Apps with 'Prevent RSI' feature

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  1. Stretchly icon
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    stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.

    • Prevent RSI App
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    Microbreak
    Best alternatives are Workrave iconWorkraveandZenBreak iconZenBreak64 alternatives
  2. Workrave icon
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    Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use.

    Animated GIF showing some of Workrave's exercises
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandTime Out iconTime Out63 alternatives
  3. Micro-Break icon
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    Micro-Break is a menu bar app made in order to help keep track of time and remind yourself to take micro-breaks.

    Micro-Break screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave51 alternatives
  4. Half the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects over 50% of people.

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave35 alternatives
  5. LookAway icon
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    LookAway puts your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

    LookAway screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave61 alternatives
  6. BreakTimer icon
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    Save yourself from RSI and eye-strain BreakTimer allows you to set up customizable breaks and will remind you to take them. BreakTimer is free and open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

    BreakTimer screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave62 alternatives
  7. Time Out icon
     37 likes

    Break timer with micro-breaks for Mac OS X. It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position fo.

    Time Out screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Super Productivity iconSuper Productivity161 alternatives
  8. Safe Eyes Linux icon
     23 likes

    SafeEyes is an application that tries to protect your eyes from eye strain (asthenopia) by reminding you to take breaks while you're working long hours at the computer. It was created as a free and open source Linux alternative for EyeLeo, a Windows-only app.

    Safe Eyes Linux screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave31 alternatives
  9. Chimeful icon
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    Chimeful is a customizable reminder app for macOS that helps you stay focused, mindful, and active with gentle, non-intrusive chimes—perfect for ADHD minds or anyone craving better flow.

    Chimeful screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Super Productivity iconSuper Productivity51 alternatives
  10. Standly icon
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    A standing desk timer with customizable intervals.

    Standly screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Time Out iconTime Out9 alternatives
  11. Sane Break icon
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    Sane Break is a cross-platform break reminder designed to help you take meaningful breaks without disrupting your workflow. Sane Break allows you to take ownership of when to stop and break. It starts by providing a gentle, non-intrusive reminder through a flashing window.

    Flashing window and the preference page in dark theme
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave10 alternatives
  12. TotalPause icon
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    TotalPause is a break reminder tool designed to remind you to take breaks and help you calm down and focus, enhancing productivity and promoting a healthier lifestyle.

    TotalPause screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandZenBreak iconZenBreak18 alternatives
  13. RSIBreak icon
     21 likes

    RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.

    RSIBreak screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave49 alternatives
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    Camera Mouse is a free program that enables you to control the mouse pointer on your computer screen just by moving your head.

    Best alternatives are Enable Viacam iconEnable Viacam4 alternatives
  15. Pomy icon
     2 likes

    Pomy is a desktop widget-style app designed to prevent eye strain by reminding you how long to focus on-screen and when to take a break. Inspired by the 20-20-20 rule by optometrists.

    Pomy screenshot 1
    Best alternatives are Stretchly iconStretchlyandWorkrave iconWorkrave23 alternatives