# Berk vs EarRest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Berk at none against EarRest's 4. Berk also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). EarRest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 24 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EarRest sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Berk asks for nothing beyond the download.

Berk ships an update every 24 months, EarRest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Berk | EarRest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earrest-hearing-break-timer/id6789735127/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 167 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [建祥 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638064610) | [月梅 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893807267) |

## What reviewers say

### Berk

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/berk/id1477592878)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### EarRest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/earrest-hearing-break-timer/id6789735127)

This app monitors your Bluetooth headphone usage and automatically reminds you to take breaks to protect your hearing. It tracks listening time, offers customizable break intervals, and provides historical data to help you build healthier habits.

**Highlights:** Automatic Bluetooth headphone tracking, Customizable break reminders, Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration, Home and Lock Screen widgets, Quiet Hours (Do Not Disturb), Listening history, macOS companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EarRest Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| EarRest Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime (Limited Offer) | $9.99 | one-time |
| EarRest Pro Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Berk free?

Berk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is EarRest free?

EarRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Berk or EarRest have ads?

Neither Berk nor EarRest shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Berk or EarRest?

Berk ships an update every 24 months, and EarRest every 3 days. Most recently, Berk was updated on October 17, 2026 and EarRest on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*