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Healthy breaks that don’t break your focus

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    The Mac app your body thanks you for

    Apr 2026 · lookaway.com

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    Breaks118

    A quiet Pomodoro that lives in your menu bar.

    May 2026 · gjinprelvukaj.github.io

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    Pause99

    A Mac app that reminds you to rest

    2021

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    Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions

    Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land

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    BREAK164

    Take a break without being judged

    2018

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    Open source screen break timer for macOS

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    Hello, 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…

    Jun 2026 · lookaway.com

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    Smarter breaks. Sharper mind. Escape the doomscroll.

    2025

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    LookAway226

    Protect your eyes while boosting your productivity

    2024

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    Daybreak205

    An intelligent to-do app that learns when to remind you

    2016

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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

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    Browser Extension: Smart Breaks for a Healthier Workday

    2024

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

    2018

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    Break184

    Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

    2017

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    FacePause150

    Look away to pause YouTube videos

    2018

  16. 16MA

    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

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    Smart break reminders to protect your eye health

    Jan 2026 · apps.udook.com

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    Zzzappy239

    Science-backed breaks to protect your vision & prevent RSI

    Apr 2026 · 100plans.vercel.app

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    Buddymove139

    MacOS app that helps you stay healthy and feel great

    2021

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    Blinkk120

    Simple app to remind you to take breaks

    2017

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    Protect your eyes, fix your posture

    2025

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    Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break

    2018

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    A minimalist gesture timer from your Mac menu bar

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    The fastest way to stay focused and beat procrastination

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