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Simple Reminder vs Sane Break: catalog facts
Simple Reminder	Sane Break
Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.	Free Free and open source under GPL-3.0-or-later.
Android	Windows, macOS, Linux
Quick Settings tile for adding a reminder Supports typed times and custom dates	Uses a gentle reminder before starting a break Can begin the full-screen break when the user pauses
Android only	The Flatpak version does not support screen locking or pausing breaks when specific programs are running.
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 8, 2026

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