Look Away Alternatives

Look Away is described as 'This is a minimalistic Mac app which reminds you to take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes, i.e. enforce the 20-20-20 rule. These breaks help preserve the eyes from strain, dryness, fatigue and other ill effects of the Computer Vision Syndrome' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Look Away for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Flathub apps. The best Look Away alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Look Away are Workrave, ZenBreak, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and Micro-Break.

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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.

    66 Stretchly alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
     
    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Look Away.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Look Away.

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceLook Away is Free and Open Source
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightLook Away is not according to our users
  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.

    65 Workrave alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  3. ZenBreak icon
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    ZenBreak gently reminds you to take meaningful breaks from your devices. Customize your breaks and embrace a healthier relationship with technology.

    64 ZenBreak alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Half the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects over 50% of people.

    37 Glance - Prevent Eye Strain alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is the most popular commercial alternative to Look Away.

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryLook Away is Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  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.

    64 BreakTimer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
     
  7. Safe Eyes Linux icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  8. 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.

    63 LookAway alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
     
    • LookAway is the most popular iPhone alternative to Look Away.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryLook Away is Free and Open Source
  9. Loook icon
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    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    37 Loook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Iris icon
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    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Time Out icon
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    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.

    173 Time Out alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. DeskRest icon
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    Customizable macOS wellness assistant with break reminders, posture alerts, stretch prompts, eye strain reduction, and on-screen progress tracking to support ergonomic habits, mental focus, and overall comfort for professionals, students, and office workers.

    44 DeskRest alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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