DeskRest FAQ: the 10 questions everyone asks

No — it's paid software with lifetime licenses from $14.99 (1 Mac). The official site advertises no free tier or trial as of July 2026. If free is a requirement, Stretchly and BreakTimer cover the basics without charge.

Strictly one-time. Each tier includes lifetime updates, so there's no renewal, no annual plan, and nothing to cancel — a deliberate contrast to subscription wellness apps.

Any Mac on macOS 14.2 (Sonoma) or newer, Apple silicon and Intel alike. Older systems can't install it — that requirement is firm.

No. The app is Mac-only, and that includes mobile: no iOS companion, no Apple Watch app. Reminders live entirely in your Mac's menu bar.

Yes. Multi-monitor display issues were specifically fixed in v1.18.2 (March 2025), and break overlays now behave across screens — see the changelog for the release trail.

Your license covers a set number of machines (1, 2, or 5). For transfers to replacement hardware, the developer handles it through official support — that's a them question, not an us question.

The developer states it runs on-device with no account required. Payments go through the Lemon Squeezy checkout, so card details never touch the app. Our full evidence review is on the safety page.

Refunds run through the official cancellation process on the developer's site — as an independent guide we can't issue them. Check the terms at checkout before buying if this matters to you.

Yes. The app runs on-device, so break scheduling needs no internet connection once your license is activated. You'll only go online for updates and the initial key activation.

The 5-Mac tier at $44.99 is the closest thing — about $9 per machine, which suits a small studio. Anything larger means emailing the developer directly.