Comparison

BlinkPause vs EyeCare Routine

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

Head to head
About

BlinkPause

Features
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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.

About

EyeCare Routine

Features
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Take a real break from your screen with the standard 6-section Chinese eye exercise routine—the same moves taught in schools across China, now guided on your iPhone. Whether you work at a desk, study online, or scroll for hours, EyeCare Routine helps you build a simple daily habit: close your eyes, follow the rhythm, and give your eyes a few minutes of rest. WHAT YOU GET • Full 6-section routine (~4 minutes) with voice counts and demo video for each section • Fujian standard edition: knead Zanzhu, press Jingming, knead Sibai, temples & upper brow, Fengchi, earlobes & toe grip • Learn tab with step-by-step instructions, acupoint locations, rhythm tips, and common mistakes • Practice one section or run the full routine anytime • Local reminders so you never forget a break during your workday • History, streaks, and a contribution heatmap to stay motivated • Achievements and share cards for your progress • English and Chinese UI, plus separate Chinese and English voice tracks • No account, no ads, no data collection—everything stays on your device WHO IT'S FOR • Office workers and remote teams • Students and parents • Developers, designers, and anyone who stares at a screen all day HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap Start Eye Exercises on the home screen. 2. Follow the muted demo video and voice count for each of the 6 sections. 3. Open Learn anytime to read detailed instructions before or after practice. 4. Set reminders for weekdays or custom times. SUPPORT THE APP EyeCare Routine is free. If you find it helpful, you can leave a voluntary tip in Settings → Support the Developer. IMPORTANT EyeCare Routine is for general wellness and daily eye-care habits only. It is not medical advice and does not diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. If you have persistent eye pain, vision changes, or other symptoms, please see an eye care professional.

Screenshots

BlinkPause4 screens
EyeCare Routine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EyeCare Routine at none against BlinkPause's 1. 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. BlinkPause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EyeCare Routine asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
BlinkPause versus EyeCare Routine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlinkPauseEyeCare Routine
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTECHNICAL DOST SOLUTIONS建辉 邓

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BlinkPause

One-time1
  • BlinkPause Pro$1.99
None

EyeCare Routine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BlinkPause free?
BlinkPause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EyeCare Routine free?
EyeCare Routine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BlinkPause or EyeCare Routine have ads?
Neither BlinkPause nor EyeCare Routine shows ads.

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