Lumo is a menu bar companion that provides smart break reminders to protect your eyes from screen fatigue.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
United States
+1
DeskRest Alternatives
Apps similar to DeskRest include Stretchly, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Workrave, Loook, BreakTimer and ZenBreak. There's no shortage of Health Tools like DeskRest, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Alternatives list
Context-aware wellness app for Mac. Sound-guided eye exercises, 8 break types, Smart Break Grouping, immersive breaks with BYO music, cursor-following nudges, meeting & video detection, Pomodoro, Shortcuts, Focus Filters & Siri. 14-day free trial. $14.99 one-time.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- United States
+3
Restier helps you maintain healthy habits while working. Get timely reminders to rest your eyes, correct your posture, and take meaningful breaks. Key features include customizable work sessions and breaks with the Pomodoro technique, gentle posture reminders, multi-monitor...
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Spain
EU
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Standup is a macOS menu bar app that reminds you to take breaks based on your actual activity. It tracks keyboard and mouse input, so the timer pauses when you step away and only counts real work time. It also detects video calls (Zoom, Teams, etc.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Israel
Daydreamer gently reminds you to rest your eyes with beautiful full-screen break scenes, calming ambient music, and inspirational quotes. Each break is a mini escape — not an interruption.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Mushroom is a pixel-art mushroom that sits quietly on your screen. While you're deep in work, it keeps an eye on the clock so you don't have to, and nudges you at the right moments:
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Germany- EU
A macOS app that blurs your screen when you slouch. Uses Vision framework for real-time posture detection.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew
A free Windows desktop pet that reminds you to drink water, rest your eyes, and stay focused — with adorable animated companions instead of boring notifications.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
China
+3
Netherlands
Sweden
