WristSaver AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Health Tools

The best Health alternative to WristSaver is stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WristSaver and many of them are Health Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Health Tool alternatives to WristSaver are Workrave, LookAway, BreakTimer and Iris.

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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.

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WristSaver alternatives page was last updated Oct 27, 2023
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  1. stretchly icon
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    stretchly

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    stretchly is cross-platform open source app that reminds you to take breaks when working with computer.

    60 stretchly alternatives
    Microbreak

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Disable break reminder
    Skip to the the next break
    +8
    Break

    Properties

    1.  Customizable
    2.  Minimalistic
    3.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiplatform
    2.  Periodic Reminders
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Stretches
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Portable
    9.  Fullscreen support
    10.  Easy LMS intergration
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    • stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to WristSaver.

    • stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WristSaver.

    • stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceWristSaver is Free and Open Source
    • stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightWristSaver is not according to our users
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    Workrave

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    Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use.

    59 Workrave alternatives
    Animated GIF showing some of Workrave's exercises

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Spread the word
    It's coffee time!
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    Your working day is over now…

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Multiple Timers
    2.  Stretching
    3.  Floating windows
    4.  3D animated exercises
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Portable
    8.  Reading mode
    9.  Stretches
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  4. LookAway icon
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    LookAway

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    LookAway puts your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

    57 LookAway alternatives
    LookAway screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    LookAway Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Native application
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    • LookAway is the most popular commercial alternative to WristSaver.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryWristSaver is Free and Open Source
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    Iris

    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

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    BreakTimer

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    Save yourself from RSI and eye-strain BreakTimer allows you to set up customizable breaks and will remind you to take them. BreakTimer is free and open source and available for Windows, macOS and Linux.

    58 BreakTimer alternatives
    BreakTimer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Break timers
    3.  Eye Protection Mode
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  7. Iris icon
    Iris icon

    Iris

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    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

    136 Iris alternatives
    Iris screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris screenshot 1

    Iris Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Blue light filter
    7.  Built-in timer
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  8. Time Out icon
    Time Out icon

    Time Out

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    Break timer with micro-breaks for Mac OS X. It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position fo.

    156 Time Out alternatives
    Time Out screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Time Out Features

    1.  Screen time
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  10. Eyeleo icon
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    Eyeleo

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    EyeLeo is a handy PC application that reminds you to take a break for your eyes.

    55 Eyeleo alternatives
    Eyeleo screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Eyeleo Features

    1.  Screen time
    Eyeleo screenshot 1
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    +2
    Eyeleo screenshot 3
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  11. Fadetop icon
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    Fadetop

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    FadeTop is a visual break reminder for Windows. At regular intervals, it fades your desktop into a bluish color, and displays current time.

    45 Fadetop alternatives
    Fadetop screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Fadetop Features

    1.  Portable
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  12. SmartBreak icon
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    SmartBreak

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    SmartBreak is a revolutionary ergonomics program that reminds you to look away from your computer screen and enforces you to take regular breaks based on your usage.

    51 SmartBreak alternatives
    SmartBreak screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    SmartBreak Features

    1.  Stretching
    2.  Timer
    SmartBreak screenshot 1
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  13. AntiRSI icon
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    AntiRSI

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    AntiRSI is a program for Mac OS X that helps prevent RSI (repetitive strain injury) and other computer related stress. It does so by forcing you to take regular breaks, yet without getting in the way. It also detects natural breaks so it wont force too many breaks on you.

    44 AntiRSI alternatives
    AntiRSI screenshot 1

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac

    AntiRSI Features

    1.  Stretching
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  14. Big Stretch Reminder icon
    Big Stretch Reminder icon

    Big Stretch Reminder

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    Big Stretch is a free simple reminder tool that prompts a user to take regular breaks and helps prevent the symptoms of RSI. Alternatively it can be a simple reminder program to tell you when it’s your coffee break!

    53 Big Stretch Reminder alternatives
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 1
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 2
    +3
    Big Stretch Reminder screenshot 3

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Pomodoro Timer
    4.  Timer
    5.  Timer for tasks
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  15. Emanen Motomu icon
    Emanen Motomu icon

    Emanen Motomu

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    It is very easy to fall into bad habits when using a computer for hours on end. You care about what you are doing, so can sometimes push yourself too far, or over-strain yourself. The human body isn't built to sit in one position for endless hours, gripping a mouse or typing...

    43 Emanen Motomu alternatives
    Emanen Motomu screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Emanen Motomu Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Timer
    Emanen Motomu screenshot 1
    Emanen Motomu screenshot 2
    +1
    Emanen Motomu screenshot 3
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed. Last version, 3.2, released in May 2015, can be still downloaded from Codeplex.

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