Comparison

Eye Rest Reminder vs Blink

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

Head to head
About

Eye Rest Reminder

This app helps prevent eye strain and headaches by reminding you to take short breaks from your screen. It uses the 20-20-20 rule, offering customizable intervals and a quick rest screen with a timer. All data is processed locally, ensuring privacy and no advertisements.

Highlights
  • 20-20-20 rule reminders
  • Customizable reminder intervals
  • Daily streak tracking
  • Quick 20-second rest screen
  • On-device processing
  • No data collection
  • No advertisements
Features
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Eye Rest Reminder is the simplest way to protect your eyes from screen fatigue—and actually stick with it. Staring at a screen all day leads to eye strain, headaches, and blurry vision. The fix is simple: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. That's the 20-20-20 rule—and Eye Rest Reminder makes it effortless. - Get a gentle nudge to rest your eyes, timed to your day - Take a guided 20-second break with a calm on-screen timer - Build a daily streak and keep it alive with streak shields - Earn 47 achievements and level up as your eye-care habit grows - Take on rotating challenges that keep things fresh - See your progress, levels, and history at a glance on the Progress tab - Start a rest right from your Apple Watch, and check your next break on your wrist Everything runs on your device—no accounts, no data collection, no ads. That's it. A minute to set up, and your eyes get the breaks they need throughout the day. Questions or ideas? Hit the contact link in Settings and I'll get back to you fast. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://makerbox.notion.site/Eye-Rest-Reminder-Privacy-Policy-2f8d30b69c44812cbba8dd106204f21d

About

Blink

Features
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Staring at screens all day? Your eyes are paying the price. Blink is the most beautifully designed 20-20-20 eye break reminder for iPhone. Built for people who spend 6–10 hours a day in front of screens — developers, designers, writers, remote workers — Blink makes the doctor-recommended 20-20-20 rule effortless to follow. THE 20-20-20 RULE Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. This simple habit, recommended by optometrists worldwide, dramatically reduces digital eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, and neck tension. The problem? Remembering to do it. That's what Blink is for. HOW IT WORKS Set your work interval. Blink runs quietly in the background. When it's time for a break, a full-screen overlay appears with a calming breathing animation and countdown — guiding you through the break so it actually helps. When you're done, it gets out of your way. FEATURES - Smart break reminders following the 20-20-20 rule - Customizable work intervals: 10, 20, 30, 45, or 60 minutes - Full-screen break overlay with calming breathing animation - Posture break reminders — separate from eye breaks - Streak tracking: see how many breaks you actually complete - Weekly chart: visualize your eye care habits over time - Focus Hours: reminders only fire during your work hours - Rotating posture & stretch tips during every break - Works fully offline — no account, no data collection DESIGNED FOR DARK MODE Blink is built dark-first, with a refined near-black interface and a signature mint-green accent. It feels calm. It feels like it actually cares about your eyes — because it does. Light mode available too, or follow your system setting automatically. UNLOCK PRO — ONE TIME No subscription. No monthly fee. Pay once, own it forever. Blink Pro unlocks: - Custom intervals (any duration you want) - Full streak history and weekly analytics - Focus Hours scheduling - Posture break library (10+ rotating exercises) - Ambient sounds during breaks ONE-TIME PURCHASE. No tricks. YOUR PRIVACY Blink doesn't collect your data. Everything stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no account required. --- Recommended by optometrists: the 20-20-20 rule is endorsed by the American Optometric Association and eye health professionals worldwide. Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) affects millions of screen workers — Blink helps you fight back. Download Blink and give your eyes the break they've been asking for.

Screenshots

Eye Rest Reminder4 screens
Blink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Eye Rest Reminder at 3 against Blink's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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 Rest Reminder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Blink sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Eye Rest Reminder versus Blink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye Rest ReminderBlink
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis KulkovJustin Karsopawiro

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Eye Rest Reminder

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly7 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access$9.99
1 purchases

Blink

One-time1
  • Blink Pro - Lifetime$3.99

Questions

Is Eye Rest Reminder free?
Eye Rest Reminder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blink free?
Blink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Eye Rest Reminder or Blink have ads?
Neither Eye Rest Reminder nor Blink shows ads.

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