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Products that do what Daydreamer does

The break reminder for Mac you'll actually look forward to

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   Daybreak▲205

   An intelligent to-do app that learns when to remind you

   2016

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   Break▲184

   Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

   2017

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   BREAK▲164

   Take a break without being judged

   2018

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   LookAway, a Mac break reminder that knows when not to interrupt▲77

   Hello, 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…

   Jun 2026 · lookaway.com

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   TouchGrass▲344

   Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions

   Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land

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   LookAway 2▲281

   The Mac app your body thanks you for

   Apr 2026 · lookaway.com

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   Chunk▲298

   Timeblock your day and focus without the friction

   2025

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   Tweny▲263

   Focus timer that actually cares about your eyes

   Dec 2025

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   Breaktime Buddy▲257

   Smarter breaks. Sharper mind. Escape the doomscroll.

   2025

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    Time 2▲271

    Stay focused and crush procrastination

    2017

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    Breaks For Eyes▲161

    A Mac app to get rid of eye strain, dry eyes and fatigue

    2018

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    Blinkk▲120

    Simple app to remind you to take breaks

    2017

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    Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

    Open source screen break timer for macOS

    Jan 2026

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    Streaks for Mac▲77

    The todo list that helps you form good habits

    2020

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    Mellow▲31

    Screen Break Reminder

    2025

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    Chunk▲78

    An essential macos productivity app

    Apr 2026 · chunkapp.net

17. 17MA
    macOS app to reduce eye strain (open-source)▲43

    my first app, a Mac menu bar utility to remind you to blink more. any feedback would be much appreciated. or make it your own and share :)

    2025 · github.com

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    DayZen: Visual day planner for ADHD brains▲17

    Hey HN, I've struggled with time-blindness my whole life. ADHD means I can write 14 tasks on a to-do list and genuinely believe I'll finish them before lunch. Reality disagrees at 11 PM when everything falls apart. DayZen is my solution: your day as a 24-hour radial clock. Tasks become colored arcs. When the circle fills up, it's full. No more lying to yourself about what actually fits. Just shipped 1.4 with Focus Mode The new version adds features I've wanted since day one: Focus Mode: Full-screen timer that zooms into your current task. Distractions fade, simple controls keep you on track.…

    Jan 2026 · apps.apple.com

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    I made a little tool called "Break Me" to help you cool off at work▲13

    Break Me is a fun little time-waster that helps you relax and clears your mind. It’s super simple—just mess around and, out of nowhere, it'll hit you with something you weren’t even thinking about. It’s weirdly fun.

    2025 · breakme.now

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    BreakFlow▲5

    The beautiful Mac break reminder that stays out of your way

    Jul 2026 · magenta-gull-946555.hostingersite.com

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    Capybreaks▲1

    The break reminder that actually makes you smile.

    Apr 2026 · capybreaks.com

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    Mellem▲23

    Short meditations that fit between your meetings.

    Mar 2026 · mellem.work

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    BreakMode▲3

    Smart calendar blocks that protect your sanity.

    Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com

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    RestifEye▲13

    Break reminders that keep you fit

    25d ago · xern-ai.github.io

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