Rest Alternatives

Rest is described as 'App for your computer that keeps you productive and healthy throughout the day' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Rest for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Rest alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Rest are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and ZenBreak.

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  1. DetoxKit icon
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    Protect your vision with Detox Kit, the gentle eye care app for macOS. Prevent digital eye strain with smart break reminders designed to improve your focus and long-term eye health.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. 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
     
  4. Daydreamer gently reminds you to rest your eyes with beautiful full-screen break scenes, calming ambient music, and inspirational quotes. Each break is a mini escape — not an interruption.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Restier icon
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    Restier helps you maintain healthy habits while working. Get timely reminders to rest your eyes, correct your posture, and take meaningful breaks. Key features include customizable work sessions and breaks with the Pomodoro technique, gentle posture reminders, multi-monitor...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. 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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. 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
     
  9. 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
     
  10. Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Twenttty icon
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    Give your eyes a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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