Recess Alternatives

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, BreakTimer and ZenBreak.

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  1. 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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  2. Eyefoo icon
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    Does too much time using computer gives you dry eyes and fatigue discomfort? Eyefoo is a timer to remind you to rest, keep you from repetitive strain injury and help stay healthy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
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  3. 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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  4. Pause icon
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    Pause periodically reminds you to take a break, and step away from the computer.

    63 Pause alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  5. Sitting for hours in front of a computer screen has its consequences. Headaches, eye pain, burnout, and what doctors call Computer Vision Syndrome.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Twenttty icon
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    Give your eyes a break.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  7. 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

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. 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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
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