Comparison

EyeReset vs Eye Hero 20

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

Head to head
About

EyeReset

This app provides guided eye exercises and a 20-20-20 break timer to alleviate screen-related eye strain. It offers customizable reminders and a daily check-in to track eye comfort over time. The app focuses on privacy with no account required and data stored locally.

Highlights
  • Guided blink reset
  • 20-20-20 break timer
  • Lock Screen Live Activity
  • Home Screen widget
  • Guided exercise library
  • Daily eye comfort check-in
  • Streak tracking
Features
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Tired, screen-weary eyes? EyeReset gives you a 1-minute guided blink reset and a 20-20-20 break timer on your Lock Screen. No account needed. EyeReset is a small, calm app for people who look at screens all day. It does three things well: it reminds you to take eye breaks, it walks you through short guided exercises, and it shows you your own pattern so you can see whether breaks are making your days more comfortable. START WITH A 1-MINUTE RESET Eyes hurting right now? Tap "My eyes hurt right now" and follow a short, voice-guided blink session. People tend to blink about half as often when looking at screens, so complete, deliberate blinks are a good place to start. Rate how your eyes feel before and after, and that is it. From the Home tab or the Home Screen widget you can also run the longer 3-minute sequence, which adds an eyes-closed rest. THE 20-20-20 TIMER, WHERE YOU ALREADY LOOK The 20-20-20 rule is a commonly recommended way to take screen breaks: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It is a convention, a memorable prompt rather than a prescription, and EyeReset treats it that way. Choose a different interval if you prefer. - Live Activity on the Lock Screen and in the Dynamic Island, so you can see how long until your next break without opening the app - A Home Screen and Lock Screen widget that starts a relief session with one tap - Reminders keep going for a full week even if you do not open the app - Pick a standard reminder, or switch to a calm, silent delivery style anytime in Settings - A 20-second break, or a 60-second guided break when 20 seconds is not enough GUIDED EXERCISE LIBRARY Short, step-by-step exercises in four groups: - 20-20-20: look-away breaks - Blinking: slow, complete blinks - Convergence: near-focus exercises - Accommodation: changing focus between near and far during a break Voice guidance walks you through the exercises. These are break routines, not therapy. They make no claim to change your eyesight. AN EVENING CHECK-IN THAT SHOWS YOUR OWN PATTERN Each evening, rate your eye comfort in a few seconds. After two weeks, EyeReset shows a plain verdict: on the days you took breaks, did your eyes feel better? It is self-reported and personal to you, not a controlled study, and the app says so. You can export a PDF summary to share with your optometrist. KEEP THE HABIT GOING In a small two-week study of computer users, break reminders were followed by lower reported eye-strain and dry-eye symptoms, and the benefit faded once the reminders stopped. A small study is not proof, but it is a good reason to keep gentle reminders switched on. Streaks track your consistency, and they stay on your phone. PRIVATE BY DESIGN - No account or sign-up needed - Your breaks, check-ins and streaks stay on your device - Anonymous usage analytics only, which you can switch off in Settings - Read the plain-language privacy policy: https://yeshivsher.com/apps/eye-reset/privacy GOOD TO KNOW Screens do not damage your eyes permanently, but they can leave them uncomfortable. Eye-care bodies such as the American Optometric Association recommend regular breaks, a comfortable screen distance and frequent blinking. EyeReset is a wellness tool, not a medical device. It does not diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If your eyes hurt persistently, or your vision changes, see an eye-care professional. Questions or feedback? https://yeshivsher.com/apps/eye-reset/support

About

Eye Hero 20

This app helps reduce eye strain and dry eyes caused by prolonged screen time by guiding users through the ophthalmologist-recommended 20-20-20 rule. It provides visual timers, smart notifications, and detailed statistics to encourage consistent eye care habits.

Highlights
  • 20-20-20 rule timer
  • Visual color bar timer
  • Smart break notifications
  • Widget support
  • Apple Watch app
  • Customizable settings
  • Statistics and streaks
Features
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Tired eyes from screen time? If you spend hours at your desk or on your phone experiencing eye strain and dry eyes, the 20-20-20 Eye Break Timer is here to help. Follow the ophthalmologist-recommended "20-20-20 Rule" to protect your eye health. What is the 20-20-20 Rule? A medically-proven, simple eye health practice: • Every 20 minutes • Look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away • For 20 seconds This simple habit can dramatically reduce eye strain and fatigue. Key Features Intuitive Color Bar Timer Hero-style visual timer shows time at a glance - Green (Safe Zone) → Yellow (Caution Zone) → Red (Urgent Zone) - Unique design lets you see status without reading numbers Smart Notifications Non-intrusive break reminders at the right time - Never interrupts during work - Works in background Widget Support See the time until your next break on your Home Screen or Lock Screen - Home Screen: small, medium and large - Lock Screen: circular, rectangular and inline - Start, pause, resume and reset from the widget's buttons Apple Watch Support Run the timer and your breaks on Apple Watch on its own - Break notifications on your wrist, phone-free workflow - Haptic feedback - Free for everyone Customizable Adjust to match your work style - Work interval (1-120 minutes) - Break duration (10-60 seconds) - Viewing distance customization Statistics & Streaks Habit tracking to boost motivation - Today & weekly break counts - Consecutive day streaks - Completion rate visualization Accessibility Support Designed for everyone - Full VoiceOver support - Color blind mode - Dynamic Type support Free vs Premium 【Free Version】 Full 20-20-20 timer functionality Notifications & reminders Widgets (Home Screen and Lock Screen) Apple Watch app Customizable settings Basic statistics ※ Banner ads on the Statistics and Settings screens, and a full-screen ad after some breaks (never while you work or during a break) 【Premium Version (One-time $2.99)】 All of the above + Ad removal Premium color themes Detailed statistics & charts Perfect For • Remote workers with long computer hours • Students using phones/tablets extensively • Anyone experiencing dry eyes or eye strain • Health-conscious professionals • Productivity-focused desk workers Scientific Foundation The 20-20-20 Rule is recommended by the American Optometric Association (AOA) and ophthalmologists worldwide. Regular distance viewing relaxes eye focusing muscles and reduces Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS). Privacy First • Your timer and statistics stay on your device • The app never sends your data to a server • Ads in the free version are served by Google AdMob (you choose whether to allow ad tracking)

Screenshots

EyeReset4 screens
Eye Hero 204 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EyeReset at none against Eye Hero 20's 1. EyeReset also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). On price 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. Eye Hero 20 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EyeReset asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeReset ships an update every 9 days, Eye Hero 20 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
EyeReset versus Eye Hero 20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeResetEye Hero 20
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size67 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRaphael Ben-HamoYasuhiro Hamada

Customer experience

EyeReset

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Eye Hero 20

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EyeReset

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Eye Hero 20

One-time1
  • プレミアム版$1.99

Questions

Is EyeReset free?
EyeReset is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Eye Hero 20 free?
Eye Hero 20 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EyeReset or Eye Hero 20 have ads?
Eye Hero 20 shows ads; EyeReset does not.
Which is updated more often, EyeReset or Eye Hero 20?
EyeReset ships an update every 9 days, and Eye Hero 20 monthly. Most recently, EyeReset was updated on November 5, 2026 and Eye Hero 20 on November 9, 2026.

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