Disclosure: we make Eye Yoga. We name the cases where another app is stronger, and nobody paid for placement.
What a break looks like
Side by side
| App | Best for | Price | Runs on | Guided eye exercises |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Eye Yoga | Guided eye exercises from the menu bar | Free | Mac | Yes, 10 movements |
 DeskRest | Break coaching with posture and streaks | From $24.99 lifetime | Mac | No, posture and eye prompts |
Prices checked October 15, 2026.
Why people pick Eye Yoga
- Your break does something. Ten guided eye movements instead of posture and eye prompts.
- Free. DeskRest is from $24.99 lifetime.
- Private by design. No account, no ads, no behavioral analytics.
- Built for the Mac. Lives in the menu bar and supports VoiceOver, Reduce Motion, and Reduce Transparency.
When DeskRest may suit you better: when posture, longer movement breaks, meeting awareness, statistics, or workday boundaries matter more than a curated eye movement experience.
Questions
Is Eye Yoga better than DeskRest?
For guided eye breaks, yes. Eye Yoga includes ten guided eye movements and DeskRest does not. Choose DeskRest when posture, longer movement breaks, meeting awareness, statistics, or workday boundaries matter more than a curated eye movement experience.
Which app is more affordable?
Eye Yoga was free on the Mac App Store when checked on October 15, 2026. DeskRest: Lifetime licenses start at $24.99 for one Mac before temporary discounts. A seven day trial is available.
Can either app treat an eye condition?
No. Both should be treated as wellbeing or break tools, not medical care.
Sources and checking date
Product features and prices come from each app's official website and store listing, checked on October 15, 2026. Prices, trials, and operating system requirements can change.
Eye Yoga Exercises for Strain
A guided visual pause, ready from your menu bar.
Ten guided movements, adjustable 15 to 60 second sessions, no account, and no subscription. Check the current Mac App Store price before downloading.
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