Full-screen guided rests
When it is time to pause, Screen Break opens a calm rest screen across your displays with a countdown, breathing rhythm, and simple movement prompts.
macOS break reminder
Screen Break
A gentle but firm macOS break reminder that helps you actually step away.
Universal app for Apple Silicon and Intel. Requires macOS 13.0 or newer. First unlock password: 123456; change it from the menu bar after installing.
Next rest starts in
05:00
Breathe slowly. Stretch your neck and shoulders.
Why it works
Tiny reminders are too easy to ignore.
Screen Break turns a good intention into a real pause, without pretending every interruption is helpful.
Smart timing
Idle reset and busy auto-defer help avoid awkward interruptions when you were already away, watching media, presenting, or in a meeting.
Friendly friction
Restart work once per day or temporarily quit once per day for one hour. Enough control to live with, enough friction to make breaks happen.
Preview
Small download, clear break flow.
The current universal macOS zip is about 243 KB. Screen Break stays lightweight while still giving users a clear full-screen rest flow.
Full-screen rest
Menu controls
Friendly friction
Built for daily use
Simple controls, real boundaries.
Choose a 30, 35, 40, 45, or 50 minute work session. Keep the default five minute rest. The first unlock password is 123456, and you can reset it from the menu bar.
Idle reset after real away time
Auto-defer during busy contexts
Restart work once per day
Temporary quit once per day
Languages
Made for more than one language.
Screen Break includes Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, French, and German UI text.
中文简体
English
日本語
한국어
Español
Français
Deutsch
Privacy
Local-first by default.
Screen Break runs locally on your Mac. No account is required. Current settings are stored locally in macOS preferences. Anonymous usage stats are enabled by default; you can turn them off from the menu bar. Screen Break sends anonymous product events such as app opens and break completions, not passwords, files, screen contents, or personal identity.
Early preview note
This build is locally signed for testing. macOS may ask you to confirm opening it the first time. A notarized build is planned for broader distribution.