Have You RestedAn eye break reminder for the breaks you keep putting off
One more email. One more tab. Then an hour is gone. Have You Rested puts a 20-second pause into your Mac workday every 20 minutes. The timer is free. If you keep sneaking back to the screen, Pro can pause the break countdown until you look away again.
macOS 13 or later · Apple silicon only · No card or account needed to download
Set up a 20-20-20 reminder on your Mac
- Download Have You Rested, open the DMG, and drag the app into Applications.
- Open the app and choose your camera mode during setup. For no continuous monitoring, choose Privacy Mode. If you don't want any camera use, don't grant camera permission; timed reminders still work.
- Keep eye breaks enabled. The default is a 20-second break every 20 minutes. Blink and posture reminders can run alongside it.
- When the break appears, look away from your screen. If you're using Pro's verified overlay, the countdown pauses when you look back.
You can postpone a break or pause reminders from the menu bar when you need to finish something. Pro also lets you change break timing.
What does the 20-20-20 rule mean?
Every 20 minutes, look at something around 20 feet (about 6 metres) away for 20 seconds. The American Optometric Association recommends this routine for digital eye strain. The app handles the reminder; you choose something in the distance to look at.
Camera verification detects whether you're looking at the screen. It cannot measure how far away you're focusing or assess your eye health. This is a reminder app, not a medical device. If discomfort persists, speak with an eye-care professional.
A free timer, with optional verification
| What you need | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 20-20-20 eye breaks | Included | Included, with custom timing |
| Blink and posture reminders | Included | Included |
| Pause a break when you look back | No camera verification | Optional verified overlay |
| Display sleep based on your presence | Not included | Available in Full Mode |
Your first 5 days include Pro without a card. Afterwards, the free reminders keep working. Pro costs $29.99 once, $19.99 per year, or $2.99 per month, for up to 2 Macs. Compare the plans.
Does it need the camera all day?
Set up breaks without a camera
No. Free reminders don't use it. In Pro's Privacy Mode, there is no monitoring during normal work; the camera can turn on for verified overlay breaks. Full Mode uses detection during work for display control and focus stats.
Frames are processed on your Mac and discarded, not recorded or uploaded. License checks and optional update checks use the internet. Read exactly what data is used.
Will it work on my computer?
It supports Apple silicon Macs running macOS 13 or later. Intel Macs, Windows, Linux, iPhone, and Android are not supported. It is a native menu bar app, not a browser extension or an online timer.
Already using another reminder? See our LookAway comparison or Time Out comparison before switching.