Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs RestEyes

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

Head to head
About

Eye Break Timer

Features
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Eye Timer - your personal assistant for eye protection and preventing eye strain! Based on the scientifically proven 20-20-20 rule: - Every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away.

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RestEyes

Features
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Your eyes weren't built for endless screen time. Hours of staring at your phone cause eye strain, increase myopia risk, and leave you with dry, tired eyes and throbbing headaches. RestEyes protects your vision using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, you get a gentle reminder to look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This scientifically-proven method prevents eye damage before it happens. Simply tap the notification when it arrives, follow the 20-second guided rest on your screen, then return to what you were doing—with refreshed eyes and sharper focus. RestEyes makes protecting your vision effortless. No complicated routines. No equipment needed. Just smart reminders that keep your eyes healthy for life.Why RestEyes works (requires subscription): - Adaptive break rhythm – Start the classic 20-20-20 flow. Skip or snooze when you need to, and RestEyes instantly recalculates the next reminder. - Automatic reminders – Enable smart notifications that keep coming even when the app is in the background, with a countdown that shows exactly when the next pause lands. - Break sessions you’ll actually enjoy – Each rest moment opens a full-screen scene with calming nature loops, gentle mantras, and subtle haptics so your eyes and mind reset in just 20 seconds. Optional “Skip Break” and “Close” controls keep you in charge. - Rest Rate dashboard – Track how many scheduled pauses you completed today, view your completion ring, and stay accountable with real stats right on the home screen. - Frictionless controls – Toggle reminders, manage notifications, contact support, or adjust your account from a clean, iOS-native settings hub. - Privacy-first – RestEyes runs entirely on your device, keeps data local, and stays feather-light so it never slows you—or your battery—down. Download free to try the app. Subscription required for full access. --- Privacy Policy: https://productive-magazine-a50.notion.site/Privacy-PolicyRestEyes-291e42e9658580b89439e838487c5b2a?pvs=74 Terms of Use: https://productive-magazine-a50.notion.site/Terms-of-UseRestEyes-291e42e9658580978ba9c3b37ce5a52d

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer3 screens
RestEyes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Eye Break Timer at none against RestEyes's 3. On price, ads, 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. RestEyes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Eye Break Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 4 level
Eye Break Timer versus RestEyes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Break TimerRestEyes
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmoGroup OUSAMUEL, ETIENNE, THEO RISCHEBOURG

In-app purchases

None

Eye Break Timer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RestEyes

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$49.99

Questions

Is Eye Break Timer free?
Eye Break Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RestEyes free?
RestEyes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eye Break Timer or RestEyes have ads?
Neither Eye Break Timer nor RestEyes shows ads.

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