Take a Break
A lightweight macOS app that reminds you to take regular breaks, improving focus and productivity while protecting your eye and back health
Requires macOS 14.0 or later.
Features
⏰ Smart Break Reminders
- Customizable break intervals
- Gentle pre-break notifications
🔍 Intelligent Idle Detection
- Automatically pauses when you're away
- Customizable idle threshold settings
- Smart resume when you return to your computer
🖼️ Beautiful Break Experience
- Distraction-free full-screen break mode
- Customizable wallpapers for break screens
- Motivational quotes during breaks
- Current time display
Privacy
- No data collection or tracking
- No internet connection required for core functionality
- All settings stored locally on your device
Early Access Pricing
One-time purchase. Lifetime access. Use it forever.
Personal
For a single user
- ✓ Works on 1 device
- ✓ One-time purchase, lifetime access
- ✓ Lifetime of updates
- ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee
Pro
For your personal devices
- ✓ Works on up to 2 devices
- ✓ One-time purchase, lifetime access
- ✓ Lifetime of updates
- ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee
Max
For the whole family
- ✓ Works on up to 5 devices
- ✓ One-time purchase, lifetime access
- ✓ Lifetime of updates
- ✓ 14-day money-back guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
You'll receive a license key that gives you lifetime access to all current features, future updates, and priority support. There are no recurring subscriptions—it's a one-time purchase.
I am actively working on improving the app, and feature requests are always welcome. If a suggested feature benefits the broader user base, I'll add it to the development roadmap. You can join the Discord community to discuss new features or contact me directly.
Yes, you can manage your devices by contacting us directly or through your Polar dashboard.