LookAway 2.0
A fresh new LookAway, inside and out
The Mac app your body thanks you for
Smart breaks, posture nudges, and blink reminders that quietly take care of your screen habits while you work
Download for Mac v2.1.1 macOS 13+ Install via Homebrew
Install via Homebrew
To install LookAway, run the following command in your terminal:
brew install --cask lookaway
Less eye strain.
Less screen fatigue.
Breaks that don't break your flow
Healthier screen habits, automatically
“Love the app. Haven't had a headache since installing!”
Joshua Burri
“I will probably live longer simply because of this app.”
James Zhan
“I'm a coach who primarily works with remote professionals in the tech space, and I've been recommending LookAway to my clients. It's a total game changer for helping prevent tension headaches, eye strain, and promoting healthier work habits through mindful breaks.”
Victoria Peña – Nova Mindset Coaching
“LookAway has been my favorite productivity software for the past year. It helps me in a way that nothing else has — I honestly can't imagine working without it now.”
Thu Le – Product Designer
“I've been using LookAway for a few months now, and while it can be annoying sometimes, I know my future self is grateful for the screen breaks that protect my eye health.”
Easlo – Digital Minimalist
“I've downloaded the LookAway app for Mac to actually enforce my optician's advice of resting my eyes, and it's worth every penny. My eyes feel a lot more comfortable at work now.”
Tom – The Verge
“I often get carried away with work and end up with strained eyes, and LookAway has been a huge help.”
Brandon Butch – Youtube
“This is by far the most polished and well-executed app in this category I have ever used.”
Samuel Hinshaw
Breaks that don't break your flow
LookAway waits for the right moment to show a break, and gives you a heads-up beforehand.
Almost time. Your eyes will appreciate this.
Start this break now
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+5m
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Starting break in 2
Heads up notifications Get notified when it's time to take a break with snooze options
Menu bar control Live status and quick access to control LookAway from the menu bar
Floating countdown A countdown follows your cursor so you're never caught off guard
Automatically pauses during
Screen Recording
Meetings or Calls
Video Playback
Deep Focus Apps
Fullscreen Gaming
Step away from every screen
When your Mac break begins, LookAway gently syncs it to your iPhone/iPad so your break stays uninterrupted.
Posture & Blink Reminders
Keep your posture and blink rate in check with LookAway's gentle, non-intrusive, and delightful wellness reminders
Fits your workflow like a glove
Customize timers, sounds, backgrounds, and messages to create a break experience that suits you
Choose from a collection of calming sounds or add your own
Set the perfect break ambiance with custom images, wallpapers, or gradients
Add personalized messages to keep yourself motivated and refreshed
Integrate screen breaks into your workflow with smart automations
Run AppleScripts or Shortcuts when a break starts or ends
Designed for
The Mac
LookAway is a fully native Mac app with global keyboard shortcuts, Focus Filters integration, and automatic adaptation to your appearance settings.
Recent updates
LookAway 2.1 - Website Usage Stats and Per-Session Snooze Limits
LookAway 2.1 expands Stats with website usage tracking and gives you finer control over break enforcement with per-session snooze limits.
LookAway 2.0 - Screen Score, Liquid Glass, and more
This major update of LookAway gives it some of the most requested features like Stats, better break enforcement, animated backgrounds, and more.
LookAway is now available on Setapp
If you have a Setapp subscription, you can now use LookAway for free without any limits—including iPhone Sync via LookAway Mirror.