LookAway
LookAway
The Mac app
your body thanks you for
A smart break reminder for your Mac — posture nudges and blink
reminders
that quietly take care of your screen habits while you work
To install LookAway, run the following command in your terminal:
Less eye strain.
Less screen fatigue.
Breaks that don't
break your flow
Healthier screen habits,
automatically
“Love the app. Haven't had a headache since installing!”
“I will probably live longer simply because of this app.”
“I'm a coach who primarily works with remote professionals in the tech space, and I've been recommending LookAway to my clients. It's a total game changer for helping prevent tension headaches, eye strain, and promoting healthier work habits through mindful breaks.”
“LookAway has been my favorite productivity software for the past year. It helps me in a way that nothing else has — I honestly can't imagine working without it now.”
“I've been using LookAway for a few months now, and while it can be annoying sometimes, I know my future self is grateful for the screen breaks that protect my eye health.”
“I've downloaded the LookAway app for Mac to actually enforce my optician's advice of resting my eyes, and it's worth every penny. My eyes feel a lot more comfortable at work now.”
“I often get carried away with work and end up with strained eyes, and LookAway has been a huge help.”
“This is by far the most polished and well-executed app in this category I have ever used.”
LookAway waits for the right moment to show a break reminder,
and gives you a heads-up beforehand.
00:40
Almost time. Your eyes will appreciate this.
Starting
break in 3
Heads up notifications
Get notified when it's time to take a break with snooze options
Menu bar control
Live status and quick access to control LookAway from the menu bar
Floating countdown
A countdown follows your cursor so you're never caught off guard
Automatically pauses during
Screen Recording
Meetings or Calls
Video Playback
Deep Focus Apps
Fullscreen Gaming
Customize timers, sounds, backgrounds, and messages
to create a break experience that suits you
Choose from a collection of calming sounds or add your own
Set the perfect break ambiance with custom images, wallpapers, or gradients
Add personalized messages to keep yourself motivated and refreshed
Integrate screen breaks into
your workflow with smart automations
Run AppleScripts or Shortcuts when a break starts or ends
Designed for
The Mac
LookAway is a fully native Mac app with global keyboard shortcuts, Focus Filters integration, and automatic adaptation to your appearance settings.
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