Take a break - Rest Reminder

Smart breaks for healthy work

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

Mac

**TakeABreak - Your Smart Rest Assistant** Long computer hours lead to eye strain, neck pain, and reduced focus. TakeABreak is an elegant macOS menu bar app that helps you take regular breaks, protect your health, and boost productivity. **Core Features** **Smart Rest Reminders** • Menu bar countdown keeps you aware of work/rest rhythm • Customizable work duration (recommended 25-60 minutes) • Customizable rest duration (recommended 5-20 minutes) • Optional notifications before rest time **Immersive Rest Experience** • Full-screen rest view for true eye relaxation • Import custom images (JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, etc.) • Animated GIFs play automatically • Built-in relaxing sounds and start/end alerts **Strict Mode** • Optional enforcement of rest periods • Builds consistent break habits • Ensures you actually rest and protect your health **Personalization** • Custom work/rest status text • Light/dark theme support • Auto-follows system appearance • Launch at login option **Multilingual Support** • 11 language interfaces • Global market coverage • Auto-follows system language **VIP Features** • 7-day free trial of all features • Annual subscription or lifetime purchase • Family Sharing supported **Why Choose TakeABreak?** • **Protect Vision** - Regular eye breaks prevent fatigue • **Boost Efficiency** - Pomodoro principle: balanced work = better results • **Build Habits** - Strict mode keeps you consistent • **Elegant Design** - Native macOS UI, smooth experience • **Privacy First** - Local data storage, nothing uploaded **Perfect For** • Developers, designers, and other computer-intensive workers • Students and researchers who need extended focus • Anyone who cares about eye health and productivity Download TakeABreak today and work healthier, smarter! **Terms of Use** This app is subject to Apple's standard terms of use. For details, please see: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

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Fixed an issue where images would not sync.

Version 1.5.1

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    Information

    Seller
    洧 郝
    Size
    3.3 MB
    Category
    Health & Fitness
    Compatibility
    Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
    • Mac
      Requires macOS 14.6 or later.
    Languages
    English and 10 more
    • English, Arabic, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese
    Age Rating
    4+
    In-App Purchases
    Yes
    Copyright
    © 2025 HaoWei
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    • Supports

    • Family Sharing

      Some in-app purchases and subscriptions may be shareable with your family group when Family Sharing is enabled. Learn More

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