Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs VisionBreak

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

Head to head

Eye Break Timer

20-20-20 Screen Reminder

20-20-20 Eye Break Timer

Free

💪 Health & Fitness

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About

Eye Break Timer

Features

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GlanceAway helps you follow the 20-20-20 rule with gentle screen-break reminders, customizable intervals, and progress stats for healthier long screen days. Set your interval, start a session, and get calm reminders to look away from the screen without losing your flow. Features: - 20-20-20 eye break timer - Custom work and break intervals - Gentle screen-break reminders - Session stats, streaks, and trends - Clean, distraction-free design - No account required - Screen-break data stays on device Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VisionBreak

Features

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VisionBreak protects your eyes from digital screen strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Unlike reminders you swipe away and ignore, VisionBreak can lock the screen for the full break so you actually rest your eyes. FREE - 20-20-20 timer plus 30 / 45 / 60-minute presets - 3 break types (Quick Look-Away, Walk, Stretch) - Today's compliance ring + 7-day history - 5 starter eye-care tips - Theme switching VISIONBREAK PREMIUM - $2.99/month - Custom 5-120 minute intervals - Full sound library (8+ chimes) - Full statistics - weekly/monthly compliance, streaks, work-hours heatmap - 50+ eye-care tip library - HealthKit Mindful Minutes export - Ad-Free Auto-renews monthly. Cancel anytime in your Apple ID settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://tabishapps.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer4 screens

VisionBreak4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Eye Break Timer at none against VisionBreak's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Eye Break Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and VisionBreak sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eye Break Timer ships an update weekly, VisionBreak every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Eye Break Timer versus VisionBreak: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Eye Break Timer	VisionBreak
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Every 10 days
Ads	No — better	Yes
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, Mac	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	18.0	17.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size	22 MB	20 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Georgios Avenidis	Tabish Hassan

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Eye Break Timer

Subscriptions2

All Access Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
Premium Yearly$3.991 Year

One-time1

All Access Lifetime$7.99

1 purchases

VisionBreak

Subscriptions1

Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Eye Break Timer free?

Eye Break Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is VisionBreak free?

VisionBreak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Do Eye Break Timer or VisionBreak have ads?

VisionBreak shows ads; Eye Break Timer does not.

Which is updated more often, Eye Break Timer or VisionBreak?

Eye Break Timer ships an update weekly, and VisionBreak every 10 days. Most recently, Eye Break Timer was updated on October 7, 2026 and VisionBreak on October 6, 2026.