Work · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to TakeBreak

Control your screen time for your health and productivity

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TakeBreak launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   ScreenBreak▲125

   Stop mindless scrolling and earn app access through effort

   Dec 2025 · screenbreak.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Daybreak▲205

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

   2016 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   BREAK▲164

   Take a break without being judged

   2018 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   DeskBreak▲76

   Browser Extension: Smart Breaks for a Healthier Workday

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Break▲184

   Task manager & break scheduler for Mac.

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   RescueTime for Mobile▲142

   Automatically track screen time and build better habits

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Mellow▲31

   Screen Break Reminder

   2025 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   LookAway 2▲281

   The Mac app your body thanks you for

   Apr 2026 · lookaway.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   ScreenBreak▲8

   Stop doom-scrolling. Free Android screen-time control.

   Jun 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    WorkBreak▲2

    Smart break & task tracking to boost daily productivity

    Dec 2025 · work-break.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Breaks For Eyes▲161

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

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Work-Break▲12

    Workbreak

    2025 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Reboot▲114

    It's okay to take a break

    2018 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Take a break▲109

    Avoid eye strain, stay focus.

    2019 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    RescueTime▲108

    Take back control of your time

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Rest Now - Screen Break Timer▲87

    Open source screen break timer for macOS

    Jan 2026 · restnow.xyz · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Motion Minute▲153

    Pause, Stretch - right at your desk

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    ZenBreak▲4

    Your desktop oasis from screen fatigue

    2023 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Mindful Focus▲71

    Find out how long you are working without a break

    2021 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Eye Timer for Mac▲96

    Take breaks to protect your eyes and health

    2019 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    EyeRest▲14

    Take care of your eyes.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Take a break▲6

    Smart break reminders to protect your eye health

    Jan 2026 · apps.udook.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Take a break▲6

    Chrome Extension to help you take breaks effectively

    2024 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Ertigo for Health & Productivity▲60

    A healthy way to stay productive

    2022 · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →