Rest Time
Native macOS break reminder that adapts to actual computer use, recognizes time away automatically, and can enforce full-screen breaks without Accessibility permission.
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Features
Properties
- Privacy focused
- Lightweight
Features
- Dark Mode
- Support for Multiple Monitors
- Works Offline
- Fullscreen Pause
- Sits in the MenuBar
- Break timers
- Idle Detection
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Rest Time information
Developed by
publicspace.net Licensing
Proprietary and Commercial product.Pricing
One time purchase (perpetual license) ranging between $13 and $26.Alternatives
34 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
What is Rest Time?
Rest Time is a native macOS menu-bar break reminder designed to help people take regular pauses during long computer sessions. Rather than relying on a simple wall-clock timer, it starts counting when you become active, treats time spent away from the Mac as an informal break, and adjusts automatically after sleep and wake.
Before a scheduled break, Rest Time can provide advance warnings. At break time, it displays a calm full-screen overlay across all connected displays and can optionally make the break harder to dismiss, while retaining an emergency exit for situations where an early return is necessary.
Breaks can be postponed, and reminders can be disabled temporarily for presentations, meetings or other interruption-sensitive work. Rest Time automatically re-enables itself afterwards so that break reminders are not accidentally left switched off.
Rest Time runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon Macs and does not require macOS Accessibility permission. It is available as a one-time purchase with a fully functional 14-day trial.