Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to SmartPause
Healthy breaks that don’t break your focus
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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Breaks▲118A quiet Pomodoro that lives in your menu bar.
May 2026 · gjinprelvukaj.github.io · 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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TouchGrass▲335Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land · 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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LookAway is a smart break reminder app for Mac with screen break, blink, and posture reminders that adapt to your work. Reduce eye strain and build healthier screen habits without disrupting your flow.
2025 · lookaway.app · 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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DeskBreak▲76Browser Extension: Smart Breaks for a Healthier Workday
2024 · deskbreak.app · its alternatives →
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Breaks For Eyes▲161A Mac app to get rid of eye strain, dry eyes and fatigue
2018 · tryintermission.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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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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Smart break reminders to protect your eye health
Jan 2026 · apps.udook.com · its alternatives →
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Take regular breaks and stay healthy with this app
2016 · inchwest.com · its alternatives →
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I built this small macOS app in my spare time to solve something that was bothering me. I have a standing desk… but I wasn’t really using it. I’d get deep into work and forget to stand for hours — which led to back pain and fatigue. I didn’t want a Pomodoro timer — I wanted something more gentle, that would nudge me to stand, help me build a better routine, and gradually increase my standing time like a habit-forming system. So I made Break in Motion. It’s a lightweight app that: Lives in the menu bar Reminds you to stand and move Tracks your streaks and progress Increases your standing time…
2025 · breakinmotion.com · its alternatives →
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Instant for Mac▲132A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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