Comparison

DayHold vs JoyEye悦眼

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

Head to head
About

DayHold

This app helps you regain control of your digital life by tracking screen time, blocking distracting apps, and encouraging healthy habits. Features include step-based unlocking, location-based unlocking, and content filtering to protect users and families.

Highlights
  • Real-time screen time tracking
  • Smart focus mode with customizable templates
  • Step-based app unlocking
  • Location-based app unlocking
  • Content safety filtering
  • Data analysis and usage reports
  • Flexible time management and limits
Features
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DayHold — Your Smart Screen Time Manager In today's digital age, we spend countless hours staring at our phone screens. DayHold helps you regain control of your digital life, build healthy habits, and reclaim your valuable time and focus. 【Core Features】 1. Real-Time Screen Time Tracking Accurately track usage time for each app Intuitive circular charts showing today's usage Detailed statistics: pickups, notifications, first pickup time, and more View historical data by date 2. Smart Focus Mode One-tap blocking of distracting apps to boost productivity Customizable focus duration for different scenarios Multiple focus templates: Work, Study, Sleep, Fitness, and more Scheduled auto-activation of focus mode 3. Step Unlock Set a daily step goal — walk enough steps to unlock your blocked apps Turn movement into a reward, replacing mindless scrolling with healthy activity Perfect for building an exercise habit without giving up your phone entirely 4. Location Unlock Automatically unlock blocked apps when you arrive at a chosen place (home, office, etc.) Adjustable geofence radius (500m–5000m) to fit any scenario System-level monitoring keeps working even when the app is closed Make "no phone until you're home" a natural, effortless habit 5. Content Safety Filtering Intelligent filtering of inappropriate websites and content Protect yourself and your family from harmful information Custom allowlist and blocklist support Parental control mode to safeguard children's digital safety 6. Data Analysis Reports Daily/weekly usage trend analysis App usage rankings to see where your time goes Longest session duration alerts Smart suggestions to improve usage habits 7. Flexible Time Management Set daily app usage limits Overtime alerts to prevent overuse Break reminders for eye health Sleep mode to automatically restrict apps before bedtime 【Perfect For】 Professionals — Boost productivity, reduce mindless scrolling Students — Focus on studies, stay away from gaming distractions Parents — Manage children's screen time, protect their vision Self-improvers — Build healthy digital habits, achieve life balance 【Legal】 Privacy Policy: https://privacy-3l6.pages.dev/ Terms of Service: https://user-7tk.pages.dev/

About

JoyEye悦眼

Features
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JoyEye is a screen-time rhythm app built around the 20-20-20 rule: about every 20 minutes of focused screen use, it reminds you to look into the distance for at least 20 seconds, so long sessions include regular breaks. KEY FEATURES • Focus and break timer: defaults follow 20-20-20. Both durations are customizable. • On-time reminders: local notifications for the switch between focus and rest, so breaks are harder to forget. • Break experience: a full-screen guide during breaks. Optionally grant Screen Time access so the system can help you stay with the break. • State restore: if the app quits unexpectedly, it tries to resume the timer where you left off. MICRO-MINDFULNESS — A BREAK YOU CAN FEEL A break is more than a countdown. It is a short pause for your eyes and your mind. When a break starts, JoyEye shows a short mindfulness prompt at random — a small, doable action that gently moves your attention from the screen to the distance and your body: • Breathe and look away: take three slow breaths, then rest your gaze on the clearest point in the distance. • Relax your eyes: blink gently, trace a figure-eight, and give your eyes a moment to re-wet. • Reset your neck and shoulders: shrug and release, tuck your chin slightly, roll your shoulders halfway, and let the typing tension go. • Come back to now: feel your feet, count the colors in the distance, and let these few seconds be enough. The prompt appears on the timer screen and on the iOS break overlay, and it stays the same for that break — less empty waiting, and an easier break to actually take. No lectures, no long essays. Each line is a small action you can finish in under a minute. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES (OPTIONAL) Sign in and turn on cloud sync to share timer state and settings across devices. If your phone is locked while your computer is still in use, JoyEye tries to keep the same eye-care rhythm, in a way you can understand. AWAY DETECTION Lock-screen away detection: after a long lock, unlocking can start a fresh focus rhythm, so the timer does not keep running after you have already stepped away. ACCOUNT AND PRIVACY • Core timing works without an account • Cloud sync and sign-in are optional • Each device can choose whether it joins cloud sync WHO IT’S FOR • People who sit at a screen all day • Students and exam prep users who want a gentle reminder, not constant interruption • Anyone who wants a concrete guide during a break, not just a countdown • People who work on both a phone and a computer and want the same eye-care rhythm on both JoyEye is not a medical app and does not replace professional eye care. If you have a vision problem, talk to a doctor. Website: https://www.joyeye.top

Screenshots

DayHold4 screens
JoyEye悦眼3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JoyEye悦眼 at none against DayHold's 3. DayHold's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayHold sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JoyEye悦眼 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DayHold ships an update weekly, JoyEye悦眼 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DayHold versus JoyEye悦眼: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDayHoldJoyEye悦眼
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer柳 杨欣宁 张

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DayHold

Subscriptions2
  • monthly Pro$1.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime Premium$24.99
None

JoyEye悦眼

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DayHold free?
DayHold is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JoyEye悦眼 free?
JoyEye悦眼 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DayHold or JoyEye悦眼 have ads?
Neither DayHold nor JoyEye悦眼 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DayHold or JoyEye悦眼?
DayHold ships an update weekly, and JoyEye悦眼 every 2 months. Most recently, DayHold was updated on October 2, 2026 and JoyEye悦眼 on October 8, 2026.

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