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24 alternatives to Refreshie: A WFH fatigue-buster app

Your ally for a fatigue-free, healthier you.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Refreshie: A WFH fatigue-buster app launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Balance▲472

   A time tracking app with focus on work-life balance

   2022 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Cuely▲278

   1-min guided exercises to stay well all day with reminders

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   WFH Wakeup▲102

   Energize your WFH routine with movement breaks.

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Breaks For Eyes▲161

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

   2018 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

   Open source screen break timer for macOS

   Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →

6. 6
   LookAway 2▲281

   The Mac app your body thanks you for

   Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Pause▲347

   A mental wellness habit

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Work From Home Scheduler▲108

   A home scheduling tool to improve productivity when you WFH.

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   BurnoutBuddy▲108

   Free anti-burnout & self-control tool for workaholics.

   2022 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Productiv.▲244

    Reclaim your  focus with distraction-free work routine

    2024 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    LookAway▲226

    Protect your eyes while boosting your productivity

    2024 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Supp▲72

    Manages distractions while WFH

    2020 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    StretchMinder▲111

    Work break timer with guided movement & breathing exercises

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Refreshino▲22

    Sitting kills! Bring life into your work hours

    2025 · refreshino.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Unwind▲142

    A refreshing & distraction-free mindful breathing companion

    2019 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Gentler▲82

    Support long-term wellbeing by knowing your activity levels

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Buddymove▲139

    MacOS app that helps you stay healthy and feel great

    2021 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Pause▲99

    A Mac app that reminds you to rest

    2021 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mellow▲31

    Screen Break Reminder

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20TP
    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 →

21. 21
    HOLi▲76

    Working hours, water balance, reminder

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    EyeRest▲14

    Take care of your eyes.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Rest Your Eyes▲74

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

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Balance Timer▲10

    A timer app to balance Productivity and Rest.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

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