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LookAway

98%

208 ratings

Bradley

Mar 9, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

This is a great lightweight app. It gives me the nudges I need to change my posture and my gaze to avoid the physical problems of being on a computer for hours. Works very well. I like that it gives a warning before locking the screen, and that I can override it if I need. It also does a great job of detecting when I’m on a video call so it doesn’t inturrupt the meeting.

Miao Sun

Feb 22, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

Very helpful for break reminders!

Pavlo

Jan 20, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

I wanted to like LookAway because the idea of helping rest your eyes while working on a PC is great, but the execution is frustrating. The biggest problem is how it handles breaks. If I step away from my computer for a while and then come back, the app asks me to take a break. That makes no sense, I already took a break by being away from the PC.

Response from Developer

Jan 20, 2026

Hi Pavlo, this behavior is customizable. You can tweak it from Settings → Smart Pause → Idle Time Handling. If it's set to manual then set it to automatic and LookAway will automatically determine if you have already taken a natural break. In case it's not clear it will just ask you.

Christian

Dec 18, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Amazing app, thanks a lot to devs! ❤️

Simon Lidl

Nov 26, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Althouth it can be annoying at times, it has made me give my eyes some rest when working for long stretches, and the suggestions to move/stretch are also great.

Michael M

Nov 9, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Just started using this app and am really happy with it so far. It’s well thought out and very customizable. I love how it gives you a 30 sec warning before a break is about to start, and allows you to ‘snooze’ a break. This way, if you’re in the middle of an important thought, you can finish your thought before taking the break.

OO

Nov 1, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Great app - love it!😊

Brock Freeman

Mar 6, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

Clean interface, I like the bell at the beginning and end of the rest period.

Joshua Ryan

Feb 9, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

Honestly, this app is really interesting. It really helps you get some breaks off of your screen and improve your posture. I really like it. I find the blinking reminder to be pretty stupid, though, because I pretty much just blink automatically and I don't need a reminder to blink. All other than that, I enjoy using it and I find it pretty great and helpful.

vala

Jan 19, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

best app for health while. set it and forget it, until it reminds you of itself

Ryan

Dec 1, 2025

App version: 1.14.8

This is one of the most polished apps I’ve used, ever. And it has all the right options for taking care of yourself when you use the computer all day. Thanks for making this, devs!

Kira R.

Nov 12, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

LOVE IT! Have tried a handfull of such apps, this one is the best by far. No skips, smart breaks and phone sync make it a gamechanger for me. Would love to see on the iphone: app selection to NOT block (e.g. an app I use for white noize, so that it’s not interrupted). I need to make just 2-3 exclusions rather than make a list of apps to block

Bet CG

Nov 5, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Me gusta la aplicación. Me invita a hacer mis pausas necesarias que muchas veces quedan de lado por trabajo.

1

Oct 29, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

很好,很多软件非常好用。但作为不会英文中文用户,都要翻译去设置某些功能,这方面体验需要花点时间,总是是非常好用的软件和软件平台。

Shane

Mar 2, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

Beautifully made, simple and super helpful for someone prone to hyperfocus. Helps me remember to pull away and slow down. Love it.

Andriy Fedin

Jan 28, 2026

App version: 1.14.10

Getting frequent crashes of Setapp version on my work laptop (m3 pro). I also have a non-Setapp version on my personal laptop (m1 pro) and that one works great.

Nayely

Jan 6, 2026

App version: 1.14.9

amazing

Chris Peterson

Nov 26, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Helpful and unobtrusive enough but also noticeable enough to remind me to adjust my posture and take quick breaks. Automatically pauses itself during video calls and also easy to pause manually.

Cristian

Nov 10, 2025

App version: 1.14.6

Great app, it really helps to protect eyes and has cool customizable features

Matthew Richmond

Nov 3, 2025

App version: 1.14.4

Amazing app. I've used many apps with similar functionality, but this is perfect: annoying when it should be, easy enough to reject if I need to - chef's kiss.