Protect your eyes with a gentle nudge

Lumo automates the 20-20-20 rule and reminds you to breathe. Stay healthy at your computer

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Screen addicts love it!
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5 out of 5 stars

I've been coding for 15 years and my eyes have never felt this good at the end of the day. The breathing reminders are the killer feature — I didn't even know I was holding my breath. The lotus flower is stupidly satisfying to complete.
--EyeCareDev

The 20-20-20 rule, on autopilot.

Every 20 minutes, Lumo gently reminds you to look 20 feet away for 20 seconds. Skippable, non-intrusive, automatic. The gold standard for eye strain prevention, without the willpower.

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Give your eyes a vacation.

Every 20 minutes, a full-screen break gently pulls you away from your pixels. No willpower needed — just look up, let your eyes defocus, and come back sharper. Your retinas will send a thank-you note.

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Stay consistent with analytics.

Weekly and monthly stats show your break consistency over time. Spot your worst days, celebrate your streaks, and build a habit that lasts months — not just a week.

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Keep Lumo happy. Take your breaks.

Lumo lives in your menu bar and reacts to how you treat your eyes. Take breaks and watch him glow. Skip them and... well, he notices. A tiny accountability buddy that guilt-trips you just enough.

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20-20-20 Rule

Automated reminders every 20 minutes. Look away, rest your eyes, get back to work.

Breathing Reminders

Periodic prompts to take deep breaths. The only Mac app that fights screen apnea.

Lotus Flower Tracking

A lotus fills in as you complete breaks. Simple, satisfying, addictive.

Weekly & Monthly Analytics

Track your consistency over time. See your streaks, spot your weak days.

Menu Bar Native

Lives in your menu bar. No dock icon, no window, no distraction.

Auto-Pause

Detects inactivity and pauses automatically. No pointless reminders during lunch.

Why Choose Lumo

Real ways people use Lumo. Find yours.

  • → Coding Sessions – Protect your eyes during long focus blocks without breaking flow.
  • → Remote Work – Stay healthy when there's no one to remind you to step away.
  • → Writing & Design – Prevent eye fatigue during extended creative sessions.
  • → All-Day Screen Work – For anyone who stares at a Mac 8+ hours a day.
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Screen addicts love it!

They quickly capture their thoughts from anywhere!

5 out of 5 stars

One of my favorite Scratchers

“You’re actually so good, this app is amazing, and i love your ileb.os project too!”

dldosks

5 out of 5 stars

THE ONLY GOOD WAY TO ACCESS SCRATCH ON MOBILE

“I use this on Mac, and it’s okay… but PLZ MAKE IT USEABLE ON MAC.”

BobIsWifi

5 out of 5 stars

Really good

“This is really frickin good but it would definitely be better if we could remix projects and have a built in keyboard for those keyboard projects”

John R. Herring

5 out of 5 stars

Good game. Just need help.

“How do I make a game in the app? Idk if it’s already there or if you guys could add a feature because my phone is the only thing I use.”

LaBlancoPlaya

5 out of 5 stars

Great concept

“This is a great app. I love checking messages on mobile but the projects don’t play when you click the green flag.”

Yeee30150 on scratch

5 out of 5 stars

Super good app but I think we need landscape mode for people

“I’m my iPad user and I mostly use the landscape mode on my iPad and the app only supports portrait mode so please add landscape mode”

Please read……

5 out of 5 stars

Great concept

“Great UI, but the controller does not work on iOS 16.”

Some Scratcher

5 out of 5 stars

Wow

“I came back all by again and I can’t view projects code and I can’t make account and make this for iPad and android tab maybe”

Wombo4037

Free to try. Affordable to keep.

No ads. No tracking. Just healthier eyes.

$1.99/mo USD

  • 20-20-20 rule reminders
  • Breathing exercises
  • Lotus flower daily tracking
  • Weekly & monthly analytics
  • Auto-pause on inactivity

$12.99/yr USD

  • Everything included
  • Save 45% vs monthly
  • Lotus flower daily tracking
  • Weekly & monthly analytics
  • Auto-pause on inactivity
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Frequently asked questions

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What is the 20-20-20 rule?
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for at least 20 seconds. It's the most evidence-backed way to prevent digital eye strain, recommended by the American Optometric Association.
What are breathing reminders?
Lumo periodically reminds you to take 2-3 deep breaths. Research shows most people hold their breath or breathe shallowly during screen work (called email apnea). Brief breathing resets reduce stress and tension.
Can I skip a break if I'm in the middle of something?
Yes. Every reminder is skippable. Lumo is designed to help, not interrupt. Skip when you're in flow and take a break when you hit a natural pause.
Does it pause when I'm away from my Mac?
Yes. Lumo detects inactivity and pauses automatically. No pointless reminders when you're on a coffee break or in a meeting.
What's the lotus flower?
A visual tracker that fills in as you complete breaks throughout the day. It creates a simple reward loop that keeps you consistent beyond the first week.
Which macOS versions are supported?
Lumo supports macOS 14 (Sonoma) and later, including macOS 15 (Sequoia) and macOS 26 (Tahoe).