Comparison

Oh Time vs EarRest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Oh Time

Features
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Are you also deeply trapped in the time black hole of “endless scrolling”? You intended to put down your phone after watching this video, yet the next automatically playing video captured your attention—only to realize, after repeating this cycle, that you’ve spent a large chunk of time on your phone without even knowing exactly how long. This app was designed precisely to address your “blurred time perception.” “Oh Time” is a floating mobile usage time tracker, built to heighten your awareness of time passing during smartphone use. ---------- Key Features: 1. Floating Persistent Timer: Upon launch, a “persistent timer” appears. With simple interactions, you can record usage duration for your phone or individual apps—no need to frequently switch between apps. 2. Intuitive Data Visualizations: Automatically generated charts clearly display your daily/weekly smartphone usage distribution. See at a glance where your time goes—and how much time you spend there. 3. Green Software—No Permissions Required: Collects no private data. Lightweight and clean—safer and more trustworthy to use. ---------- How “Oh Time” Differs from Built-in Screen Time Tools: Built-in screen time trackers operate retrospectively. For example, while actively using an app, you remain unaware of how long you’ve been using it—only learning, after the fact, that you wasted substantial time daily on certain apps. In one sentence: We focus on the process; other tools focus only on the outcome. ---------- Contact Us: If you have suggestions or feedback, please leave a message via the in-app channel—or email us directly at: shouheng2020@gmail.com.

About

EarRest

This app monitors your Bluetooth headphone usage and automatically reminds you to take breaks to protect your hearing. It tracks listening time, offers customizable break intervals, and provides historical data to help you build healthier habits.

Highlights
  • Automatic Bluetooth headphone tracking
  • Customizable break reminders
  • Live Activity and Dynamic Island integration
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Quiet Hours (Do Not Disturb)
  • Listening history
  • macOS companion app
Features
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Wearing headphones for hours without a break can quietly damage your hearing. EarRest watches your Bluetooth headphones in the background and reminds you to take them off and give your ears a rest — automatically. Just connect your AirPods or any Bluetooth headphones and EarRest starts timing. When you have been listening long enough, you get a gentle notification to take a break, and the next cycle starts on its own. No taps, no rituals — it simply works. Key Features: • Automatic Tracking: Detects when your Bluetooth headphones connect or disconnect and starts or stops the timer for you. • Break Reminders: Pick an interval (20 / 30 / 45 / 60 minutes) and get notified when it is time to rest your ears. • Live Activity & Dynamic Island: See wearing time and break progress at a glance on your Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island. • Home & Lock Screen Widgets: Keep your listening time visible with widgets in multiple sizes. • Quiet Hours: Set a do-not-disturb window (even across midnight) — reminders wait politely until it ends. • Listening History: Review how long you wear your headphones each day and build healthier habits. • Works on Mac Too: A lightweight menu bar app for macOS. • Privacy First: Everything runs locally on your device. No account, no tracking, no internet required. Your hearing does not get a second chance. Let EarRest help you enjoy music, podcasts, and calls — without overdoing it. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/earrest-terms Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/earrest-privacy

Screenshots

Oh Time4 screens
EarRest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: EarRest at every 4 days against Oh Time's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Oh Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and EarRest sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Oh Time ships an update every 2 weeks, EarRest every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Oh Time versus EarRest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOh TimeEarRest
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer守恒 王月梅 孙

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Oh Time

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$0.99
3 purchases

EarRest

Subscriptions2
  • EarRest Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • EarRest Pro Yearly7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • EarRest Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Oh Time free?
Oh Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EarRest free?
EarRest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Oh Time or EarRest have ads?
Neither Oh Time nor EarRest shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Oh Time or EarRest?
Oh Time ships an update every 2 weeks, and EarRest every 4 days. Most recently, Oh Time was updated on September 23, 2026 and EarRest on September 25, 2026.

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