Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs BlinkCare

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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.

About

BlinkCare

Features
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BlinkCare is a gentle eye care companion for the way we use screens today. From work and study to messaging, reading, and entertainment, our days move constantly between screens. Our eyes often feel tired before we notice it, and those small signals are easy to ignore. BlinkCare helps you find a calmer balance between focus and rest, without adding pressure to your day. With BlinkCare, you can build healthier screen habits through: * Timed break reminders to reduce long sessions of continuous screen use * Blink reminders to ease the dryness that comes from staring at screens * Gentle rest rhythms to help your eyes relax for a moment * Everyday eye care support that feels simple to keep up with * A clean, quiet experience that does not interrupt your flow Eye care does not have to feel complicated. Sometimes it begins with looking away, blinking more mindfully, or simply taking a quiet breath. BlinkCare helps these small moments become part of everyday life. A kinder way to care for your eyes, and a little more space for your day.

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer3 screens
BlinkCare3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: BlinkCare at 15.0 against Eye Break Timer's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Eye Break Timer versus BlinkCare: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Break TimerBlinkCare
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size7 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmoGroup OUQijie Information

In-app purchases

None

Eye Break Timer

No in-app purchases

None

BlinkCare

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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