Take a Break

Simple timer, regular breaks. Set a stretch, watch the menu bar tick down, then step away.

Available on the Mac App Store.

Take a Break is a small, native Mac timer that reminds you to step away from the screen. Type how many minutes you want, press play (or Return), and get back to work. When the time is up, you’ll get a notification and a soft beep. Stand up, stretch, rest your eyes, then go again.

Always in view

• A progress ring in the menu bar fills as your session runs. Click it to bring the timer back.
• The Dock icon turns into a live progress ring too, so a glance tells you how long is left.
• A compact window you can resize, move anywhere, and leave open beside your work.

Keeps you going

• Dots fill in as you finish breaks, and hearts mark your streak through the day.
• Write your own notification message so the reminder sounds like you.

Fast to use

• Space to start or pause
• Type minutes, then Return to set the duration
• ⌘R to reset
• Light and dark mode

Private by design

No account, no tracking, no data collected. Everything stays on your Mac. Details are in the Privacy Policy.

Price

Free, with no ads or in-app purchases.

Requirements

macOS 13 or later.