Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Restier
Smart break reminders for people who forget to take breaks
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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LookAway 2▲281Hello, 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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Mac app that reminds you to take breaks
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
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Breaktime Buddy▲257Smarter breaks. Sharper mind. Escape the doomscroll.
2025 · terspective.com · its alternatives →
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TouchGrass▲335Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land · its alternatives →
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DeskBreak▲76Browser Extension: Smart Breaks for a Healthier Workday
2024 · deskbreak.app · its alternatives →
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StretchMinder▲111Work break timer with guided movement & breathing exercises
2020 · getmoova.app · its alternatives →
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Cuely▲2781-min guided exercises to stay well all day with reminders
2021 · cuely.ai · its alternatives →
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2019 · break45.com · its alternatives →
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Work-life balance timer. Daily Reminder, take a break.
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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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 →
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Awareness ▲114Reminds you to take breaks without being annoying
2015 · iamfutureproof.com · its alternatives →
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Breakly▲3A smart break reminder for healthier workdays
Aug 2026 · breakly.microprotools.com · its alternatives →
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Take a Break▲68Reminders to take breaks and sync with others
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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A smart break reminder that respects your work rhythm
Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Pauses are productive. Break reminders for better health.
2025 · pausitive.app · its alternatives →
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