# TimeWatch vs eyeStart

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: eyeStart at 15.1 against TimeWatch's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

TimeWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, eyeStart monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeWatch | eyeStart |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Size | 13 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maryam Davoodi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788700083) | [JIHEE KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1801394097) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeWatch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timewatch-focus-mode/id6740437996)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### eyeStart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eyestart/id6743939371)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeWatch free?

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

### Is eyeStart free?

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

### Do TimeWatch or eyeStart have ads?

Both TimeWatch and eyeStart show ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeWatch or eyeStart?

TimeWatch ships an update every 2 weeks, and eyeStart monthly. Most recently, TimeWatch was updated on October 16, 2026 and eyeStart on October 16, 2026.

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