Look Away Alternatives

Look Away is described as 'This is a minimalistic Mac app which reminds you to take a 20 second break to look at something 20 feet away every 20 minutes, i.e. enforce the 20-20-20 rule. These breaks help preserve the eyes from strain, dryness, fatigue and other ill effects of the Computer Vision Syndrome' and is an app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Look Away for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and Flathub apps. The best Look Away alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Look Away are Workrave, Loook, knook and BreakTimer.

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  1. Take a break. Contribute to erdogany/chime development by creating an account on GitHub.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  2. OfficePhysio icon
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    OfficePhysio is an online video exercise service to prevent and cure computer-related back, neck & shoulder problems. How does it work? Simple. On www.officephysio.com users watch and imitate easy office-suitable exercises.

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    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  3. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
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  4. 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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  5. 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
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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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
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  9. StretchMinder is an app designed for people who spend long hours chained behind their desks and want to make a positive change in their lifestyle to improve their overall health, productivity, and wellbeing.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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  10. 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
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  11. 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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  12. EyeBuddy icon
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    EyeBuddy is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that helps prevent digital eye strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, take a 20-second break and look at something 20 feet (6 meters) away.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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