Take Flexible Breaks
Schedule recurring break reminders (every 10 minutes to 4 hours) of varying lengths or trigger breaks manually
Customize Break Reminders
Create up to 12 personalized break reminder messages (with emojis) that match your mood or style
Lock Your Displays
Force breaks by locking all of your connected screens (physical or spaces) to encourage you to step away
Adaptive Functionality
Automatically skip breaks when you're on Zoom / WebEx or when you're not idle
Breakin' in Action
Encouraged Breaks
Breakin' takes over all of your Mac's screens to encourage you to take a break
Flexible break reminders
Optionally skip breaks when you're not ready to take one by either pausing or letting it detect your activity
Create custom reminders
Define your own break reminders, which can include emojis
How Breakin' Compares
| Feature / Advantage | Breakin' | Time Out | LookAway |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Focus & Mechanism | Lightweight custom reminders with display locking | Highly configurable micro & normal break schedules | Eye-strain prevention & resting focus reminders |
| Smart Adaptive Pausing | Auto-skips on Zoom / WebEx calls & idle detection | Pauses on app activity or screen sleep | Detects active camera / screen sharing sessions |
| Multi-Display & Lock Behavior | Full display lock support (Up to 3 attached screens) | Fades screen with customizable themes | Overlay blur across connected monitors |
| Custom Messages & Emojis | Up to 12 custom emoji-enabled break messages | HTML/CSS custom themes & script triggers | Pre-set motivational quotes & exercise tips |
| Pricing & License | Free / $2.99 Fully functional / Lifetime unlock | Free / Optional Supporter Subscriptions | ~$9.99 One-time Buy |