Comparison

Engine Room Training vs Blink

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

Head to head
About

Engine Room Training

Features
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Download the Engine Room Training App today to plan and schedule your sessions! From this mobile App you can view timetables, sign - up to memberships and courses, and view ongoing promotions, as well as view the studio’s location and contact information.

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Blink

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Staring at screens all day? Your eyes are paying the price. Blink is the most beautifully designed 20-20-20 eye break reminder for iPhone. Built for people who spend 6–10 hours a day in front of screens β€” developers, designers, writers, remote workers β€” Blink makes the doctor-recommended 20-20-20 rule effortless to follow. THE 20-20-20 RULE Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple habit, recommended by optometrists worldwide, dramatically reduces digital eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and neck tension. The problem? Remembering to do it. That's what Blink is for. HOW IT WORKS Set your work interval. Blink runs quietly in the background. When it's time for a break, a full-screen overlay appears with a calming breathing animation and countdown β€” guiding you through the break so it actually helps. When you're done, it gets out of your way. FEATURES - Smart break reminders following the 20-20-20 rule - Customizable work intervals: 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes - Full-screen break overlay with calming breathing animation - Posture break reminders β€” separate from eye breaks - Streak tracking: see how many breaks you actually complete - Weekly chart: visualize your eye care habits over time - Focus Hours: reminders only fire during your work hours - Rotating posture & stretch tips during every break - Works fully offline β€” no account, no data collection DESIGNED FOR DARK MODE Blink is built dark-first, with a refined near-black interface and a signature mint-green accent. It feels calm. It feels like it actually cares about your eyes β€” because it does. Light mode available too, or follow your system setting automatically. UNLOCK PRO β€” ONE TIME No subscription. No monthly fee. Pay once, own it forever. Blink Pro unlocks: - Custom intervals (any duration you want) - Full streak history and weekly analytics - Focus Hours scheduling - Posture break library (10+ rotating exercises) - Ambient sounds during breaks ONE-TIME PURCHASE. No tricks. YOUR PRIVACY Blink doesn't collect your data. Everything stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no account required. --- Recommended by optometrists: the 20-20-20 rule is endorsed by the American Optometric Association and eye health professionals worldwide. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) affects millions of screen workers β€” Blink helps you fight back. Download Blink and give your eyes the break they've been asking for.

Screenshots

Engine Room Training3 screens
Blink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Engine Room Training at none against Blink's 1. Engine Room Training also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Blink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Engine Room Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Engine Room Training versus Blink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEngine Room TrainingBlink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB1 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperShaping Change LtdJustin Karsopawiro

In-app purchases

None

Engine Room Training

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Blink

One-time1
  • Blink Pro - Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Engine Room Training free?
Engine Room Training is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blink free?
Blink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Engine Room Training or Blink have ads?
Neither Engine Room Training nor Blink shows ads.

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