Comparison

eyeStart vs Focus40

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

Head to head
About

eyeStart

Features
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When your eyes feel tired during the day, we offer perfectly timed eye exercises that provide a brief but deep rest for your fatigued eyes. Our app automatically recommends appropriate routines throughout your day - from gentle morning stretches to wake up your eyes, focused muscle exercises during your morning work hours, relaxation techniques for lunch and afternoon eye strain relief, and finally, a soothing evening routine to gently wrap up your day. Based on how your eyes feel, you can choose from nine different eye muscle movements. Additionally, three relaxation routines including palm cupping, mindful blinking, and breathing exercises help you unwind not just your eyes, but your entire body and mind. Each routine comes with visual guidance, and if you're curious about any feature, our comprehensive user guide is always there to help. Take a moment to consider how hard your eyes have worked today. Give them just 5 minutes of the care they deserve. As your eyes become more comfortable, you'll find your entire day becomes clearer and more focused.

About

Focus40

This app offers interactive eye exercises and focus training to improve visual health. It utilizes AR to measure reading distance and provides personalized settings for various exercise modes. Track your progress and reduce eye strain in just a few minutes daily.

Highlights
  • AR reading distance measurement
  • 5 eye exercise modes
  • Personalized time and speed settings
  • Progress tracking
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Focus40** is an interactive app designed to support your eye health and enhance your focus abilities. • Measure reading distance with AR technology • 5 different eye exercise modes (Circular, Zigzag, Star, etc.) • Personalisation with time and speed settings • Record and track progress • User-friendly interface • Those experiencing blurred vision • Individuals who spend long hours in front of screens • Anyone looking to increase their reading focus time • Anyone wanting to reduce eye strain Give your eyes the break they deserve in just 3 minutes with Focus40.

Screenshots

eyeStart4 screens
Focus404 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: eyeStart at none against Focus40's 3. eyeStart also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Focus40's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Focus40 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. eyeStart asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eyeStart ships an update monthly, Focus40 every 6 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
eyeStart versus Focus40: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereyeStartFocus40
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJIHEE KIMMesut Akbas

In-app purchases

None

eyeStart

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Focus40

Subscriptions2
  • Focus40 Plus Monthly Sub.7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Focus40 Plus – Yearly Sub.7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Focus40 Plus-Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is eyeStart free?
eyeStart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus40 free?
Focus40 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eyeStart or Focus40 have ads?
eyeStart shows ads; Focus40 does not.
Which is updated more often, eyeStart or Focus40?
eyeStart ships an update monthly, and Focus40 every 6 months. Most recently, eyeStart was updated on October 30, 2026 and Focus40 on October 30, 2026.

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