Comparison

Eye Break Timer vs EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks

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.

About

EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks

Features
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Eye Buddy helps you create healthier screen habits through simple breaks, guided eye exercises, and a gamified experience designed to fit into your everyday routine. Spending hours on digital devices is part of modern life. Eye Buddy makes it easier to step away, reset your focus, and build better habits with small moments of care throughout your day. Take a break, complete guided exercises, maintain your streak, and recharge your Energy. Turn screen breaks into a rewarding routine instead of another task on your to-do list. Features: Guided Break Sessions Follow simple exercises designed to help you pause, relax, and refocus: 20-20-20 Focus Reset Blink Reset Near-Far Focus Eye relaxation exercises Energy System Your Energy changes with your digital habits. Screen time gradually reduces your Energy, while completing break routines helps you recharge and stay balanced. Streaks and Rewards Build consistency by completing daily breaks, maintaining your streak, and earning rewards for your progress. Screen Habit Insights Understand your screen patterns and discover how you spend your time on your device. Privacy First Your privacy matters. Eye Buddy does not collect personal information, create user accounts, or send your data to external servers. All app data and screen-time information are processed and stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

Eye Break Timer4 screens
EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks at none against Eye Break Timer's 2. Eye Break Timer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
Eye Break Timer versus EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Break TimerEyeBuddy | Screen Breaks
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size51 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTanmay VermaMark Chernov

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Eye Break Timer

Subscriptions2
  • Ping Pro - 1 Week$2.997 Days
  • Ping Pro - 1 Month$7.991 Month
None

EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Break Timer free?
Eye Break Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks free?
EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Eye Break Timer or EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks have ads?
Neither Eye Break Timer nor EyeBuddy | Screen Breaks shows ads.

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