Taking regular rest breaks away from your computer is essential to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Short breaks also boost concentration and prevent discomfort and Repetitive Strain Injuries.
- Prevent RSI App
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+1Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
Neckee is an app that records the number of neck movements through facial movement tracking. Improve posture in your neck, shoulders, and back without purchasing additional monitoring equipment.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- iPhone
- iPad
Healthy tech is an all in one solution for mitigating the health risks that are associated with computer use, it forces you to take frequent breaks, prevents excessive use and helps you adhere to your sleep schedule.
- Health Tool
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
+2Bring a touch of tranquility to your daily routine with Mindful Spirit, your personal mindfulness companion. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or a seasoned practitioner, Mindful Spirit helps you stay present and centered throughout the day.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
StretchMinder is an app designed for people who spend long hours chained behind their desks and want to make a positive change in their lifestyle to improve their overall health, productivity, and wellbeing.
- Prevent RSI App
- Freemium • Proprietary
- iPhone
Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+2Look Up helps you remember to rest your eyes, using the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look up for 20 seconds, at something more than 20 feet away. Look Up is a highly rated health app that helps you keep focused in a healthy way.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+2Ergonomic support utility that regularly reminds you to take breaks from using your computer, similar to tools like Workrave and Safe Eyes.
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Android
An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!
- Prevent RSI App
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
DeskRest is a smart macOS app engineered to enhance your productivity and comfort during extended work sessions. Featuring customizable break reminders, posture alerts, DeskRest optimizes your daily work routine.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+3Microbreak Boss is the coolest break timer ever! It promotes a productive and healthy lifestyle and lets you fully customize every option.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
+1PC WorkBreak provides proper reminders to reduce your RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) risk. It offers multi-type break reminders such as micro-break, stretch, eye exercises and walk, based on your PC usage model, and all settings are configurable.
- Paid • Proprietary
- Windows
+5Pandan is a time awareness tool, not a traditional time tracker or break reminder. It shows you how long you have been actively using your computer, to make you aware and let you decide when it's time to take a break.
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
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