| App | One-time price | Platforms | License | Free tier | Same platform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeskRest(this app) | $19.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | – |
| LookAway | $9.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | No | Yes |
| Pomy | Free tier, €4.99 one-time | Mac, Windows | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
| Breather | Free tier, $2.99 one-time | Mac | License not confirmed | Yes | Yes |
Prices are one-time license fees as listed on each developer's site and may change. Ranked by similarity to DeskRest: shared category, tags, platforms and community likes.
LookAway is the closest pay-once alternative to DeskRest. LookAway helps you rest your eyes by putting your Mac in rest mode at regular intervals. It's customizable, gentle, and designed for macOS 12.0+. It costs $9.99 one-time and runs on Mac.
Yes. Pomy and Breather offer a free tier, and each also sells a one-time license if you outgrow it.
Breather is the lowest-priced option at Free tier, $2.99 one-time, compared with $19.99 one-time for DeskRest. All prices are one-time license fees, not subscriptions.
Yes. Pomy is available on Windows, which DeskRest does not support.
No. Every app on PayOnceApps is listed because it sells a one-time (perpetual) license. Some also offer a free tier or trial. Prices are checked against the developer's site but can change, so confirm on the app's website before buying.
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