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24 alternatives to StandUp & Stretch

Mac app that reminds you to take breaks

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. StandUp & Stretch launched in 2018; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Pause▲99
A Mac app that reminds you to rest
2021 · its alternatives →
2
Stand App 2▲93
A simple Mac app to make standing a habit.
2020 · its alternatives →
3
BREAK▲164
Take a break without being judged
2018 · its alternatives →
4
LookAway 2▲281
The Mac app your body thanks you for
Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →
5
LookAway, a Mac break reminder that knows when not to interrupt▲77
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 · its alternatives →
6
Stand App▲263
A simple Mac app to make standing a habit
2015 · its alternatives →
7
TouchGrass▲344
Context-aware break reminders without invasive permissions
Jul 2026 · touchgrass.land · its alternatives →
8
Breaks For Eyes▲161
A Mac app to get rid of eye strain, dry eyes and fatigue
2018 · its alternatives →
9
Break▲184
Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.
2017 · its alternatives →
10
Take a Break▲68
Reminders to take breaks and sync with others
2020 · its alternatives →
11
Better Posture▲101
A simple timer that reminds you to stand up once in a while
2015 · its alternatives →
12
Awareness ▲114
Reminds you to take breaks without being annoying
2015 · its alternatives →
13
Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87
Open source screen break timer for macOS
Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →
14
Blinkk▲120
Simple app to remind you to take breaks
2017 · its alternatives →
15
Stretch It▲120
A minimalist gesture timer from your Mac menu bar
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
16
Away From Keyboard (AFK)▲152
Reduce eye strain with reminders to take a break
2018 · its alternatives →
17
Eye Timer for Mac▲96
Take breaks to protect your eyes and health
2019 · its alternatives →
18
Pandan▲87
Time awareness in your macOS menu bar
2021 · its alternatives →
19
Touch Bar Timer▲186
A little stopwatch for your Mac's touch bar
2018 · its alternatives →
20
Intermission for Mac▲102
Avoid eye pain and fatigue by limiting your screentime
2021 · its alternatives →
21
Remember to stand 🔼🔼🔼▲91
Visual reminder to stand up once an hour 👀
2021 · its alternatives →
22
OutStanding▲97
Remember to stand up, even on Windows
2018 · its alternatives →
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To prevent dry eyes and back pain, I created a macOS app▲67
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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stndup▲196
Reminds you to take a break from work once in a while
2017 · its alternatives →

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