Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs FreshBlink

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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Take better care of your eyes while using screens. This app helps you follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something far away. It’s a simple habit that can help reduce eye fatigue and keep your eyes feeling fresh throughout the day. Designed to be minimal and easy to use, the app runs a focused 4-hour session with gentle notifications to remind you when it’s time to pause. Features: > 20-minute focus timer > 20-second break reminder with notification > 4-hour session mode for work or study > Clean, distraction-free design Whether you’re working, studying, or scrolling, this app helps you build a healthier screen routine without getting in your way. This app is intended for general wellness purposes only and does not provide medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FreshBlink

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FreshBlink is a simple daily companion for two habits that are easy to ignore: drinking enough water and resting your eyes. Track your water intake with quick taps, set a daily goal, and see your progress at a glance. When you have been staring at a screen for a while, FreshBlink can also guide you through short eye breaks based on the 20-20-20 rule. It is built for workdays, study sessions, creative sprints, and anyone who spends a lot of time on iPhone, iPad, or Mac-adjacent screens. No ads. No clutter. Just gentle reminders to drink water, rest your eyes, and get back to your day. Features: - Quick water logging for water, tea, coffee, and custom drink types - Daily hydration goal with clear progress tracking - 20-second eye break timer inspired by the 20-20-20 rule - Smart reminders that respect quiet hours and focus time - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activities and Dynamic Island quick actions - Optional Apple Health sync for hydration data - Siri and Shortcuts support for logging water, starting eye breaks, and checking today’s intake - Weekly and monthly stats for hydration, eye breaks, streaks, and trends - Custom reminder frequency, daily notification cap, sounds, haptics, and appearance settings - FreshBlink keeps things light: a nudge to drink, a moment to look away, then back to your day.

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer4 screens
FreshBlink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FreshBlink at none against Eye Break Timer's 3. Eye Break Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement 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. Eye Break Timer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. FreshBlink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eye Break Timer ships an update fortnightly, FreshBlink every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Eye Break Timer versus FreshBlink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Break TimerFreshBlink
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanmay VermaδΊ‰ι”‹ 唐

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Eye Break Timer

Subscriptions2
  • EyeBreak Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Eye Break Pro$4.99
None

FreshBlink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Break Timer free?
Eye Break Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FreshBlink free?
FreshBlink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eye Break Timer or FreshBlink have ads?
Neither Eye Break Timer nor FreshBlink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Eye Break Timer or FreshBlink?
Eye Break Timer ships an update fortnightly, and FreshBlink every 11 days. Most recently, Eye Break Timer was updated on October 30, 2026 and FreshBlink on October 28, 2026.

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