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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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    Stand App▲263

    A simple Mac app to make standing a habit

    2015 · getstandapp.com · its alternatives →

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    A 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 →

  4. 4TP

    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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    A simple Mac app to make standing a habit.

    2020 · getstandapp.com · its alternatives →

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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…

    Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

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    StandUp▲76

    Reminding you to get up from your desk

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Create quick desktop reminders with just one click

    2025 · deskminder.appps.od.ua · its alternatives →

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    Protect your eyes, fix your posture

    2025 · its alternatives →

  10. 10

    Reduce 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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    Helping standing desk owners build healthy habits

    2025 · standchamp.com · its alternatives →

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    Improve your posture with this simple macOS menu bar app

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    A minimalist gesture timer from your Mac menu bar

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Remember to stand up, even on Windows

    2018 · outstanding.vercel.app · its alternatives →

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    Cuely▲278

    1-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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    Hability▲171

    Helping desk workers combat neck and lower back pain

    2024 · dev.to · its alternatives →

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    Improve your posture with a real-time monitoring app for Mac

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Your Daily AI Companion for Back Pain & Posture Correction

    2025 · backedapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Improve your posture with your AirPods

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Targeted Exercises & Stretches For Desk Workers

    Jan 2026 · ollyposture.com · its alternatives →

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