Eye Break Timer vs VisionBreak
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.
VisionBreak
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Eye Break Timer at none against VisionBreak's shown. Eye Break Timer also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Eye Break Timer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
Eye Break Timer ships an update every 2 weeks, VisionBreak every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye Break Timer | VisionBreak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tanmay Verma | Tabish Hassan |
In-app purchases
Eye Break Timer
- Ping Pro - 1 Week$2.997 Days
- Ping Pro - 1 Month$7.991 Month
VisionBreak
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
Questions
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