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BreakReminder vs HeyDock

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BreakReminder compared with HeyDock
DetailBreakReminder logo BreakReminderHeyDock logo HeyDock
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 Dock replacement that reshapes itself around what you're doing
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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. Solo: $19 one-time for one Mac (was $19, now $9 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Duo: $29 one-time for two Macs (was $29, now $19 with founding discount for first 500 buyers). Pro+ planned for v2 at $4 per month or $36 per year as optional add-on. Every 1.x update included. US dollars b
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
  • Task-based modes with custom apps, sites and widgets per mode
  • Stay-or-switch gate during Focus with friction-based pauses
  • On-device AI that judges whether apps and sites fit your current mode
  • Held notifications delivered as one digest when you switch modes
  • Session restore showing where you left off with notes on your work
  • 30 live widgets customizable per mode or desktop
  • Full macOS Dock replacement including Downloads, Trash and badges
  • Claude Code integration with cards when sessions finish
  • Browser extension for Chrome, Brave, Arc and Edge to gate sites
  • Twelve themes with four kinds of glass and mode wallpapers
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
  • Friction instead of walls—pauses make drifting a choice, not traps
  • Privacy by default with on-device AI that never leaves your Mac
  • Pay once with no subscription for a native, lightweight app
  • Dock reshapes with your task instead of filtering by app
  • One-time purchase keeps working offline for up to 30 days
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)1 no change since last check6 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)06
Referring domains (Majestic)01

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