Eye Break Timer vs Eye Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. 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/
Eye Routine
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Eye Routine helps you take short screen breaks and follow visual focus exercises. Choose a voice-guided visual routine, browse visual exercises, explore Gabor-style pattern exercises, save favourites, or set a rest timer for regular pauses during the day. The app includes calm eye-movement patterns, focus exercises, patterned visual drills, and more challenging reaction-style exercises that can also suit gamers looking for short screen-break or focus warm-ups. The app is designed for daily screen users who want a simple way to pause, refocus, and follow guided visual routines without creating an account. Features: * Voice-guided visual routine * Easy, medium, and advanced focus exercises * Gabor-style pattern exercises * Quick reaction-style visual drills * Calm eye-movement patterns * Save favourite exercises * Build and play your own routine * Screen-break timer with local reminders * Simple dark interface Eye Routine is not a medical app. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.appstar.uk/apps/eye-routine/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appstar.uk/apps/eye-routine/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye Routine at every 2 days against Eye Break Timer's fortnightly. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and Eye Routine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eye Break Timer ships an update fortnightly, Eye Routine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye Break Timer | Eye Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tanmay Verma | APPSTAR LTD |
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
Eye Routine
- Eye Routine Premium$3.991 Month
- Eye Routine Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year
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