iCare vs Mochi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iCare
This app provides gentle reminders to follow the 20-20-20 rule, helping to reduce digital eye strain. It offers simple, one-tap functionality for starting breaks and customizable schedules to fit your workday.
- 20-20-20 rule reminders
- One-tap break initiation
- Customizable intervals and durations
- Working hours filtering
- Focus mode integration
- Apple Watch haptic reminders
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iCare helps you follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. It's the simplest way to reduce eye strain from screens. WHY THE 20-20-20 RULE? Eye doctors recommend this rule to reduce digital eye strain. The problem isn't knowing about it — it's remembering to do it. iCare handles that for you. HOW IT WORKS 1. Get a gentle reminder every 20 minutes 2. Tap once to start the break 3. Look at something in the distance for 20 seconds 4. Done. The next reminder is scheduled automatically. No menus to navigate. No complicated workflows. One tap and you're done. APPLE WATCH — THE BEST WAY TO USE IT A subtle haptic tap on your wrist is the perfect reminder. You don't need to pull out your phone, and you won't miss it. Start the countdown right from your watch. Works great without Apple Watch too. iPhone notifications are fully supported. DESIGNED TO BE QUIET Most reminder apps are too loud and aggressive. iCare is quiet by default: • Haptics on, sound off • Clean, minimal interface • No streaks, badges, or gamification • No wellness bloat — just one simple habit CUSTOMIZE YOUR SCHEDULE • Set your own reminder interval • Choose your break duration • Define working hours so you're not disturbed outside of them • Filter by weekdays • Integrates with Focus modes — pause or adjust reminders automatically COMPLETELY FREE No subscriptions. No paywalls. No ads. The full app is free, including Apple Watch support. PERFECT FOR • Office workers and remote workers • Developers and designers • Students • Gamers • Anyone who spends hours looking at screens Take care of your eyes. It only takes 20 seconds.
Mochi
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Meet Mochi, a small friend who reminds you to rest your eyes. Every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds: the 20-20-20 rule for eye strain, turned into a habit you'll want to keep. Long hours at a screen can leave your eyes tired. As your eye rest reminder, Mochi nudges you at the right moment, tells you where to look, and turns every break into progress you can see. HOW IT WORKS • Choose your hours, days and rhythm, so reminders only arrive while you work • When it's time, hold the button and look far away while Mochi counts down • Every rest fills a piece of today's ring. Close the ring and Mochi brings you a gift MOCHI'S WORLD • Unwrap gifts and collect 26 accessories and 7 colors • Dress Mochi your way and watch it grow, stage by stage • Earn 18 trophies for rests, streaks, on-time breaks and closed rings • Keep your streak going: a shield can cover a missed day, and the days you leave out never count SEE THE CHANGE • Minutes spent looking far, on-time rests and closed rings, by week or month • Note how your eyes feel after a rest and follow it week by week • A streak calendar that shows your consistency ALL DAY, EVERYWHERE • Apple Watch: take a rest from your wrist and see when the next one is due • Home Screen widgets for today's ring, your month and your on-time rests • Pause reminders for 30 minutes, an hour or the rest of the day Your rests and progress stay on your device. No account needed. Resting, pausing and changing your rhythm need Eye Rest Pro: monthly with a free trial, or a one-time lifetime purchase. This app helps you build a screen-break habit. It is not a medical device and does not diagnose or treat any condition. Questions or ideas? Send feedback from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.termsfeed.com/live/bdfa134e-3b51-4d0a-9f8f-a9b52c2c3c17
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iCare at none against Mochi's 2. Mochi's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. Mochi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. iCare asks for nothing beyond the download.
iCare ships an update every 4 months, Mochi monthly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.
| Parameter | iCare | Mochi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars van der Niet | Alex Salas |
In-app purchases
iCare
No in-app purchases
Mochi
- Eye Rest PRO Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Eye Rest PRO Lifetime$19.99









