A Mac break reminder for developers that follows your coding sessions and guides short breaks
The most organised way to work with AI
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Pricing model
Paid
Free trial
Pricing
US$14.99 one-time purchase for all current features, including Pip, guided breaks, Focus Blocks, progress tracking, and themes. Available on Mac App Store with local pricing.
Free trial for 7 days, then Almanac Pro at $20/month. ChatGPT subscription is separate.
Key features
Idle detection that pauses and resumes sessions
Pip desk companion that mirrors session state and joins breaks
Quiet Hours to prevent reminders during specific times
Progress tracking showing breaks taken, reminder responses, and session history
Optional weather context that shows outdoor nudges based on weather and daylight
Connected wiki that updates automatically with emails, meetings, and work
Agents that continue working when laptop is closed
Task and project organisation with context
Integrated conversations and drafts
Connected accounts integration
Mac desktop app
iMessage integration
Source links for information verification
What makes it different
Session-based automatic reminders that follow time in your actual coding apps rather than requiring manual timer start
Pip desk companion that visually shows session state and joins breaks with you without disrupting your code
One-time purchase with all features included, no subscription or in-app purchases
Code is not monitored; detection uses only foreground app identity, idle state, and timing
Conversations automatically connect to ongoing work and projects
Wiki that grows automatically from your work without manual copying
Agents prepare work in background with you reviewing final steps
Uses your own ChatGPT subscription rather than separate billing
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