LookAway Alternatives

LookAway is described as 'MacOS tool that automates regular screen breaks with blurred displays, customizable intervals, intelligent pausing, and user-friendly controls to help users reduce eye strain' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LookAway for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best LookAway alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LookAway are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and ZenBreak.

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  1. Lumo is a menu bar companion that provides smart break reminders to protect your eyes from screen fatigue.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. 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

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Stretch Break ergonomic software reminds you to take stretch breaks to avoid RSIs. Animated figures show you how. Reduce stress and muscle and joint aches.Includes ErgoHints workstation setup guide and eye exercises. Developed by a team of health care professionals.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Ergonomic support utility that regularly reminds you to take breaks from using your computer, similar to tools like Workrave and Safe Eyes.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  5. Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. 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
     
  7. 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.

    9 StandUp - Break Reminders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. TimeBomb icon
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    Have you been on the computer too much lately? Experiencing eye strain after trying to squash that pesky bug? Playing COD for hours even though you still haven't won a Warzone game yet?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    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
     
  10. EyeBuddy icon
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    EyeBuddy is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that helps prevent digital eye strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Move! icon
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    Move! for Mac helps you get healthy at your desk. Only standing up from your desk regularly will make you feel good after intense work. Move! will make you do that.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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