Break Time Reminder
Stay Productive and Healthy
Only for Mac
$1.99
Mac
Break Time Reminder is a simple and effective app that helps you take regular breaks from your computer. Set the timer for the desired length of your work period and break, and the app will automatically remind you when it's time to take a break.
• Break Time Reminder is your perfect companion for maintaining health and productivity during work.
Taking regular breaks can help you improve your focus and productivity. When you work for long periods of time without a break, your productivity can start to decline. Taking a short break every 20-30 minutes can help you stay refreshed and focused.
It can also help you reduce stress and improve your overall health. When you sit for long periods of time, your risk of developing health problems such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes increases. It's also bad for your eyes. Taking a short break every 20-30 minutes can help you get up and move around, which can help reduce stress and improve your health.
• Never miss your break at the computer again!
Key Features:
• Customizable Work and Break Times:
Set your preferred work and break durations to suit your schedule and work habits.
• Screen Blocker with Themes
Once your work time ends, a screen blocker activates with a reminder to take a break. Choose from various themes to make your break screen more enjoyable.
• Auto-launch
The app automatically starts when you turn on your computer, ensuring you never forget to take care of your health.
• Sound Alert Post-Break
A sound alert plays after your break, signaling it’s time to get back to work.
• Pre-Break Notification
Receive notifications in advance to prepare for your break.
• Menu Bar Timer
Display the timer on the macOS menu bar for easy access and constant visibility.
• Skip Break Restriction
You can choose to restrict the skipping of breaks to maintain regularity.
• Auto-Skip Break
If you’re away from your computer, the break is automatically skipped.
Get the Break Time Reminder app and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced work-life routine.
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Version 2.0
• Five break screens: Classic, Timer, Ring, Breathe and guided eye exercises, in four looks: Transparent, Emerald, Ocean and Graphite.
• Short eye breaks based on the 20-20-20 rule.
• Working hours: reminders only on the days and at the times you choose.
• Pauses while your screen is locked or your Mac is asleep. Time away can count as a break.
• A notification before each break, with Wait 1 Minute, Wait 5 Minutes, Skip and Start Now.
• Pause reminders for 30 minutes, 1 or 2 hours, or until tomorrow.
• A new menu shows your next break, the time left and today's stats.
• Redesigned settings with tabs and previews of every break screen.
• Any schedule: breaks every 1 to 1440 minutes, lasting 1 to 180 minutes.
• Fixed Open at Login on macOS 13 and later.
• New languages: German, French, Spanish, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. Switch the language right in Settings.
• Dark mode, multiple displays and an emergency exit.
The developer, Pavel Chiniaev, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- Pavel Chiniaev
- Size
- 1.5 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
- Mac
- Languages
English and 6 more
- English, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish
- Age Rating
9+
- 9+
- Contains
Health or Wellness Topics
- Copyright
- © Pavel Chiniaev

