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24 alternatives to GentleLimit

Mindful screen time for macOS without blocking apps

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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Serene▲266
The macOS app to get your focus back 🤫
2019 · ventureharbour.com · its alternatives →
2
Effortless▲487
Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.
2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →
3
TouchGrass▲335
Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land · its alternatives →
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LookAway 2▲281
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…
Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →
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focusedOS▲376
Hide all distractions with one click
2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →
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minimalist phone app for iOS ▲356
Your calmer, digital detox experience on iPhone
Jan 2026 · minimalistphone.com · its alternatives →
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Look Up for Mac▲269
Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule
2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →
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Focus▲221
A Mac app to block distracting websites
2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →
9
Lungo▲285
Keeps your Mac awake
2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87
Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
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Tweny▲263
Focus timer that actually cares about your eyes
Dec 2025 · apps.lvrpiz.com · its alternatives →
12
Undisturbed for macOS▲92
Distraction free Do Not Disturb mode with hidden Dock badges
2017 · app-enzeller.com · its alternatives →
13
Zenitizer for Apple Vision Pro▲108
Meditate in visionOS
2024 · its alternatives →
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Hint▲112
A simple mindfulness reminder for macOS
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Effortless 2.0▲110
The fastest way to stay focused and beat procrastination
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Gaze Guard▲103
Instant Privacy & Screen Blur
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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MagicQuit▲131
Automatically closes apps when you're not using them anymore
2023 · magicquit.com · its alternatives →
18
Clearminute▲78
Avoid distractions. Unlock the potential of your 24h. 🚀
2019 · clearminute.github.io · its alternatives →
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Tomosu▲83
Lock your apps by default to improve your digital wellbeing
Mar 2026 · tomosu.app · its alternatives →
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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 →
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Intermission for Mac▲102
Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime
2021 · tryintermission.com · its alternatives →
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Eye Timer for Mac▲96
Take breaks to protect your eyes and health
2019 · adelmaer.com · its alternatives →
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1Sense▲80
Mindful pomodoro timer
2021 · its alternatives →
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LookAway – a native macOS app for building healthy screen habits▲25
LookAway is a smart break reminder app for Mac with screen break, blink, and posture reminders that adapt to your work. Reduce eye strain and build healthier screen habits without disrupting your flow.
2025 · lookaway.app · its alternatives →

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