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LookAway 2

LookAway 2

The Mac app your body thanks you for

Website lookaway.com
Overview

What it is

LookAway is a native macOS app which puts your mac in rest mode at regular intervals to help you rest your eyes. It helps in reducing digital eye strain and dry eyes due to prolonged screen use. It's gentle, smart, and fully customizable.

Intent

I need it when

Enforce healthy screen habits across all personal devices simultaneously

LookAway syncs breaks between Mac and iPhone/iPad via LookAway Mirror, blocking distracting apps and websites on mobile devices when the Mac takes a break. This ensures users fully disconnect from all screens during break periods.

Reduce eye strain and digital fatigue from prolonged screen work

LookAway provides smart, adaptive break reminders that trigger at optimal moments without disrupting workflow. The app includes blink reminders and posture nudges to maintain healthy screen habits, helping users end their workday with less eye strain and fatigue.

Customize break experience to match personal workflow and preferences

LookAway offers extensive customization: adjustable timers, custom sounds, personalized background images, motivational messages, AppleScript/Shortcuts automation, Focus Filters integration, and office hours scheduling. Users can tailor the app to their specific work patterns and wellness goals.

Maintain focus and productivity while protecting health during deep work sessions

LookAway intelligently pauses during meetings, calls, video playback, fullscreen gaming, and deep focus apps. It provides heads-up notifications with snooze options, allowing users to stay in the zone while still receiving health-protective breaks when appropriate.

Track screen habits and understand personal usage patterns over time

LookAway 2.1 includes a Stats dashboard showing Screen Score, app usage, website usage, session lengths, and break history. This data helps users identify problematic screen habits and measure improvement in their digital wellness.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User works primarily on Windows or Linux (Mac-only application; Windows version coming soon)
  • User needs real-time break enforcement without any snooze capability (app allows postponement with configurable limits)
  • User requires break reminders on mobile devices without a paired Mac (LookAway Mirror requires Mac app to function)
  • User operates on macOS versions older than 13 (requires macOS 13 or later)
  • User needs break reminders that do not interrupt workflow at all (app is designed to enforce breaks and will interrupt)
  • User cannot afford any upfront cost and has no Setapp subscription (free trial not mentioned; paid license required)
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Pricing

USD19 - USD145 / lifetime View pricing