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CapyBreaks vs AlbumRescue

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CapyBreaks compared with AlbumRescue
DetailCapyBreaks logo CapyBreaksAlbumRescue logo AlbumRescue
What it doesBreak reminder app for Mac and Windows that helps you stretch, rest your eyes, and finish the workday with energy Mac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders
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Pricing modelFree trial Freemium
PricingPersonal: $14.99 one-time for up to 3 devices, includes all break types and custom schedules. Team: $9.99 per seat one-time (minimum 2 seats), includes team dashboard and centralized billing. Free: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates.
Key features
  • Customizable break intervals and reminder types
  • All break types: eye rest, hydration, stretching, posture
  • Do Not Disturb mode for calls and screen sharing
  • Lock screen mode to enforce breaks
  • Smart breaks and idle detection
  • Working hours scheduling
  • Team dashboard for managing multiple accounts
  • Finds Photos libraries on external drives (APFS, encrypted APFS, HFS+, exFAT) and in Time Machine backups
  • Reads library database without modifying original library or backup
  • Shows which originals are on disk and which cannot be saved
  • Compares albums, folders and items between two libraries
  • Saves folders with original files, XMP sidecars and CSV report
  • Works offline with no account or cloud upload required
  • Reads change journals when database is damaged or missing
What makes it different
  • Gentle enough to leave running without feeling intrusive
  • Cute animations that make taking breaks feel like a moment of joy
  • One-time payment with no automatic renewal or subscription
  • Simple setup in under a minute
  • Respects meeting time with automatic Do Not Disturb
  • Reads Photos libraries from damaged backups and Time Machine copies that Photos itself cannot open
  • Shows exactly what photos are stored locally versus in iCloud before exporting
  • Exports as plain folders with XMP metadata that any app can use, not locked into Photos
  • Completely private and offline with no account, no upload, no AI
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check36 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)07
Citation Flow (Majestic)1226
Referring domains (Majestic)116

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