Eye Strain Guard vs IrisVault
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Eye Strain Guard
This app helps you protect your eyes during extended screen use by enforcing the 20-20-20 rule. It provides customizable timers and local notifications to remind you to look away at regular intervals. Track your progress with simple daily statistics.
- Customizable 20-20-20 timer
- Local notifications
- Auto-scheduling of reminders
- 7-day statistics
- Gentle sound and haptics
- Privacy-focused, no login
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Protect your eyes during long screen time. Eye Strain Guard makes the 20-20-20 rule effortless: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Features • Customisable 20-20-20 timer (focus & break lengths). • On-device local notifications—works without connectivity. • Auto-scheduling: queue reminders for the next 12 hours. • Simple 7-day stats to track completed breaks. • Gentle sound & haptics for each reminder. • No login, no tracking—privacy by design. Note This app does not provide medical advice. Consult a professional for eye-health concerns. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
IrisVault
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IrisVault helps you build a daily habit of eye care — guided exercises, symptom tracking, and evidence-based reading, all in one place. 67% of people who work at screens experience digital eye strain. Regular breaks, blinking practice, and focusing exercises can reduce discomfort significantly. IrisVault makes it easy to do them every day. GUIDED EYE EXERCISES Ten exercises with real voice guidance — conscious blinking, near-far focus, palming, figure-8 tracking, and more. Each takes 1 to 5 minutes. A built-in countdown and animated guidance keep you on pace. CUSTOM ROUTINES Build a routine that fits your day. Choose your exercises, set a daily default, and drag to reorder. One tap on the home screen starts it immediately. SMART REMINDERS Schedule reminders on your own terms — pick the days, the time window, and quiet hours. Snooze support included. SYMPTOM CHECK-INS Rate eight common eye strain symptoms every 14 days using the CVS-Q framework. Watch your trend over time and notice what's improving. KNOWLEDGE LIBRARY 20 evidence-based articles across 5 categories: eye strain basics, screen habits, exercises, nutrition, and workplace setup. WIDGETS A home screen and lock screen widget show your current streak and today's progress at a glance. IrisVault is a wellness app. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition. Consult a qualified eye care professional for medical concerns. Terms of Use (EULA): For more information, please see Apple's Standard Terms of Use here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: IrisVault at every 3 days against Eye Strain Guard's every 10 months. Eye Strain Guard's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Eye Strain Guard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and IrisVault sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eye Strain Guard ships an update every 10 months, IrisVault every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eye Strain Guard | IrisVault |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Afriwan Ahda | Tatiana Papastylianou |
In-app purchases
Eye Strain Guard
- Weekly Premium Access$1.997 Days
- Monthly Premium Access$4.991 Month
- Yearly Premium Access$24.991 Year
IrisVault
- IrisVault Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- IrisVault Pro14 Days trial$7.991 Year
- IrisVault Pro Lifetime$12.99
Questions
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