March 31st, 2026 — Update notice: If you previously installed Count Tongula's Eye Break, please uninstall and reinstall from scratch using the download button below. We've moved to a new distribution channel with auto-updates built in.
Count Tongula's
Eye Break
A Dracula-themed 20-20-20 rule app that lives in your menu bar. Built with Swift & AppKit, it gently reminds you to rest your eyes with animated overlays, bat silhouettes, and vampire wisdom.
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Features
20-20-20 Rule
Every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds. The Count keeps you on track.
Smart Timer
Pauses automatically during screen lock, sleep, or Focus mode. Resets when you're idle.
Dracula Themed
Full Dracula color palette with animated fog overlays, bat silhouettes, and vampire-inspired quotes.
Streak Tracking
Build streaks and unlock vampire-themed milestone titles. 30-day stats retention.
Stretch Breaks
Configurable long stretch breaks every N eye breaks. Take care of more than just your eyes.
Fully Customizable
Configurable intervals, durations, 14 system sounds, strict mode, and launch at login.