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24 alternatives to Rest

Your break reminder and Pomodoro timer

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Rest launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Just Focus▲73

   Simple break reminder with Pomodoro

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Pomodoro Time▲420

   Simple Pomodoro timer in your Mac's menu bar

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Later Mac Reminders▲137

   Create quick reminders with presets

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Waiting List▲131

   Create (and view) countdown timers in your Mac Menu Bar

   2017 · waitinglist.site · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Break▲143

   Reminders to take short breaks from your computer

   2016 · trybreak.xyz · its alternatives →

6. 6
   PomodorYo▲121

   The Yo Pomodoro Timer

   2014 · pomodoryo.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Breaks▲118

   A quiet Pomodoro that lives in your menu bar.

   May 2026 · gjinprelvukaj.github.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Atento for Mac▲212

   Avoid procrastination and distractions at work

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Pomodoro Time▲74

   Simple Pomodoro timer

   2015 · xwavesoft.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Pause▲99

    A Mac app that reminds you to rest

    2021 · harshil.net · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Blinkk▲120

    Simple app to remind you to take breaks

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Pomo Timer▲202

    A menu bar app to boost productivity

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Snooze▲84

    Quick & automatic email reminders for Apple Mail

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Pomobaro▲82

    A pomodoro timer that lives in your menu bar

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

    Open source screen break timer for macOS

    Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Hint▲112

    A simple mindfulness reminder for macOS

    2017 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Break▲184

    Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

    2017 · inspiringlife.co · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Awareness ▲114

    Reminds you to take breaks without being annoying

    2015 · iamfutureproof.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Tadam▲182

    Simple Mac menubar app for Pomodoro

    2015 · tadamapp.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Sprints▲134

    The quick and simple Pomodoro timer for Mac

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Instant for Mac▲132

    A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

    2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    GoodTask 3 for Mac▲132

    Task manager based on Apple's reminders and calendars

    2016 · goodtaskapp.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Mini stopwatch▲144

    A mini stopwatch for your menu bar

    2025 · clemstation.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Pomodoro.cc▲177

    Manage your time more effectively - Boost your productivity

    2015 · its alternatives →

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