Rest Time

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

Platform Compatibility

• 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.