EyeDefender Alternatives

EyeDefender is described as 'Freeware rest reminder designed to prevent Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS) resulting from working on a computer for hours. CVS symptoms include eyestrain, blurred vision, delayed focusing, headaches, back and neck aches, dry and burning eyes, light sensitivity' and is a Prevent RSI app in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to EyeDefender for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Flathub apps. The best EyeDefender alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like EyeDefender are Workrave, ZenBreak, Micro-Break and BreakTimer.

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    WorkPace is one of the most sophisticated computer ergonomics packages available. WorkPace monitors your mouse and keyboard

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    A Desktop Application, which helps to prevent eye strain when you work at the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    We know that it is not good for our health when spending hour after hour in front of the screen. It might effect our bodies negatively, e.g., stiff, throbbing, ... Recess is necessary. We need to take a short break, e.g.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Eyefoo icon
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    Does too much time using computer gives you dry eyes and fatigue discomfort? Eyefoo is a timer to remind you to rest, keep you from repetitive strain injury and help stay healthy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
    • Hability is the most popular Android, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to EyeDefender.

    • Hability is Paid and ProprietaryEyeDefender is Free and Proprietary
    • Hability is CustomizableEyeDefender is not according to our users
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    Physical therapy: breathwork, stretching, and eye exercises at the workplace.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. EyeLoveU icon
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    EyeLoveU is a free software which can help you care for the eyes. It will remind you when it's time to have a break while using the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    WristSaver is a free and open source rest reminder application for Mac OS X.

    WristSaver is written in Cocoa and takes advantage of all the advanced features of that environment on Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    eyeBreak is a tiny app designed to sit in the Windows tray and provide a non-ignorable message reminding you to take a break from what you are working on. Encouraging you to perform eye exercises, take comfort breaks, or generally you can use the application to remind you simply...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Breaker is a handy and easy to use program that will remind you that you need to take a break. Working for a lot of hours in a row is not good, but sometimes you do that, without noticing how much you stood in front of your computer and how tired you are.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    EyeCare4US is a free program for Windows, aimed at protecting eyes from computers, it shows us a window to remind us to take a break after a period of staying working in a computer. When it’s time to rest your eyes away from the computer monitor, the program will play a rain...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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