EyeAway app icon - Reduce digital eye strain with 20-20-20 rule reminders

EyeAway

Reduce digital eye strain with smart reminders based on the scientifically-backed 20-20-20 rule. A lightweight menu bar app that helps you maintain healthier screen time habits.

Why Choose EyeAway?

🎯

Menu Bar Integration

Lightweight & Unobtrusive

  • ✓ Lives quietly in your menu bar
  • ✓ Never interrupts your workflow
  • ✓ Quick access when you need it
  • ✓ Minimal system resource usage

Smart Timer System

Intelligent Break Management

  • ✓ Customizable work/break intervals
  • ✓ Automatic pause when away from Mac
  • ✓ Pomodoro mode with 25/5 cycles
  • ✓ Flexible intervals from 10-60 minutes
🌫️

Screen Blur During Breaks

Gentle Reminder Enforcement

  • ✓ Beautiful screen blur during breaks
  • ✓ Helps you actually take breaks
  • ✓ Multiple break styles available
  • ✓ Optional guided eye exercises
🔔

Pre-Break Notifications

Stay Prepared

  • ✓ 30-second warning before breaks
  • ✓ Optional sound effects
  • ✓ Customizable notification styles
  • ✓ Never miss an important reminder

Smart Schedule System

Work-Life Balance

  • ✓ Set custom work hours
  • ✓ Choose active days for reminders
  • ✓ 5 quick presets available
  • ✓ Manual override when needed
💧

Water Reminders

Stay Hydrated

  • ✓ Smart hydration reminders
  • ✓ Blur screen or ambient pop-up styles
  • ✓ 30min to 2 hour intervals
  • ✓ 8 preset messages & 16 water icons
📊

Insights & Analytics

Track Your Progress

  • ✓ Daily statistics with beautiful charts
  • ✓ Streak tracking for healthy habits
  • ✓ Personalized recommendations
  • ✓ Usage insights and patterns
🎨

Customization Options

Make It Yours

  • ✓ Multiple theme options (Default, Random, Custom)
  • ✓ 16 professional SF Symbol icons
  • ✓ Custom colors and opacity
  • ✓ Personalized messages
🔒

Privacy-First

Your Data Stays Local

  • ✓ Zero data collection
  • ✓ Everything stays on your Mac
  • ✓ No internet required
  • ✓ Full VoiceOver support
🚀

Auto-Start & Launch

Set It and Forget It

  • ✓ Automatically start timer on launch
  • ✓ Launch at login option
  • ✓ Modern SMAppService technology
  • ✓ One-click toggle controls

Screenshots

EyeAway app interface showing break timer and 20-20-20 rule settings
EyeAway displaying screen blur during break with reminder notification
EyeAway analytics dashboard showing break statistics and streak tracking
EyeAway settings panel with customization options for themes and reminders

Get Started in 3 Simple Steps

1

Install

Download EyeAway

Get the app from the Mac App Store. Simply install and launch it.

2

Configure

Set Your Preferences

Choose your work intervals, break styles, and customize themes. Set your work schedule for intelligent reminders.

3

Relax

Let EyeAway Work

The app will remind you to take breaks following the 20-20-20 rule. Track your progress and build healthy habits.

System Requirements

💻 macOS Version

  • macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later
  • Compatible with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) and Intel Macs

🔑 Permissions

  • Screen recording access (for blur effect during breaks)
  • Background app permissions (for continuous monitoring)
  • All permissions requested with clear explanations

♿️ Accessibility

  • Full VoiceOver support
  • Dynamic Type compatibility
  • Reduced Motion support
  • Works completely offline