Breaks

Breaks

A quiet Pomodoro that lives in your menu bar.

0upvotes
Launched May 2, 2026

About Breaks

Breaks is a minimalist, open-source Pomodoro timer designed specifically for Mac users who value simplicity and focus. It resides discreetly in the menu bar, offering a quiet, non-intrusive way to manage work intervals and breaks without cluttering the workspace. Its focus journal and streak tracking motivate users to maintain consistent productivity habits, while global hotkeys facilitate quick control. Additionally, the optional Calendar export feature allows users to integrate their focus sessions into their scheduling routines, making it ideal for freelancers, students, and remote workers seeking a streamlined focus tool. Being open source and sandboxed, Breaks emphasizes privacy and customization, appealing to those who prefer transparent software without proprietary restrictions.

Screenshots

Breaks screenshot 1
Breaks screenshot 2
Breaks screenshot 3
Breaks screenshot 4

Pros

  • Lightweight and unobtrusive in the menu bar
  • Open source with a focus on privacy and customization
  • Includes focus journal and streak tracking for motivation
  • Supports global hotkeys for quick control
  • Optional Calendar export for productivity tracking

Cons

  • Limited to Mac users, no Windows or Linux support
  • Features may be basic compared to more comprehensive apps
  • No built-in task management or integrations

Use Cases

1Maintaining focused work sessions during remote work or studying
2Tracking productivity streaks for motivation
3Using global hotkeys to start/stop Pomodoro timers quickly
4Exporting focus sessions to calendar for time management
5Customizing focus intervals with open-source flexibility

Pricing

Free and open source, with no paid plans or subscriptions, making it accessible for all users.

Quick Info

Upvotes0
Comments1
Launched5/2/2026

Topics

ProductivityOpen SourceGitHubMenu Bar Apps

Alternatives

Be Focused
Pomodone
Focus@Will
Tomighty
Marinara Timer

Embed Badge

Add this badge to your website to show that Breaks is featured on Visalytica.

<a href="https://www.visalytica.com/tool/breaks" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:6px 14px;background:#7c3aed;color:#fff;border-radius:8px;font-family:-apple-system,system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;transition:background .2s" onmouseover="this.style.background='#6d28d9'" onmouseout="this.style.background='#7c3aed'"><svg width="14" height="14" viewBox="0 0 24 24" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2.5" stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round"><path d="M12 20V10"/><path d="M18 20V4"/><path d="M6 20v-4"/></svg>Featured on Visalytica</a>