Break Reminders

Name: Break Reminders
Availability: InStock
Author: Khuong Pham

Breather

Break Reminders gives you scheduled prompts to rest your eyes and move your body, aimed at people who spend long stretches working on a Mac.

by Khuong Pham

Get it on the Mac App Store Developer website ↗

Helps you Take breaks & reduce eye strain 18 Build better habits 17 Stay focused & block distractions 33

What you get

You get reminders to look away, stretch, and step away from your Mac.

You get a routine for interrupting long stretches at your Mac: look into the distance for 20 seconds every 20 minutes, then take longer breaks to stand or stretch. You can also schedule water, lunch, or walking breaks, choosing their frequency, duration, and whether they fill your screen or appear as a small banner.

You get advance notice before a break, so you can finish a thought, start early, or postpone. If you tend to dismiss reminders, you can limit snoozes or hide the Skip button. Work-hour settings keep reminders quiet when your day is done.

With the one-time Pro upgrade, you can avoid interruptions during calls, screen sharing, videos, or typing. You also get posture nudges using your AirPods’ motion sensors, detailed break and app-usage history, and daily app limits. Your history stays on your Mac, without an account, analytics, or camera access.

Remember to look away

You get timed prompts to rest your eyes and longer reminders to stand up, stretch, or walk.
Finish before you pause

You get a heads-up before each break and can start early, postpone, or skip.
Keep breaks within work

You can set work hours for each weekday so reminders stay quiet after work.
Notice prolonged head tilts

With Pro and AirPods, you get posture nudges based on motion sensors rather than a camera.
See your break habits

With Pro, you can review detailed break history and app usage, then set daily limits for individual apps.

Best for

You lose track of time during long Mac sessions
You want scheduled eye, stretching, and water breaks
You want AirPods-based posture nudges without a camera

Skip it if

You probably don't need it if you already take regular breaks and don't want timed prompts.

Screenshots

From the developer

Breather is a gentle break reminder that lives in your menu bar. It reminds you to rest your eyes, stretch and stand up, waits when you're busy, and never gets in the way of your work.

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