# Rest Time

> Simple, elegant, and unobtrusive macOS break timer that intelligently schedules breaks, automatically detects when you've taken a break, and takes over the screen with relaxing animations during break time.

- **URL:** https://www.publicspace.net/RestTime/index.html
- **Category:** Health & Break Reminders
- **Tags:** Macos, Break Reminder, Health, Privacy
- **Updated:** 2026-03-16 21:30
- **Canonical page:** https://timetrack.works/items/rest-time

## Details

## Overview

Rest Time is a small, simple, elegant, and unobtrusive break reminder designed for macOS. It reminds you to take breaks and has everything it needs to do so well - and nothing else.

## Key Features

### Intelligent Break Scheduling
- Never starts a timer in your absence
- Automatically detects when you have taken a break without requiring prodding
- Smart scheduling that adapts to your actual computer usage

### Privacy-First Design
- Does NOT require "Access for Assistive Devices"
- Avoids privacy and security risks like key logging
- Respects user privacy while still providing accurate break detection

### Full-Screen Break Mode
- During a break, Rest Time takes over the entire screen
- Displays relaxing animations prompting you to take your well-deserved break
- Immersive break experience that ensures you actually rest

### Flexible Control
- Recognizes that there are times when taking a break is not an option
- Allows you to disable countdown for up to 12 hours
- Gives you control when you need it

## Platform Compatibility

- Version 1.40: Intel & Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13 Ventura or later, macOS 26 Tahoe compatible
- Version 1.36: Intel & Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 10.11 El Capitan to macOS 15 Sequoia

## Pricing

Free 14-day trial available

## Philosophy

Rest Time embodies minimalist design - it does exactly what it needs to do (remind you to take breaks) without unnecessary features or privacy compromises.

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