BlinkPause vs Eye Routine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ 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) โข Dusk and Midnight visual themes โข Custom focus lengths: 15, 20, 25, or 30 minutes โข 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.
Eye Routine
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Eye Routine helps you take short screen breaks and follow visual focus exercises. Choose a voice-guided visual routine, browse visual exercises, explore Gabor-style pattern exercises, save favourites, or set a rest timer for regular pauses during the day. The app includes calm eye-movement patterns, focus exercises, patterned visual drills, and more challenging reaction-style exercises that can also suit gamers looking for short screen-break or focus warm-ups. The app is designed for daily screen users who want a simple way to pause, refocus, and follow guided visual routines without creating an account. Features: * Voice-guided visual routine * Easy, medium, and advanced focus exercises * Gabor-style pattern exercises * Quick reaction-style visual drills * Calm eye-movement patterns * Save favourite exercises * Build and play your own routine * Screen-break timer with local reminders * Simple dark interface Eye Routine is not a medical app. It does not provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Terms of Use: https://www.appstar.uk/apps/eye-routine/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://www.appstar.uk/apps/eye-routine/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Eye Routine at every 2 days against BlinkPause's every 3 months. Eye Routine also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 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 Eye Routine sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BlinkPause ships an update every 3 months, Eye Routine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BlinkPause | Eye Routine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TECHNICAL DOST SOLUTIONS | APPSTAR LTD |
In-app purchases
BlinkPause
- BlinkPause Pro$1.99
Eye Routine
- Eye Routine Premium$3.991 Month
- Eye Routine Premium7 Days trial$24.991 Year







