Recess AlternativesPrevent RSI Apps & Health Tools like Recess

Recess is described as 'We know that it is not good for our health when spending hour after hour in front of the screen. It might effect our bodies negatively, e.g., stiff, throbbing, ... Recess is necessary. We need to take a short break, e.g' and is a Prevent RSI app in the sport & health category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Recess for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, iPhone and BSD apps. The best Recess alternative is Stretchly, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Recess are Workrave, Loook, Glance - Prevent Eye Strain and ZenBreak.

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  1. Stretchly icon

    Stretchly

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

    67 Stretchly alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • Homebrew
    • Chocolatey
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    • Stretchly is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Recess.

    • Stretchly is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Recess.

    • Stretchly is Freemium and Open SourceRecess is Free and Proprietary
    • Stretchly is Customizable, Minimalistic and LightweightRecess is not according to our users
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    Workrave

     203 likes

    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.

    66 Workrave alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  4. Loook icon

    Loook

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    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    38 Loook alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    Iris

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for div...

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  6. Glance - Prevent Eye Strain icon

    Glance - Prevent Eye Strain

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    Half the world’s population will have myopia by 2050. Digital eye strain, also known as computer vision syndrome, affects over 50% of people.

    38 Glance - Prevent Eye Strain alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is the most popular commercial alternative to Recess.

    • Glance - Prevent Eye Strain is Paid and ProprietaryRecess is Free and Proprietary
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    ZenBreak

     10 likes

    ZenBreak gently reminds you to take meaningful breaks from your devices. Customize your breaks and embrace a healthier relationship with technology.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. BreakTimer icon

    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.

    65 BreakTimer alternatives

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    • Snapcraft
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  10. Time Out icon

    Time Out

     37 likes

    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.

    175 Time Out alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  11. LookAway icon

    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.

    64 LookAway alternatives

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    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    • LookAway is the most popular iPhone alternative to Recess.

    • LookAway is Paid and ProprietaryRecess is Free and Proprietary
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    Eyes Care

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    Eyes Care is a desktop application built with Flutter, designed to help users maintain healthy eyes by following the 20-20-20 rule. The app reminds users to take regular breaks and rest their eyes to reduce eye strain and prevent digital eye fatigue.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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  13. Iris icon

    Iris

     32 likes

    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

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    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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  14. RSIBreak icon

    RSIBreak

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    RSIBreak is a small utility to remind you to take regular short breaks. Repetitive Strain Injury is an illness which can occur as a result of continuous work with a mouse and keyboard. The risk of suffering injury increases the longer users work without breaks.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Linux
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  15. Cronometer - Break Reminders icon

    Cronometer - Break Reminders

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    Cronometer is a macOS Menu Bar application designed to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance with seamless break reminders, time tracking, and habit monitoring. Prioritize your well-being while staying productive with powerful features aimed at reducing strain and...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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