LookAway

At launch, you’ll need to set your focus and break lengths, which you can later customise. The focus timer starts, and the app moves to the menu bar. Here, you can check on it and adjust your settings.

When a break is due, a message pops up on your screen and covers your desktop. You’re prompted to look away and rest your eyes, but you can skip the break if you prefer. An optional notification can alert you of an upcoming break to avoid interruptions.

The app offers numerous quality-of-life features to help you integrate it into your workflow.

A soft chime plays when your break ends, which is helpful if you’ve risen from your desk.

If you’re idle for over a minute, the timer pauses. Five minutes of idle time resets the timer, starting a new focus period when you return to work.

The app pauses completely during meetings or calls to avoid interrupting important conversations.

LookAway seamlessly blends into your routine without getting in the way.

Many break reminders are either too intrusive or not intrusive enough. LookAway strikes a perfect balance by gently nudging you to take breaks without forcing you. Its intuitive design allows you to tweak every aspect of its functionality to suit your needs.