A Mac break reminder for developers that follows your coding sessions and guides short breaks
Tiny focus companion for your Mac menu bar
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Pricing model
Paid
Paid
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.
$9.99 USD lifetime purchase; $4.99 USD for students with verified student email. No subscription required.
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
Menu bar integration - stays in your Mac menu bar without opening additional windows
Pull gesture activation - one little gesture turns getting to work into a running timer
Notification alerts - quiet heads-up shortly before focus time ends
Themeable interface - switch themes whenever you want a different mood and scenery
At-a-glance timer display - check your time at a glance without opening another window
Detachable from menu bar - option to detach and keep pinned always on your screen
Small file size - only around 7 MB in direct Mac build
Accessibility features - includes heads-up notifications and audio cues for accessibility
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
Playful pet-inspired design - unique focus companion with adorable cat paws and purring sounds
Flexible customization over rigid pomodoro - adjust work and break intervals to your preference rather than following a fixed format
Privacy-focused - all focus data stays on your Mac, never sent to servers
Minimal, unobtrusive interface - lives in your menu bar without cluttering your workspace
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