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. 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
     
  2. MoovBuddy icon
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    MoovBuddy is a whole new exercise app. All of the exercise programs are prepared by doctors and physios according to medical literature. Exercises are classified by body parts (like back, neck, knee, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  3. Breaker icon
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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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    Ergonomic support utility that regularly reminds you to take breaks from using your computer, similar to tools like Workrave and Safe Eyes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Pause icon
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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  7. OfficePhysio icon
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    OfficePhysio is an online video exercise service to prevent and cure computer-related back, neck & shoulder problems. How does it work? Simple. On www.officephysio.com users watch and imitate easy office-suitable exercises.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • OfficePhysio is the most popular Web-based alternative to Look Away.

    • OfficePhysio is Freemium and ProprietaryLook Away is Free and Open Source
  8. PetBar icon
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    Do you miss the peaceful moments when your cat or dog sleeping around while you are working?

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Pandan icon
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    Pandan 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
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