Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Breakly
The Ultimate Break Reminder for Mobile User
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Breakly launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Cuely▲2781-min guided exercises to stay well all day with reminders
2021 · cuely.ai · its alternatives →
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Breakly▲3A smart break reminder for healthier workdays
Aug 2026 · breakly.microprotools.com · 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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Mom Clock▲742Hi HN, I’ve tried dozens of reminder and habit apps over the years. They’re all polite. Gentle. Easy to ignore. So I built something intentionally different. Mom Clock is a reminder app that behaves more like a strict parent than a productivity coach: – no snoozing – no “later” – optional app blocking using Screen Time APIs The idea came from my own behavior: I don’t need motivation — I need enforcement. This is not for everyone. Some people hate it. Some people love it. I’m genuinely curious where HN stands on this tradeoff: comfort vs. effectiveness. Happy to answer questions about: –…
Jan 2026 · momclock.com · its alternatives →
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TouchGrass▲335Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land · its alternatives →
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Your calmer, digital detox experience on iPhone
Jan 2026 · minimalistphone.com · its alternatives →
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ScreenBreak▲125Hi HN, I built ScreenBreak after realizing that most app blockers failed in practice. “Hard blocks” were too rigid — I either locked myself out entirely or tapped Ignore Limit and kept scrolling. There was no useful middle state. In reality, people still need to open apps like TikTok or Instagram for specific tasks: looking something up, replying to someone, checking updates, etc. The problem isn’t intentional use; it’s the unplanned, unconscious scrolling that follows. I wanted a system that interrupts the impulse without fully preventing access. ScreenBreak uses soft blocking plus…
Dec 2025 · screenbreak.app · its alternatives →
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Pinly▲89Reminders that trigger exactly where you need them
Feb 2026 · pinlyreminders.com · its alternatives →
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Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
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Mac app that reminds you to take breaks
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Track your sober streaks and count days since you started.
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Automatically track screen time and build better habits
2018 · rescuetime.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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Cuely 2.0▲113Optimize your workdays, drink water & stretch in the browser
2022 · cuely.ai · its alternatives →
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Take a Break▲68Reminders to take breaks and sync with others
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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GentleLimit▲99Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps
Mar 2026 · lucidbit.app · its alternatives →
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UsageSafe▲72Control distractions, limit app usage through blocking
2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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