Overview
Rest Time is a small, simple, elegant, and unobtrusive break reminder designed for macOS. It reminds you to take breaks and has everything it needs to do so well - and nothing else.
Key Features
Intelligent Break Scheduling
- Never starts a timer in your absence
- Automatically detects when you have taken a break without requiring prodding
- Smart scheduling that adapts to your actual computer usage
Privacy-First Design
- Does NOT require "Access for Assistive Devices"
- Avoids privacy and security risks like key logging
- Respects user privacy while still providing accurate break detection
Full-Screen Break Mode
- During a break, Rest Time takes over the entire screen
- Displays relaxing animations prompting you to take your well-deserved break
- Immersive break experience that ensures you actually rest
Flexible Control
- Recognizes that there are times when taking a break is not an option
- Allows you to disable countdown for up to 12 hours
- Gives you control when you need it
- Version 1.40: Intel & Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13 Ventura or later, macOS 26 Tahoe compatible
- Version 1.36: Intel & Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 10.11 El Capitan to macOS 15 Sequoia
Pricing
Free 14-day trial available
Philosophy
Rest Time embodies minimalist design - it does exactly what it needs to do (remind you to take breaks) without unnecessary features or privacy compromises.
