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24 alternatives to ScreenWatchDog

Notify when the screen change

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ScreenWatchDog launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Muzzle▲1,120

   Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing

   2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   posture.watch▲146

   Protect your eyes, fix your posture

   2025 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Set Sleep Pro▲101

   Put your computer to sleep

   2024 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Lungo▲285

   Keeps your Mac awake

   2017 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   MinuteBar▲128

   The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

   2018 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FocusNotch▲88

   Transform your productivity

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   NoNotify▲112

   Put your mac in Do Not Disturb mode when you need it

   2020 · 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 →

9. 9
   Mouse Jiggler for Mac▲139

   Prevent your Mac from sleeping

   2025 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Eye Timer for Mac▲96

    Take breaks to protect your eyes and health

    2019 · its alternatives →

11. 11TP
    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 →

12. 12
    LookAway▲226

    Protect your eyes while boosting your productivity

    2024 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Zzzappy▲239

    Science-backed breaks to protect your vision & prevent RSI

    Apr 2026 · 100plans.vercel.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Screen Time for Windows▲155

    Measure your productivity, get AI suggestions

    2023 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Eye Monitor▲5

    A fully AUTOMATED fatigue monitor and reminder for macOS.

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    OffScreen 2.0▲92

    Less screen time, more focus.

    2020 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    ScreenVeil▲86

    Hide what shouldn’t be seen on your computer

    May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Glowix▲83

    Keep your Mac display awake exactly when you need it

    May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Changed▲169

    Monitor and get push notifications when a website changes

    2018 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    SleepX for iOS▲85

    The ultimate sleep cycle app for Apple Watch

    2018 · its alternatives →

21. 21MA
    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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    Sleep Monitoring 2▲65

    App monitoring sleep with movement, snoring, pulse

    2022 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    In Your Face▲87

    Never be late to your meetings again!

    2019 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    TimerApp▲117

    A simple stopwatch app for macOS ⏱️

    2019 · its alternatives →

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