It feels your session, so you notice it.
Calm while the session is fresh, visibly tired after four hours, weary after six. When you step away, Pip naps. One gentle check-in when you cross a threshold, never repeated.
A macOS menu bar app Now with Pip
Mac break reminders.
Built for developers.
VibePause follows your coding sessions, pauses when you step away, and guides short eye, posture, and breathing breaks. Pip, a new desk companion, can take the break with you.
Get VibePause on the Mac App StoreUS$14.99 once · Every current feature included · macOS 14+
Watch Pip in 45 seconds ↓
The VibePause Today page, with Pip bringing a reminder from the bottom of your screen.
Tracks time in your selected developer apps
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Meet Pip in 45 seconds.
A short film about a tiny desk companion: it feels your coding session, brings your reminders, and takes the break with you.
New in VibePause 1.4 · Meet Pip
A small friend at the bottom of your screen.
Pip sits just above your Dock while you work. It mirrors your coding session, brings your reminders in a speech bubble, and does the breathing, eye, and stretch breaks right alongside you, without opening a window.
Your reminder, in one friendly place.
When a nudge arrives, Pip hops and says it in a speech bubble instead of the top banner. Start the matching break, snooze it for 30 minutes, or dismiss it. Each nudge shows up once.
It takes the break with you.
Pip breathes at the guide's pace, four seconds in and six out, rests its eyes, and stretches with you. The countdown sits in its bubble. When you finish: “Nice reset.”
A day with Pip
Every pose comes from what VibePause already knows. Pip never invents its own agenda.
AwayNaps until you're back
CodingCalm, wanders a little
Focus BlockStill and quiet- NudgeHops, offers a break
Guided breakBreathes with you
4 hours inAsks about your shoulders
Never in the way of your code.
- Your editor keeps focus. Pip never activates the app, so typing is never interrupted.
- Clicks pass through. Only Pip and its bubble respond; everything around them works as usual.
- Stays out of full-screen apps and presentations.
- Quiet during Focus Blocks and Quiet Hours. Reduce Motion keeps it still.
- Yours to place. Drag it anywhere along the bottom, pick a size, tell it to stay put, or tuck it away.
A little voice, no words.
Pip's sounds are tiny synthesized phrases, so they sound the same in every language. Pick a voice, set the volume, or mute Pip from its menu. Tap a voice to hear Pip say hello.
- MixThe default: the best-fitting voice for each moment.
Pip is optional. Turn on “Show Pip on desktop” from the VibePause menu bar whenever you'd like company. Included in the one purchase.
Get VibePause ↗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.
Start with your usual tools.
Choose the editors and terminals to track. Your session timer follows active use, with break timing you can adjust.
Get a practical reminder.
Nudges suggest a next step for your eyes, posture, hydration, or movement, in a floating banner or from Pip. 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. Pip only reflects that same state.
- 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, Pip the desk companion, a focus timer, history and insights, Quiet Hours, themes, sound choices, and optional weather context.
No recurring payment. No in-app purchase.
US$14.99
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 to take breaks while coding
Tie breaks to coding events and keep a reminder as the backup.
Read the guide →Automatic break reminders: idle and app tracking
See what starts the clock and what counts as time away.
Read the guide →Stretch and posture reminders for programmers
Pair movement with natural stopping points in a coding day.
Read the guide →From the blog
More room in your working day.
Meet Pip: a desk companion for your coding breaks
Pip is a small companion that sits above your Mac's Dock, shows how long you have been coding, brings your break reminders, and joins short guided breaks.
Read article →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 →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.
Who is Pip, and can I turn it off?
Pip is an optional desk companion that sits at the bottom of your screen, mirrors your coding session, brings reminders in a speech bubble, and joins your guided breaks. It is off until you turn on Show Pip on desktop in the menu bar, and you can mute it, keep it in one place, or tuck it away at any time.
How much does VibePause cost?
VibePause is US$14.99. 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$14.99 once · All current features included