Caesura

Caesura is a break reminder app designed for people who work at computers, helping them take regular breaks to move, rest their eyes, stretch, drink water, change posture, and breathe. It runs natively on macOS, Windows, and Linux, providing customizable reminders that fit users' schedules without requiring accounts or subscriptions. The app aims to improve health and productivity by encouraging small, research-backed pauses during screen work.

Who is it for?

Knowledge workers and remote employees using Mac, Windows, or Linux who want to improve their health and productivity through regular breaks

Problem

People working long hours at computers often forget to take breaks, leading to physical strain and reduced wellbeing. Existing reminders can be intrusive or inflexible, and users may ignore them or find them disruptive during meetings.

Solution

Caesura provides customizable, research-informed reminders for breaks such as drinking water, walking, wrist stretches, eye rest, posture changes, and breathing exercises. It runs natively on desktop platforms, respects user settings, and can auto-pause during calls or fullscreen apps, helping users build healthier habits without disruption.

What makes it unique

• Native app for Mac, Windows, and Linux with no account or telemetry
• Customizable reminders with multiple break types and timing options
• Auto-pause feature for supported video calls and screen sharing
• One-time purchase with free updates and no subscription

• Customizable Break Reminders

  Users can select from six types of reminders and set individual intervals to fit their workday rhythm.

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• Auto-Pause During Calls

  Automatically pauses reminders during supported video calls, screen sharing, and fullscreen apps to avoid interruptions.

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• Multiple Notification Styles

  Choose between overlay, banner, or notification styles for reminders to suit user preference.

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• No Account or Telemetry

  All reminders and settings stay on the device with no user account or usage tracking.

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• One-Time Purchase

  Buy once for $15 with free updates and no subscription required.

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Business model

SAAS

Audience

B2B

Platforms

mac · windows · linux

Pricing model

one-time

Value proposition

A gentle nudge to move, drink water and rest your eyes so looking after yourself doesn’t have to wait until you close your laptop.

Metadata

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Other

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Performance

PPriority Hints

Protocol

HHTTP/3

RUM

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UI framework

Tailwind CSS

Web app

PWA

Web framework

Vue.js