Alternatives

Products that do what GentleLimit does

Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps

1
Serene▲266
The macOS app to get your focus back 🤫
2019
2
Lungo▲285
Keeps your Mac awake
2017
3
Focus▲221
A Mac app to block distracting websites
2014
4
Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87
Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026
5
LookAway▲226
Protect your eyes while boosting your productivity
2024
6
Undisturbed for macOS▲92
Distraction free Do Not Disturb mode with hidden Dock badges
2017
7
Zenitizer for Apple Vision Pro▲108
Meditate in visionOS
2024
8
Hint▲112
A simple mindfulness reminder for macOS
2017
9
Effortless 2.0▲110
The fastest way to stay focused and beat procrastination
2019
10
Gaze Guard▲103
Instant Privacy & Screen Blur
Mar 2026
11
Snap▲115
Effortless window management for power users on macOS
2025
12
Momotaro▲229
Minimal, calm timer for iOS that invites you to focus.
Dec 2025
13
MagicQuit▲131
Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore
2023
14
Hush▲142
Blur your messy desktop to hide it during screen sharing
Feb 2026
15
Clearminute▲78
Avoid distractions. Unlock the potential of your 24h. 🚀
2019
16
Gentler Streak▲102
Your one-stop shop for everyday health and fitness
2023
17
Intermission for Mac▲102
Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime
2021
18
Hyperfocused▲148
Deep work menubar app for macOS
2023
19
Mindory App▲182
Autism and ADHD friendly daily companion app
2025
20
MinuteBar▲128
The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing
2018
21
Eye Timer for Mac▲96
Take breaks to protect your eyes and health
2019
22
Zzzappy▲239
Science-backed breaks to protect your vision & prevent RSI
Apr 2026
23
FocusNudge▲104
Status bar app to nudge you back into focus!
2025
24
Blinkk▲120
Simple app to remind you to take breaks
2017

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Refine with a description →