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24 alternatives to Eye Monitor

A fully AUTOMATED fatigue monitor and reminder for macOS.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Eye Monitor launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1TP
   To prevent dry eyes and back pain, I created a macOS app▲67

   In 2019, I experienced eye soreness and back pain for a while because I was constantly working long hours in front of my 16 inch Macbook without any rest. I decided to do something to change that. I’m not a fan of Apple Watch or smartbands. So the first thing I did was looking for some reminder software to remind me to take a break in the App Store, but none of them were smart enough for my needs. I wish the software could automatically tell if I was working, rather than requiring me to manually set an alarm. At the same time, when I go to the bathroom or drink coffee, it can automatically…

   2022 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Usage▲465

   System activity monitor for Mac and iPhone

   2025 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Breaks For Eyes▲161

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

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Eye Timer for Mac▲96

   Take breaks to protect your eyes and health

   2019 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   LookAway▲226

   Protect your eyes while boosting your productivity

   2024 · its alternatives →

6. 6MA
   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 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   DeskMinder▲623

   Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

   2025 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ScreenWatchDog▲69

   Notify when the screen change

   2023 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

   Open source screen break timer for macOS

   Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →

10. 10
    EyesOff▲184

    Alerts you when someone peeps at your screen

    2025 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Zzzappy▲239

    Science-backed breaks to protect your vision & prevent RSI

    Apr 2026 · 100plans.vercel.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    LookAway 2▲281

    The Mac app your body thanks you for

    Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    posture.watch▲146

    Protect your eyes, fix your posture

    2025 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Stats▲179

    macOS system monitor in your menu bar

    2020 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Away From Keyboard (AFK)▲152

    Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

    2018 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    focusedOS▲376

    Hide all distractions with one click

    2024 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    MacMonitor▲106

    Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

    Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Look Up for Mac▲269

    Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule

    2015 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Gaze Guard▲103

    Instant Privacy & Screen Blur

    Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Blink▲252

    Strengthen your eyesight with eye tracking

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Sensei Monitor▲163

    A brand new Mac system monitor, built completely in SwiftUI

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Tweny▲263

    Focus timer that actually cares about your eyes

    Dec 2025 · apps.lvrpiz.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Iris▲103

    Protect your eyes from your computer's LCD

    2018 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Blink Eye▲137

    A minimalist eye care reminder app based on 20-20-20 rule

    2024 · its alternatives →

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