Top 7 LookAway Competitors & Alternatives in 2025
Updated onFind more companies like LookAway. We've shortlisted leading alternatives and mapped their strengths, pricing, and go-to-market focus.
LookAway
Best for power usersA native macOS break-reminder app that uses smart detection, blink/posture reminders, and iPhone sync to reduce eye strain and encourage regular, mindful breaks.
Starts at $38 / per personal license (2 seats) / other
Competitors
- #1
Time Out
Best for power usersA long-standing macOS break-reminder app (by Dejal) offering configurable micro- and longer breaks, themes, scripts, and an optional supporter purchase.
Starts at $0 / free (optional supporter purchase) / other
#2Stretchly
Best for power usersOpen-source, cross‑platform break reminder with customizable micro- and long-break schedules and lightweight client builds for macOS, Windows and Linux.
Starts at $0
- #3
BreakTimer
Best for power usersA free/open-source cross-platform desktop app that enforces and schedules periodic breaks to help prevent eye strain and RSI.
Starts at $0
#4DeskRest
Best for power usersModern macOS smart break and posture reminder focused on intelligent detection, streaks and customizable break routines with lifetime and subscription pricing.
Starts at $19.99 / per license (1 Mac) / other
#5Break in Motion
Best for power usersA native Mac app that nudges users to stand and move with gamified progress, achievements and optional Pro upgrades (free tier available).
Starts at $0 / free (in‑app upgrades available) / other
- #6
BreakTime
Best for consumersA simple, inexpensive Mac/iOS break-reminder utility with 'enforce' options and intelligent rescheduling to encourage regular breaks.
Starts at $4.99 / per license / other
- #7
Workrave
Best for power usersA free open‑source tool (historically for Windows/Linux) that reminds users to take microbreaks and rest to help prevent RSI and overuse injuries.
Starts at $0
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