Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs EyeCare Routine

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

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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

EyeCare Routine

Features
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Take a real break from your screen with the standard 6-section Chinese eye exercise routine—the same moves taught in schools across China, now guided on your iPhone. Whether you work at a desk, study online, or scroll for hours, EyeCare Routine helps you build a simple daily habit: close your eyes, follow the rhythm, and give your eyes a few minutes of rest. WHAT YOU GET • Full 6-section routine (~4 minutes) with voice counts and demo video for each section • Fujian standard edition: knead Zanzhu, press Jingming, knead Sibai, temples & upper brow, Fengchi, earlobes & toe grip • Learn tab with step-by-step instructions, acupoint locations, rhythm tips, and common mistakes • Practice one section or run the full routine anytime • Local reminders so you never forget a break during your workday • History, streaks, and a contribution heatmap to stay motivated • Achievements and share cards for your progress • English and Chinese UI, plus separate Chinese and English voice tracks • No account, no ads, no data collection—everything stays on your device WHO IT'S FOR • Office workers and remote teams • Students and parents • Developers, designers, and anyone who stares at a screen all day HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start Eye Exercises on the home screen. 2. Follow the muted demo video and voice count for each of the 6 sections. 3. Open Learn anytime to read detailed instructions before or after practice. 4. Set reminders for weekdays or custom times. SUPPORT THE APP EyeCare Routine is free. If you find it helpful, you can leave a voluntary tip in Settings → Support the Developer. IMPORTANT EyeCare Routine is for general wellness and daily eye-care habits only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. If you have persistent eye pain, vision changes, or other symptoms, please see an eye care professional.

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer3 screens
EyeCare Routine4 screens

Verdict

The call

Eye Break Timer and EyeCare Routine are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Eye Break Timer versus EyeCare Routine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Break TimerEyeCare Routine
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElmoGroup OU建辉 邓

In-app purchases

None

Eye Break Timer

No in-app purchases

None

EyeCare Routine

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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