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Stand vs LookAway

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

Stand

10.0
Productivity

Reminds you to stand up once an hour

LookAway

8.0
Productivity

Break time reminder app

Metric Stand LookAway
Category Productivity Productivity
AI Score 10.0 8.0
30-day Installs 2 161
90-day Installs 12 454
365-day Installs 44 2.9K
Version 2.1.1 2.1.1
Auto-updates No Yes
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 30
GitHub Forks -
Open Issues 3
License
Language
Last GitHub Commit 2mo ago
First Seen Aug 19, 2015 Mar 27, 2024

Reviews

Stand

Stand is a macOS health reminder app that encourages users to take breaks and stand up every hour. It focuses on promoting physical activity and reducing sitting time, making it ideal for office workers and anyone with a sedentary lifestyle.

Reminds users to stand up once an hour.

Pros

  • + Simple and effective health reminder tool.
  • + Integrates seamlessly with macOS notifications.
  • + Promotes a healthier lifestyle by encouraging regular movement.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, so users must manually check for updates.
  • - Basic functionality with limited customization options.

LookAway

LookAway is a native macOS app designed to promote healthy screen habits by reminding users to take regular breaks. It features posture reminders, activity detection, and break timers to combat digital eye strain and computer vision syndrome. Ideal for anyone who uses a computer for extended periods.

Reminds users to take breaks to prevent eye strain and other health issues caused by prolonged screen use.

Pros

  • + Native macOS experience with a polished interface
  • + Regular updates and active development
  • + Helpful features like posture reminders and activity detection

Cons

  • - No open-source details available
  • - Limited community engagement beyond Hacker News