No more digital eye strain
LookAway puts your mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.
Requires macOS 12.0 or above
Regular eye breaks
Reminders tell you when to take breaks, helping you stay focused and protect your eyes
Intelligent Pausing
LookAway smartly pauses during meetings, calls, or when you're idle. It only works when you do
Pre-Break Alert
A gentle heads-up before your break lets you wrap up tasks and ensures you're never caught off guard
Fully customizable
Modify break intervals, durations, or choose to postpone - LookAway adjusts to fit your workflow perfectly
At your fingertips
A handy menu bar icon offers instant access to settings, break controls, and status updates
Delightful Design
With a user-friendly interface and elegant visuals, LookAway is crafted for a smooth and enjoyable experience
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Seamlessly merge work and wellness with LookAway. Let your eyes take a break without breaking your flow.
Requires macOS 12.0 or above
Frequently asked questions
What is LookAway?
LookAway is a macOS app designed to help reduce eye strain by prompting users to take regular breaks after prolonged screen use, a practice recommended by many eye doctors for maintaining eye health.
How does LookAway help reduce eye strain?
Every set interval, LookAway puts your Mac in a break mode, blurring all your screens and displaying a timeout counter. This essentially forces you to rest your eyes, reducing the chance of strain from continuous screen exposure.
How long are the breaks?
The breaks last for 30 seconds by default, but you have the flexibility to customize this duration according to your preferences.
What if I'm in the middle of an important task when the break reminder appears?
No worries! LookAway sends a gentle reminder a minute before the break starts, allowing you to delay the break by 1 or 5 minutes if you're occupied.
Can I skip a break if needed?
Absolutely! Through the menu bar app, you can either pause the timer or choose to skip a break entirely.
What happens if I'm away from my Mac?
LookAway is smart! It detects idle time and automatically pauses the timer. It restarts the timer when you're back, ensuring you don't miss out on essential breaks.
How does LookAway handle meetings or calls?
LookAway knows when you're in a call or meeting and stops for a while, so you're not interrupted. After your call or meeting ends, it starts back up, helping you take breaks and protect your eyes all day.
Is LookAway compatible with my version of macOS?
LookAway is compatible with macOS 12.0 and above.
Is there a cost to use LookAway?
LookAway provides a 7-day free trial. After the trial is over, you can purchase a lifetime license from here. To activate the license, click on the menu bar app and choose "Activate your license". In the popup, enter your license key and hit submit to unlock the app.
I have suggestions or feedback. How can I get in touch?
We'd love to hear from you! Drop us an email at [email protected].