Rest Alternatives

Apps similar to Rest include Stretchly, which is open source with a free version. Other options are Workrave, Loook, knook and BreakTimer. Health Tools like Rest are a crowded field, with more than 50 alternatives for Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone.

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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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. Mushroom icon
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    Mushroom is a pixel-art mushroom that sits quietly on your screen. While you're deep in work, it keeps an eye on the clock so you don't have to, and nudges you at the right moments:

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  3. A free Windows desktop pet that reminds you to drink water, rest your eyes, and stay focused — with adorable animated companions instead of boring notifications.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  4. Rest Time icon
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    Native macOS break reminder that adapts to actual computer use, recognizes time away automatically, and can enforce full-screen breaks without Accessibility permission.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. sigstop icon
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    Menu bar break reminder for macOS that infers what you are doing and holds the break while you are on a call, with zero permissions.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. 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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  7. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. Posturio icon
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    Posturio is a native macOS menu bar app that helps desk workers build healthier work habits with active-time reminders for posture, eye breaks, eye exercises, movement, hydration, and guided stretching.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. 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
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  10. RestifEye icon
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    RestifEye reminds you to rest your eyes and move your body at healthy intervals.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

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

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  12. 20 20 20: Eye Break Reminder is an app to remind your eyes to take a break every 20 minutes to prevent digital eye strain.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
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