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CapyBreaks vs Crest

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CapyBreaks compared with Crest
DetailCapyBreaks logo CapyBreaksCrest logo Crest
What it doesBreak reminder app for Mac and Windows that helps you stretch, rest your eyes, and finish the workday with energy Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
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. Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
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
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
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
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)1231
Referring domains (Majestic)1107

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