Take a break
Smart break reminders to protect your eye health
Take a break launched on January 6, 2026 with 6 votes, #2,272 of 14,584 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches.
What it does
Smart Break reminders, protect your eye health Based on the Pomodoro principle, TakeABreak reminds you to rest regularly. Relieve neck strain and stay efficient while staying healthy Smart Timers Live countdown in the menu bar keeps you on pace. Customize work (25–60 min) and break durations to fit your routine. Immersive Breaks Full-screen break view to truly rest your eyes. Import custom images and GIFs with calming sounds for a peaceful moment.
TakeABreak is a thoughtfully designed macOS menu bar app based on the Pomodoro principle to remind you to take regular breaks and protect your eyes.
Based on the Pomodoro principle, TakeABreak reminds you to rest regularly. Relieve neck strain and stay efficient while staying healthy. Thoughtfully designed features for a better work-and-rest experience. Live countdown in the menu bar keeps you on pace. Customize work (25–60 min) and break durations to fit your routine. Full-screen break view to truly rest your eyes. Import custom images and GIFs with calming sounds for a peaceful moment. Need discipline? Enable strict mode to enforce full-screen breaks. Exit requires your system password or Touchfrom apps.udook.com
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