Thoughtful productivity apps for macOS.
Mac utilities that help you focus without getting in the way.
Niro Studios creates polished Mac software with calm interfaces, native interactions, and small details that make healthy work rhythms easier to keep.
Take a Break brings gentle structure to your day. Timers, smart pauses, and simple break prompts work together to help you reset before burnout sets in — quietly, from the menu bar.
Flexible Timers
Custom rhythms and presets that match how you actually work.
Smart Pause
Detects meetings and fullscreen so breaks don't interrupt at the wrong moment.
Daily Stats
Skipped breaks, holds, and reminders tracked with soft color and easy-to-read bars.
Background-First
The app works quietly and surfaces itself only when useful.
The timer lives in the menu bar most of the time, out of your way while you work. When you want more detail, the popover gives you a quick countdown and controls without turning your desktop into a dashboard.
Smart Pause
Meetings and fullscreen are handled gracefully.
Take a Break can pause near the end of a session so meetings and fullscreen work don't silently consume your focus time. It gets out of the way precisely when it should.
Stats
Progress is visible in a glanceable, friendly way.
Skipped breaks, holds, look-away prompts, stand-up reminders, and hydration nudges — all shown with soft color and easy-to-read bars. No guilt, just clarity.
Niro Studios
Making Mac productivity software feel lighter, calmer, and better crafted.
Take a Break is the first example of that direction, with more thoughtful utilities to come.
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