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BreakReminder vs Beckon

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BreakReminder compared with Beckon
DetailBreakReminder logo BreakReminderBeckon logo Beckon
What it doesA break reminder app for Windows that nudges you at your chosen interval and plays a 1–2 minute guided stretch video A Mac app that brings your Dock to your cursor in a ring around the pointer
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Pricing modelPaid Freemium
Pricing$9 one-time payment for a lifetime licence that works on up to 2 Windows PCs. Free 7-day trial with all features included, no account or card required. 14-day money-back guarantee. Free: the ring for open apps, flick and click, your own shortcut, find any app by typing, Glass and Outline looks, zip, AirDrop and image conversions. Beckon Pro: $24, once, on up to 3 Macs, includes your Dock apps running or not, folders and Trash, websites, Shortcuts, files and collections, window
Key features
  • Customizable break intervals from 1 to 240 minutes
  • Guided stretch videos for neck, shoulders, back, wrists and eyes
  • On-screen captions for silent use in shared spaces
  • Works completely offline with built-in videos
  • System tray app that starts with Windows
  • Skip breaks with one click when you are busy
  • Licence works on up to 2 Windows PCs
  • App ring around cursor with directional flicking
  • Window switching with live thumbnails
  • Pinned apps, folders and Trash access
  • Website, Shortcut, file and collection management
  • Dock hiding and hiding the Dock for good
  • File drop actions: convert, compress, trim, redact, zip, send
  • Customizable appearance with five look options and accent colors
  • Pointer auto-follow after window selection
  • Cross-display window placement with Shift+release
  • Minimal memory footprint with instant activation
What makes it different
  • Shows you what to do with guided stretch videos, not just reminding you to take a break
  • Fully offline operation with all videos and functionality included in the app
  • One-time payment with lifetime licence, no subscription
  • Brings the Dock to your cursor instead of requiring travel to the bottom of the screen
  • Works for mouse and trackpad users without requiring keyboard shortcuts
  • One-time purchase with no subscription or account required
  • Completely private with no analytics or data collection
  • Fully restores original Dock settings if you change your mind
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Referring domains (Majestic)011

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