Comparison

EyeBreak 20 vs ToneTime

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

Head to head
About

EyeBreak 20

Features
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EyeBreak 20 is a minimalist timer for the 20-20-20 screen break habit: every 20 minutes, look about 20 feet away for 20 seconds — a simple way to ease digital eye strain during long work sessions. Start a session, choose how long you plan to work, and let EyeBreak 20 handle the reminders. Local notifications keep break prompts reliable, while Live Activities and Dynamic Island support give you a subtle glanceable timer on supported iPhones. Features: - One-tap work sessions - 1, 2, 4, and 8 hour session lengths - Local break start and break complete reminders - Lock Screen Live Activity - Dynamic Island companion on supported devices - Track your streak and break history - Optional tip jar with no locked features EyeBreak 20 is a habit timer, not medical advice.

About

ToneTime

Features
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Forget to take breaks while studying, working, or using a screen? ToneTime reminds you to pause at your own pace, with a weekly schedule that fits your day. No account. No ads. YOUR OWN RHYTHM • Start with 20 minutes of screen time and a 20-second break, or choose your own durations • Timers follow elapsed time, even while your screen is locked or you use another app • Pause, continue, or take a break early A SCHEDULE THAT FITS • Choose start and end times and days of the week • A new cycle starts at the scheduled start time; timers and reminders stop at the end time • Choose reminder sounds and manage sound, in-app haptics, and break-end notifications separately SIMPLE AND PRIVATE • Designed for iPhone and iPad • English and Simplified Chinese • No account, advertising, or third-party analytics SDK • Settings, your current cycle, and review-prompt frequency records stay on your device • Does not read, display, or upload app names, browsing history, or screen content Screen Time permission is required to maintain daily schedules and ongoing reminders outside the app. Notifications must be enabled to receive reminders. Sounds depend on iOS silent mode, Focus, and notification settings. ToneTime schedules breaks using elapsed time. It does not measure how long you actually look at a screen or block other apps. ToneTime helps you build a daily break habit. It does not provide medical diagnosis, treatment, or professional health advice.

Screenshots

EyeBreak 204 screens
ToneTime4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToneTime at none against EyeBreak 20's 3. ToneTime also leads on update cadence (every 4 days 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. EyeBreak 20 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ToneTime asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EyeBreak 20 ships an update every 2 months, ToneTime every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
EyeBreak 20 versus ToneTime: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEyeBreak 20ToneTime
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDustin Ober光旭 赵

In-app purchases

3 purchases

EyeBreak 20

One-time3
  • Coffee Tip$0.99
  • Lunch Tip$2.99
  • Big Thanks Tip$4.99
None

ToneTime

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EyeBreak 20 free?
EyeBreak 20 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToneTime free?
ToneTime is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EyeBreak 20 or ToneTime have ads?
Neither EyeBreak 20 nor ToneTime shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EyeBreak 20 or ToneTime?
EyeBreak 20 ships an update every 2 months, and ToneTime every 4 days. Most recently, EyeBreak 20 was updated on October 5, 2026 and ToneTime on October 7, 2026.

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