# Cookies vs EarRest

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cookies at none against EarRest's 4. EarRest's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 14 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Cookies ships an update every 14 months, EarRest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cookies | 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 14 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Philipp Tschauner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1214440545) | [月梅 孙](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893807267) |

## What reviewers say

### Cookies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cookies-count-anything/id6738511294)

**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 Cookies free?

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

### Is EarRest free?

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

### Do Cookies or EarRest have ads?

Neither Cookies nor EarRest shows ads.

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

Cookies ships an update every 14 months, and EarRest every 3 days. Most recently, Cookies was updated on October 27, 2026 and EarRest on October 28, 2026.

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