Comparison

Eye Break vs IRIS · Eye Rest Timer

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

Head to head
About

Eye Break

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Protect your eyes from digital strain with Eye Break! Spending long hours in front of a computer screen? Feeling eye fatigue, dryness, or headaches? Eye Break is here to help you maintain healthy vision and improve your productivity. Based on the expert-recommended 20-20-20 rule, Eye Break reminds you to take regular breaks to look away from your screen and relax your eyes. Key Features: • Smart Break Timer: Customizable timers to remind you when it's time to rest. • Guided Eye Exercises: Simple yet effective exercises to reduce strain and strengthen your eye muscles. • 20-20-20 Rule Support: Look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes. • Custom Notifications: Gentle reminders that don't disrupt your workflow. • Health Insights: Track your break habits and see your progress over time. Why Eye Break? Digital eye strain is a growing problem. Regular breaks can prevent long-term damage, reduce fatigue, and keep you focused. Whether you're a developer, designer, writer, or just spending time online, Eye Break is your personal vision assistant. Download Eye Break today and see the difference!

About

IRIS · Eye Rest Timer

Features
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IRIS is a minimal eye rest timer built for people who spend long hours in front of screens. Based on the 20-20 rule and similar techniques, IRIS runs quietly in the background and reminds you to look away at the right intervals protecting your eyes from strain, dryness, and fatigue. CHOOSE YOUR MODE — Ultra Save: 20 min focus, 2 min break — Golden Ratio: 20 min focus, 20 min break — Pomodoro: 25 min focus, 5 min break — Deep Focus: 50 min focus, 10 min break — Limit: 90 min focus, 15 min break LIVE ACTIVITY & DYNAMIC ISLAND See your session progress at a glance without opening the app. The progress bar updates in real time directly on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island. TRACK YOUR HABITS IRIS keeps track of your completed breaks, daily streaks, and weekly screen time. Small numbers, big difference over time. MINIMAL BY DESIGN No subscriptions. No accounts. No distractions. Just press start.

Screenshots

Eye Break4 screens
IRIS · Eye Rest Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: IRIS · Eye Rest Timer at 2 against Eye Break's —. Eye Break's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Eye Break versus IRIS · Eye Rest Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEye BreakIRIS · Eye Rest Timer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 2 days
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMateusz ArczynskiOMER UNSAL

In-app purchases

None

Eye Break

No in-app purchases

None

IRIS · Eye Rest Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Eye Break free?
Eye Break is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IRIS · Eye Rest Timer free?
IRIS · Eye Rest Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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