Recess Alternatives

Recess is described as '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' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Recess for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and BSD apps. The best Recess alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Recess are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and ZenBreak.

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    A page that reminds you to take an eye break every 20 minutes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
    • 20-20-20 Eyebreak is the most popular Web-based alternative to Recess.

    • 20-20-20 Eyebreak is Free and Open SourceRecess is Free and Proprietary
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    This free program reminds you to take regular computer rest breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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
     
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    Optimize your brain for learning. Microbreaks.co incorporates proven, peer-reviewed study hacks in a beautiful timer app. Our hacks increase study efficiency, focus, and will ultimately save you time! Also, we have cute cats to keep you company! 🐱

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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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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    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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    In today’s world we sit without moving for long hours in front of the computer screen. We hurt our eyes, shoulders, backs, and wrists. A short break every once in a while can reduce repetitive-stress injuries associated with computer usage.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Rest Time icon
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    Taking regular rest breaks away from your computer is essential to stay focused and productive throughout the day. Short breaks also boost concentration and prevent discomfort and Repetitive Strain Injuries.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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
     
  10. Breather icon
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    An app that nudges you to breathe, stretch, step away, or simply rest your eyes. So, take a breather because less is more!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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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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    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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