Keep time for breaks
A clear break overlay and countdown remind you to get water, move, and look away. The free tier includes 60-minute work intervals and breaks of at least 5 minutes.
Focus on work. Make time for rest.
Make room for yourself.
NeedRest makes room for water, movement, and bedtime in busy days at your Mac.
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Step away to rest
VIP camera presence detection counts work while you are present and rest while you are away. Camera permission is required. Frames are analyzed locally, never saved or uploaded.
Know when to call it a night
Set a daily bedtime reminder to leave time for a shower, winding down, and sleep. A floating countdown keeps postponed reminders visible.
See your routine
Review active usage, trends, and break records. Data stays on your Mac. No account is required and screen contents are not read.
Adjust to your routine
Try VIP for 7 days to adjust work and break durations, customize reminder text and artwork, and use camera presence detection. Lifetime VIP is a one-time purchase with no subscription or automatic renewal. Core reminders and local stats remain available after the trial.
The App Store version provides instructions for system lock and sleep actions. NeedRest is a wellness reminder, not a tool to diagnose, treat, or prevent disease.