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HazeOver vs Recess

A side-by-side look at HazeOver and Recess. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

HazeOver

HazeOver

Productivity

HazeOver is a lightweight application for Mac that helps reduce distractions by dimming all windows except the one you're currently using. It works by overlaying a translucent gray layer over inactive application windows, drawing attention to your active window.

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Recess

Recess

Productivity

Recess is a free and open source time/focus management tool to help you be more productive. It optimizes and automates breaks by monitoring your computer activity and gently reminds you to take breaks when it's a good time.

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