Eye Break Timer vs FreshBlink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Eye Break Timer
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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. Itβs 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 itβs 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 youβre 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/
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 todayβs 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.
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Verdict
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.
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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.
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.
| Parameter | Eye Break Timer | FreshBlink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 11 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tanmay Verma | δΊι ε |
In-app purchases
Eye Break Timer
- EyeBreak Pro - Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Pro 1 Year7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Eye Break Pro$4.99
FreshBlink
No in-app purchases








