Comparison

EyeReader vs It's About Time!

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EyeReader

Magnify small print in low-light conditions using your phone's LED flash. Zoom in on text and even view the camera feed live on your Apple Watch. Save magnified images for later reference.

Highlights
  • LED flashlight for low-light reading
  • Adjustable zoom functionality
  • Live camera view on Apple Watch
  • Save magnified images
  • Adjustable LED brightness
  • Shake to turn LED on/off
Features
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EyeReader is a unique reading magnifier that utilizes the LED light of the the iPhone, providing a solution to the problem of reading small print in dark areas --- like reading menus in restaurants. Now optimized for iOS 11, iPhone X, and Watch OS 4.2. EyeReader camera screen can be viewed live on Apple Watch. If you have a paired Apple Watch, start EyeReader on the watch and then on the iPhone. The full camera view on the iPhone displays on the watch screen as well. You can hold the iPhone under or over something and view it on the Watch. You can even view the iPhone camera in another room. The LED light provides a bright light source which makes reading in low lit areas easy. EyeReader has a zoom capability by placing two fingers on the screen and then separating them to magnify the text the desired amount. Zoom in further by repeating the zoom. The EyeReader application is not only great for reading menus, but for prescription labels, restaurant checks, credit card vouchers, PlayBills, and is a handy tool for seniors. EyeReader provides a help button and screen which works in all screen orientations. Turn the LED light Off or On by gently shaking phone once. To Dim or Brighten the LED light, swipe one finger left or right on screen. The amount of time the LED light and EyeReader app stays on can be set in Settings/EyeReader. To take a picture, tap the screen twice to get a Save Picture button on the screen. Pressing the Save Picture button takes a picture of the current screen and saves the picture to the iPhone for viewing under Photos and Camera. This feature is great for such applications as taking a picture of a serial number in a hard to see location. Tapping the screen twice again takes the button off the screen. Tapping either the iPhone or Watch screen twice brings up a take picture button on both devices. You can also take a picture by shaking the watch vertically. Note: For better experience with EyeReader on the Apple Watch, we suggest going into Apple Watch Settings under General/Wake Screen turning off Wake Screen on Wrist Raise and setting On Tap to Wake for 70 Seconds. Keep your eye out for more from the "Silver Apps" series. Note: EyeReader 4.0 and higher requires iOS 9.2 or higher.

About

It's About Time!

A minimalist clock app designed for clarity and calm. It offers a distraction-free display perfect for sleep or adding a modern aesthetic to any room. Customize colors, fonts, and display options for a personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Minimalist, distraction-free display
  • Customizable colors and fonts
  • Large, clear time visibility
  • Gesture-based controls
  • Supports multiple Apple devices
  • Optional hourly screen saver
Features
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It’s About Time. A beautifully simple clock designed for one purpose: to show time clearly, calmly, and without distraction. Whether you’re winding down for sleep or adding a modern touch to your space, It’s About Time delivers a clean, elegant experience across all your Apple devices. Sleep Better. Live Calmer. • Soft, minimal display designed for deep, uninterrupted sleep • No clutter. No noise. Just time, exactly when you need it • Gentle presence that won’t overwhelm your space A Clock You’ll Want to Display • Turn any room into a modern designer space • Perfect for bedside, desk, kitchen, or office • Large, beautiful time display visible from anywhere Customize Your Experience • Show current day and date • Optional hourly subtle screen saver • Toggle clean settings toolbar • Nearly unlimited color personalization • Multiple font styles to match your aesthetic Simple. Intuitive. Effortless. Gestures make everything easy: • Drag left/right to adjust brightness • Swipe up to open settings • Quick access to lowest and highest brightness Built for the Apple Ecosystem Available on: iPhone • iPad • Mac • Apple TV • Apple Watch • Vision Pro Supports 46 languages worldwide Thank You Your feedback continues to shape It’s About Time. We truly appreciate it. Have suggestions or ideas? support@eddystreetproductions.com Privacy Policy: https://www.eddystreetproductions.com/itsabouttime/privacypolicy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

EyeReader1 screens
It's About Time!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EyeReader at 4.8 against It's About Time!'s 4.3. EyeReader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($1.99 vs $2.99). It's About Time!'s advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 6). On review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

EyeReader costs $1.99 and It's About Time! $2.99 up front. It's About Time! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. EyeReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EyeReader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 26 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 69% of EyeReader's written reviews are positive against 73% of It's About Time!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, It's About Time! weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
EyeReader versus It's About Time!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeReaderIt's About Time!
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNetSoftEddy Street Productions, LLC

Customer experience

EyeReader

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative28.6%

It's About Time!

All ratings26 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

EyeReader

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

It's About Time!

Subscriptions3
  • Tiny Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Medium Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Large Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time7
  • Remove Advertising$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Larger Tip$7.99
  • Extra Large Tip$10.99
  • Silver Level Tip$49.99
  • Don't Ever Send Us This Tip!$999.99

Questions

Is EyeReader free?
EyeReader costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is It's About Time! free?
It's About Time! costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EyeReader or It's About Time!?
EyeReader is rated higher. EyeReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while It's About Time! averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do EyeReader or It's About Time! have ads?
Neither EyeReader nor It's About Time! shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeReader or It's About Time!?
EyeReader ships an update every 7 months, and It's About Time! weekly. Most recently, EyeReader was updated on October 22, 2026 and It's About Time! on October 24, 2026.

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