Start with your usual tools.
Choose the editors and terminals to track. Your session timer follows active use, with break timing you can adjust.
A macOS menu bar app
Mac break reminders.
Built for developers.
VibePause follows your coding sessions, pauses when you step away, and guides short eye, posture, and breathing breaks.
Get VibePause on the Mac App StoreUS$29.99 once · Every current feature included · macOS 14+
See how it works ↓
The actual VibePause app: your active session, visible at a glance.
Tracks time in your selected developer apps
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A little room to breathe.
A short film about losing an hour to a coding session, and what a guided pause looks like on the way back.
How it works
Your coding session sets the rhythm.
You do not need to start another timer every time you open your editor. VibePause follows time in your selected apps and uses idle detection to notice when you step away.
Get a practical reminder.
Nudges suggest a next step for your eyes, posture, hydration, or movement. Take the break or snooze it.
Follow a short guided break.
Use guided eye, stretch, breathing, and body scan breaks when a little structure helps, or start a 15, 25, or 45 minute focus block. Review your breaks and sessions in Progress.
Designed around your work
Useful context.
You're in control.
A break companion should be easy to understand: what it tracks, when it nudges, and where your information goes.
Explore all features →- Your code is not read.Session detection uses foreground app identity, idle state, and timing.
- Make room for focused work.Adjust reminder timing, set Quiet Hours, or start a manual Focus Block.
- Your history stays on your Mac.Export or clear local data. No VibePause account is required.
- Weather context is optional.Enter a city for weather and sunlight context, or use the app without it. No GPS tracking.
One purchase
The complete app.
A simple price.
Session tracking for editors, terminals, and coding agents, all nudge categories, guided breaks, a focus timer, history and insights, Quiet Hours, themes, sound choices, and optional weather context.
No recurring payment. No in-app purchase.
US$29.99
One-time purchase · All current features
Get VibePause on the Mac App Store ↗For macOS 14 and later
Practical break guides
Make breaks part of your coding day.
Start with the question you have. Explore practical reminders, timing, and ways to build a routine.
How to remember breaks while coding
Find a reminder approach that fits long sessions in your editor.
Read the guide →Menu bar break reminders for Mac
Understand how reminders can fit into your Mac workflow.
Read the guide →Eye and posture reminders for programmers
Explore prompts for short pauses during screen-heavy days.
Read the guide →From the blog
More room in your working day.
How to test a Mac break reminder during a real workday
Evaluate a Mac break reminder with a simple workday checklist. Check app switching, idle time, quiet periods, and whether the prompt is useful.
Read article →Does a Mac have a built-in break reminder?
Use Clock, alarms, or Reminders to make time for breaks on Mac. Learn what these native tools do and when a dedicated reminder app may help.
Read article →How to take a coding break without losing your place
Leave a useful next-step note before a coding break. Use a concrete debugging example and a short return checklist to make restarting easier.
Read article →Before you buy
A few useful answers.
How is this different from a manual break timer?
VibePause follows time in selected developer apps and pauses with idle detection. It combines session-based reminders with guided breaks and local history. Manual Focus Blocks are also available when you want a named countdown.
What does VibePause monitor?
It uses foreground app identity, idle state, and session timing. It does not read your code or record keystrokes. The setup flow explains the permissions needed for session detection.
Does my data leave my Mac?
Your session history and settings stay locally. Optional city context uses online weather services. Optional analytics are sent only with your consent when telemetry is configured. See the privacy policy for details.
How much does VibePause cost?
VibePause is US$29.99. One purchase includes every current feature, with no recurring payment or in-app purchase. Check the Mac App Store for your local price.
Which Macs does it support?
VibePause is for macOS 14 and newer. Check the Mac App Store listing for compatibility with your Mac.
A small pause starts with a reminder.
Get VibePause on the Mac App Store ↗US$29.99 once · All current features included