BlinkPause vs WorkZen
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
BlinkPause
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BlinkPause helps protect your eyes during long screen sessions using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. The free app includes a focus timer, guided eye-reset breaks, streaks, a Home Screen widget, and the Mist theme. BLINKPAUSE PRO (one-time purchase, yours forever) ⢠Dusk and Midnight visual themes ⢠Custom focus lengths: 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes ⢠Custom eye-reset breaks: 20, 30, 40, or 60 seconds No subscriptions. No ads. One simple payment unlocks Pro for good. Your session history stays on your iPhone.
WorkZen
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Your day: 9 a.m. in the chair, 6 p.m. still in the chair. Shoulders tight, eyes dry, and that glass of water on your desk ā untouched since morning. WorkZen is the desk-health companion that actually looks after you, so you don't have to remember: STAND UP ā gentle reminders to get up and move, tuned to your work rhythm. Manual or auto. DRINK WATER ā log your daily intake with one tap. Reminders when you've forgotten your glass. REST YOUR EYES ā 20-20-20, blinking, and guided eye breaks for screen-heavy days. STRETCH ā short desk routines for tight necks, shoulders and backs, with step-by-step voice guidance. NAP ā a smart break timer that wakes you refreshed, not groggy. Want more than a timer? WorkZen's wellness clock walks you through the body's natural two-hour energy cycles ā an ancient system for better sleep, focus and digestion, explained with modern science, not mysticism. Everything works offline. No account. No data shared. No subscription ā one-time unlock, yours forever. Your body was built to move. WorkZen just reminds you when. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: WorkZen at fortnightly against BlinkPause's every 3 months. WorkZen also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BlinkPause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WorkZen sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BlinkPause ships an update every 3 months, WorkZen fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlinkPause | WorkZen |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TECHNICAL DOST SOLUTIONS | ęę č·Æ |
In-app purchases
BlinkPause
- BlinkPause Pro$1.99
WorkZen
- Lifetime Premium$3.99









