LookAway Alternatives

LookAway is described as 'Native Mac break reminder that pauses during meetings and video, and can lock your iPhone so the break isn’t just more screen time' and is a Prevent RSI app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to LookAway for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best LookAway alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like LookAway are Workrave, Loook, knook and BreakTimer.

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  1. 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!

    69 Big Stretch Reminder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  2. InOculus icon
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    InOculus is a simple desktop timer designed to push you towards taking breaks from computer screen.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Windows
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  3. Hability icon
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    Hability is a wellness app for desk workers that helps combat the effects of sedentary behavior. Through regular reminders, it prompts users to do quick, effective exercises throughout the day, to increase activity levels and reduce neck and back pain.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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  4. Mibreaker icon
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    Break reminder software that reminds you to take breaks at a desired interval. Every reminder includes an illustration of a stretch exercise for inspiration.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. Optimize your brain for learning. Microbreaks.co incorporates proven, peer-reviewed study hacks in a beautiful timer app. Our hacks increase study efficiency, focus, and will ultimately save you time! Also, we have cute cats to keep you company! 🐱

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
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  8. 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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. Breaker icon
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    Breaker is a handy and easy to use program that will remind you that you need to take a break. Working for a lot of hours in a row is not good, but sometimes you do that, without noticing how much you stood in front of your computer and how tired you are.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. 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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  11. MoovBuddy icon
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    MoovBuddy is a whole new exercise app. All of the exercise programs are prepared by doctors and physios according to medical literature. Exercises are classified by body parts (like back, neck, knee, etc.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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