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Time Out

Remind yourself to take a break

Time Out is a Mac break scheduler for you if long computer sessions make you forget to pause. You can set your own break routine and review your daily activity.

by Dejal · 96% positive (188)

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Helps you Take breaks & reduce eye strain 18 Build better habits 17 Track time & billable hours 12

What you get

Give yourself regular breaks without watching the clock.

Time Out gives you scheduled prompts to step away from your Mac, so you don't have to remember every pause yourself. You can start with 10-minute breaks after an hour of work and 15-second micro pauses, then adjust the timing to suit your day. You can also add recurring lunch breaks or turn off micro pauses if they interrupt your rhythm.

When a reminder isn't enough, you can have your screen locked during a break. If pauses would interfere with work in a particular app, you can exclude that app from the schedule. Spoken prompts, music, or custom actions can signal when your break starts or ends.

You also get daily reports of your breaks and app use, giving you a way to check whether you're actually making room for pauses rather than spending the whole day at your desk.

  • Pause without clock-watching

    You get reminders for short pauses, longer breaks, and lunch on a schedule you choose.

  • Make breaks harder to ignore

    You can lock your screen during breaks when a reminder alone isn't enough.

  • Avoid poorly timed interruptions

    You can skip scheduled pauses while a particular app is open.

  • Review your daily routine

    You can see your breaks and app activity organized by day to check how often you pause.

Best for

  • You lose track of time during long Mac sessions
  • You want a regular break routine while working remotely
  • You need adjustable pauses rather than a fixed schedule

Skip it if

You don't need it if you already take regular breaks without reminders or screen lockouts.

Screenshots

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From the developer

When you spend working hours in front of a computer, a Mac can actually turn into an enemy. It makes you slouch. Kills your productivity. Distracts with endless notifications. Time Out is a break scheduling app that will make you friends again.
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