Loook is a menu bar health reminder app that sends periodic notifications to blink, adjust posture, look away from the screen, and stay hydrated. The app addresses common issues for users who spend extended hours at their computers, providing gentle nudges to develop better screen-time habits.
The reminder system operates non-intrusively with customizable intervals. Users can pause notifications during presentations or video calls. Interactive animations add personality without distraction, positioning Loook as a companion-style reminder tool rather than a clinical productivity app.
Key features include screen dimming (Loook+ subscription), premium themes with visual effects, and an in-app voting system for feature requests. The Loook+ subscription ($4.00/month) unlocks the Matrix theme with real-time shader effects, Retro theme, and Minimalistic Typewriter theme. New themes are added monthly.
The base app is free and includes core reminder functionality. The app occupies 13.2 MB of disk space. Version 2.0 introduced a complete redesign that resolved earlier CPU usage issues, resulting in minimal background performance impact.
System requirements: macOS 14.6 or later. Available exclusively on the Mac App Store, ensuring Apple sandboxing compliance. The developer maintains a no-data-collection privacy policy.
Limitations include the relatively new status (version 2.0 released December 2024) and subscription pricing that some users consider steep for a reminder utility. The free version provides sufficient functionality for evaluating the app’s effectiveness.
Suitable for users who work long hours at a computer, struggle with remembering to take breaks, or want automated health reminders during focused work sessions.
