Restio: Eye Rest & 20-20-20
Blink Reminder, Screen Breaks
Free · In‑App Purchases
Built on the 20-20-20 rule ophthalmologists recommend for screen workers. Smart timers, guided eye exercises, Apple Watch & a macOS menu bar timer.
Restio protects your eyes from digital eye strain using the doctor-recommended 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
Whether you work at a screen all day or scroll late into the night, Restio is the intelligent eye rest companion your eyes have been waiting for.
WHAT IS THE 20-20-20 RULE?
Every 20 minutes of screen time, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Ophthalmologists worldwide recommend it to reduce eye strain, dry eyes, and headaches caused by prolonged screen use. Restio makes it effortless.
KEY FEATURES
Timer & Modes
- Smart 20-20-20 countdown timer with ambient mesh gradient that shifts by time of day
- Pomodoro Mode: 25-minute focus blocks with structured breaks
- Guided rest sessions with a meditative breathing eye animation
- Ambient soundscapes during rest: ocean, chimes, rain, and breathing
Eye Exercises
- 4 guided eye exercises: Palming, Focus Shifting, Figure 8, Distance Gazing
- Step-by-step guidance during each exercise countdown
- Perfect for screen break relief and digital eye strain recovery
Gamification & Habits
- XP system, levels, and 12 achievement badges
- Daily goal tracking with streaks and frost protection
- Buddy System: pair with a friend for shared accountability
- Make eye care a habit you actually enjoy
Platform Integration
- Live Activities & Dynamic Island: real-time timer on your lock screen
- 4 Home Screen Widgets: small, medium, circular, and inline
- Apple Watch App: standalone timer with complications
- 5 Siri Shortcuts: start rest, check streak, start Pomodoro, and more
- Focus Mode integration: auto-activates during rest sessions
- HealthKit: mindful minutes logged automatically (Premium)
- iCloud Sync: all data synced across all your devices
Customization
- 5 visual themes: Ocean, Sunset, Forest, Midnight, System
- Adjustable work intervals, rest duration, and daily goals
- Data export as CSV for your records
Privacy
- No ads, no tracking, no third-party analytics
- All data stays on your device and iCloud
FREE FEATURES
- Core 20-20-20 timer (unlimited)
- 2 guided eye exercises
- Streaks, XP, and badges
- 2 widgets, Siri, Watch app
PREMIUM (7-DAY FREE TRIAL)
- Custom work and rest intervals
- All 4 guided eye exercises
- Extended rest sessions
- 3 premium themes
- HealthKit mindful minutes sync
- Advanced stats, heatmap, and insights
- Unlimited data export
Your screen time is not going anywhere. But your eye strain can.
Download Restio and give your eyes the breaks they deserve.
Terms of Use: https://kuthaygumus.github.io/restio/terms/
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This update fixes three issues you reported:
• Apple Watch now stays in sync with your iPhone's rest count.
• The timer keeps running during level-up celebrations — no tap needed to continue.
• Your personal timer lengths are always remembered, right from launch.
Thank you for the feedback that made this release happen.
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Information
- Seller
- Kuthay GUMUS
- Size
- 6.4 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 18.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 18.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 15.0 or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 2.0 or later. - Apple Watch
Requires watchOS 11.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
English and 9 more
- English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Turkish
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Restio Pro $14.99
- Restio Pro Lifetime $49.99
- Restio Pro $2.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 Kuthay Gumus