IdleMac
Your Mac Knows When You're Slacking
IdleMac is a tiny macOS menu bar app that judges you when you step away from your work and screams at you to come back. It turns your Mac into your own personal accountability buddy with passive-aggressive sound personalities that activate the moment you go idle.
Core features:
• Custom idle timer from 10 seconds to 10 minutes
• 10 passive-aggressive voice personalities to keep you accountable
• Lives in the menu bar with no dock icon and zero distraction
• Lightweight, fully private, no internet or analytics required
• Auto-launches at login, works on macOS 13+ Intel and Apple Silicon
Join hundreds of remote workers, freelancers, students, and developers using IdleMac to reclaim hours of lost focus every week.
IdleMac FAQ
Will it make noise during meetings?+
Nope. IdleMac only triggers when your keyboard and mouse are idle. If you're moving your mouse in a Zoom call, it stays quiet.
Does it actually help me focus?+
Yes. Knowing your Mac will judge you out loud is surprisingly motivating. It's like having a tiny accountability buddy.
Does it eat my battery?+
No. It uses built-in macOS tools to check idle time. Almost zero CPU usage.
Is my data safe?+
IdleMac doesn't collect anything. No accounts, no analytics, no internet required. Everything stays on your Mac.
Does it work on Intel Macs?+
Yes. Works on both Intel and Apple Silicon Macs running macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer.
Can I get a refund?+
Yes. If you don't like it, email me and I'll refund you. No questions asked.
