ABOUT LOOKAWAY

LookAway is a Mac app designed to help people build healthier screen habits during long hours at the computer. It gently reminds you to take short breaks, blink regularly, and maintain good posture — without interrupting your workflow.

Unlike traditional timer-based break reminder apps, LookAway is built to work around your activity. It automatically waits for the right moment before showing a break so you’re not interrupted while typing, presenting, watching a video, playing a game, or recording your screen. This makes reminders feel natural and unobtrusive rather than disruptive.

The goal of LookAway is simple: help you feel better during long days at the screen.

Spending hours staring at a monitor can lead to eye strain, dry eyes, headaches, poor posture, and fatigue. LookAway helps prevent these issues by encouraging small, regular breaks that give your eyes and body a moment to reset.

KEY FEATURES

Break Reminders  
LookAway reminds you to step away from the screen at regular intervals so your eyes and body can rest.

Blink Reminders  
Gentle reminders help you blink more often to prevent dry eyes caused by prolonged screen use.

Posture Reminders  
LookAway encourages better posture throughout the day, helping reduce neck, shoulder, and back strain.

Smart Break Timing  
Instead of interrupting you mid-task, LookAway waits for the right moment to show a break reminder.

Heads-Up Notifications  
You receive advance notice before a break begins so you can finish what you're doing.

Screen Score and Statistics  
LookAway provides insights into your daily screen habits, including session lengths, breaks taken, and a Screen Score that reflects how well you follow healthy screen patterns.

Quick Look Panel  
A compact control center in the menu bar lets you check your current session, see your Screen Score, and access quick actions.

Animated Break Backgrounds  
Break screens feature calming animated backgrounds designed to help you relax during short breaks.

Gentle Sounds  
LookAway includes carefully designed sounds and voice prompts that make reminders feel calm and supportive.

Designed for macOS  
LookAway is built specifically for Mac and integrates seamlessly with the menu bar and system design.

ABOUT THE DEVELOPER

LookAway is developed by Kushagra Agarwal, an indie developer, who's also built Cone and Unwind . The app was created out of a personal need to stay healthy during long hours of computer work.

Since its launch, LookAway has been adopted by thousands of Mac users around the world who want a more thoughtful and less intrusive way to manage their screen time.

WEBSITE  
https://lookaway.come
