Work · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Standly – Standing Desk Timer for Mac
A simple sit-stand timer to improve posture/reduce back pain
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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Better Posture▲101A simple timer that reminds you to stand up once in a while
2015 · betterposture.co · its alternatives →
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Mac app that reminds you to take breaks
2018 · apps.apple.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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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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DeskMinder▲623Create quick desktop reminders with just one click
2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · 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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A free 15 min daily stretch routine to help desk workers avoid aches and pains
2023 · stretch15.com · its alternatives →
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Subtitle: Keep track of sitting/standing times!
2025 · its alternatives →
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StandChamp▲114Helping standing desk owners build healthy habits
2025 · standchamp.com · its alternatives →
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Stretch It▲120A minimalist gesture timer from your Mac menu bar
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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OutStanding▲97Remember to stand up, even on Windows
2018 · outstanding.vercel.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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Take breaks to protect your eyes and health
2019 · adelmaer.com · its alternatives →
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Improve Posture, Reduce Back Pain, Boost Productivity
2023 · posturenet.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Backed AI ▲207Your Daily AI Companion for Back Pain & Posture Correction
2025 · backedapp.com · its alternatives →
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Targeted Exercises & Stretches For Desk Workers
Jan 2026 · ollyposture.com · its alternatives →
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