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3 iPhone tools to help you remember screen breaks

From guided sessions to a simple timer: pick the amount of help that fits your workday.

03 options · iPhoneReviewed November 2, 2026
A closed laptop, glasses and a green cup beside a garden window.
A small pause in a screen-filled day.
A note on ownership

We make the app listed first in each guide. The order is our editorial preference, not an independent test or clinical ranking. We include alternatives so you can compare.

The shortlist

Three options. Different strengths.
02Another approach

A focused 20-20-20 reminder

Eye Care 20 20 20

A focused reminder app for taking regular breaks during screen work.

What it offers

  • 20-minute reminders with manual start and stop.
  • Scheduling by work hours and days, according to the developer.

Before you choose

The listing describes a three-day trial followed by a subscription. Free download does not mean ongoing free use.

View in the App Store

Subscription after the trial. See current terms in the App Store.

Official listing
03Another approach

A simple timer you may already have

Clock

Apple's simple timer is an alternative if all you need is a reminder to pause.

What it offers

  • Set a timer with a label and alert sound.
  • Use multiple timers for different tasks.

Before you choose

A general timer: it does not provide phase-by-phase breathing guidance, guided screen breaks or a dedicated practice history.

View in the App Store

Free. Published by Apple.

Official listing

A tool for your records,
not a diagnosis.

These apps support personal records or everyday habits. They do not replace professional medical care. Check current costs and privacy details before downloading.

We reviewed published descriptions, not clinical outcomes. We have not independently tested the alternatives. Numbering is the order of this publisher-owned list, not a score.