If you're looking for a desktop app that can nudge you into good working habits and try to head off health problems from screen time, BliiNK is a good option. The app uses AI to track your posture, eye strain and neck muscle fatigue. It offers customizable reminders to drink water, take short walks and do exercises to loosen up your muscles. BliiNK's AI runs on your machine, so your data is private and not shared with a third party.
Another interesting app is Meaning, an AI-powered screen time coach. It uses Apple's screen time API and ChatGPT4 AI technology to monitor and limit your screen time. Meaning offers features like blocking specific apps, scheduling sessions and a chat-to-unlock system to help you use your phone responsibly and find a better balance between work and play.
If you spend hours sitting in front of a computer, Posture Reminder is designed to monitor your posture and alert you to problems in real time. The Mac-only app uses computer vision and AI to detect when you're slouching and offer immediate feedback. It stores data locally to protect privacy and works with family sharing, so it's a good option for families to try to improve posture and reduce back pain.
Last, Focus Bear is designed to help you manage distractions and cultivate healthy habits. It's geared for people with ADHD and Autism, but anyone can use it. It offers website and app blocking, guided morning routines and regular break reminders. It's available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome OS and iOS, and it has a pay-what-you-want pricing system, so it can be a good option for people who want to try it out or use it in a variety of settings.