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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.
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Muzzle▲1,120Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing
2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →
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ShutEye▲84Soothing sounds and sleep tracker to help you sleep.
2020 · shuteye.ai · its alternatives →
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MinuteBar▲128The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Look Up for Mac▲269Reduce eye strain & exhaustion with the 20-20-20 Rule
2015 · 96problems.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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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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Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
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Take breaks to protect your eyes and health
2019 · adelmaer.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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EyesOff▲184I built EyesOff after getting fed up with people glancing at my screen in coffee shops. I trained a, custom and small, neural network to detect when people look at your screen. Whenever more faces than your allowed threshold are looking at your screen an alert will show. The model being ran locally ensures all data stays on your device - no cloud processing. I would love feedback on the application and any features you think I should implement!
2025 · eyesoff.app · its alternatives →
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Measure your productivity, get AI suggestions
2023 · screentime.monitup.com · its alternatives →
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A fully AUTOMATED fatigue monitor and reminder for macOS.
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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ScreenVeil▲86Hide what shouldn’t be seen on your computer
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Glowix▲83Keep your Mac display awake exactly when you need it
May 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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