Dev tools · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to AppHalt
Pause unused Mac apps & reclaim speed in one click
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.
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Effortless▲487Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.
2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →
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MacQuit▲107Quit all running Mac apps in one click from your menu bar
Mar 2026 · awesomemacapp.com · its alternatives →
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Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows
2015 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →
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Breaks For Eyes▲161A Mac app to get rid of eye strain, dry eyes and fatigue
2018 · tryintermission.com · its alternatives →
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Usage▲461For everyone curious about how their devices are performing, I made an app that lets you monitor many aspects of a Mac. It is a lightweight, customizable, and very convenient app for everyday use. Also available for iPhone and iPad. Check it out, and I would love to hear your feedback!
2025 · usage.pro · its alternatives →
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LookAway 2▲281Hello, I'm Kushagra and I am the indie developer behind LookAway (I've posted about it earlier but it has received quite a lot of updates since the last time so I am posting it again). LookAway is a native break reminder for macOS that doesn't interrupt. I built it because I work from home and I spend a lot of time in front of my screens. It's very easy for me to get lost in the flow and I can end up sitting for hours. Due to this, I started facing issues like eye strain and back pain by the end of the day. The solution to this was simply taking enough breaks throughout the day. But…
Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →
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Clean app switching. One app at a time. Like iOS on Mac.
2021 · its alternatives →
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MagicQuit▲131Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore
2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →
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Chunk▲298Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
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Quitter for Mac▲280Automatically hide or quit apps after periods of inactivity
2016 · marco.org · its alternatives →
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Look Up for Mac▲269Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break
2018 · akshaykadam.me · its alternatives →
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2012 · flyingmachinestudios.com · its alternatives →
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MinuteBar▲128The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
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FindFocus▲134Anti-procrastination app for Mac to break bad online habits
2017 · findfocus.net · its alternatives →
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