking functionality if you don't need the advanced features.

  • Free: Basic app and website blocking

  • Pro: Advanced scheduling, insights, and sync

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Common Opal Cancellation Questions

Quick answers to common questions about cancelling Opal.

Will I get a refund if I cancel Opal?

Can I cancel Opal online?

What happens after I cancel Opal?

Why can't I find the cancel button?

Does deleting the Opal app cancel my subscription?

Can I cancel Opal from my phone?

Can I pause Opal instead of cancelling?

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About Opal

Opal is a screen time and focus app that helps users block distracting websites and apps during work sessions. The service offers customizable blocking schedules, focus statistics, and productivity insights to help users stay concentrated on important tasks.

Why people cancel Opal

  • Found built-in screen time controls sufficient

  • Not using the premium features enough

  • Prices increased or fees added

  • Already have similar functionality elsewhere

  • Only needed it for a specific project

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