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24 alternatives to Mellow

Screen Break Reminder

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   Breaks For Eyes▲161

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

   2018 · tryintermission.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Look Up for Mac▲269

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

   2015 · 96problems.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Take a break▲109

   Avoid eye strain, stay focus.

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   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 →

5. 5
   StandUp & Stretch▲80

   Mac app that reminds you to take breaks

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Eye Timer for Mac▲96

   Take breaks to protect your eyes and health

   2019 · adelmaer.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   MellowMe▲60

   An app to help you relax and sleep better

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

   Open source screen break timer for macOS

   Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Away From Keyboard (AFK)▲152

   Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

   2018 · akshaykadam.me · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Happy Eyes▲91

    Protect your eyes from eye strain with Happy Eyes

    2022 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    BREAK▲164

    Take a break without being judged

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Oko▲94

    Give your eyes a break

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Rest Your Eyes▲74

    Prevent eyestrain caused by screens with the 20-20 rule.

    2021 · restyoureyes.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Blinkk▲120

    Simple app to remind you to take breaks

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    EyeRest▲14

    Take care of your eyes.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Break▲184

    Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

    2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Mello▲68

    Relax, kick back & unwind with sounds to soothe your soul

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Focus Mode▲64

    Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Pandan▲87

    Time awareness in your macOS menu bar

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Take a Break▲68

    Reminders to take breaks and sync with others

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Pause▲99

    A Mac app that reminds you to rest

    2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Just Focus▲73

    Simple break reminder with Pomodoro

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Intermission for Mac▲102

    Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime

    2021 · tryintermission.com · its alternatives →

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