Your gentle reminder to take a break
See your cuckoo in action
Click below to watch your adorable cuckoo bird pop out and remind you it's time for a break.
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How it works
Your cuckoo bird quietly keeps watch, reminding you when it's time for a mindful break.
Set Your Rhythm
Choose your ideal time interval — 15, 30, or 60 minutes. Find the pace that matches your workflow.
Stay in Flow
Work peacefully while your companion keeps time in the background. No distractions, just gentle awareness.
Meet Your Cuckoo
When time's up, an adorable 3D cuckoo bird emerges with delightful animations and sounds.
Take a Moment
Use this gentle reminder to stretch, breathe, or acknowledge the passing time. Dive back in refreshed.
Beautiful on your desktop
CuckooTimer sits elegantly in your menu bar, appearing with a charming animation when it's time for a break.
Control from your menu bar
Access all settings instantly without interrupting your flow. Toggle sounds, adjust intervals, and customize your experience in seconds.
Quick Controls
One-click access
Working Hours
Set active times
Menu Bar Ready
Always within reach
Native macOS
Feels like home
Why you'll love it
A gentle companion that helps you stay aware of time without the stress.
Delightful Reminders
Transform time awareness into a joyful moment. Our 3D cuckoo emerges with smooth animations and gentle sounds.
Your Pace, Your Way
Choose intervals of 15, 30, or 60 minutes. It's the perfect nudge to stretch, refocus, or take a break.
Fully Customizable
Auto-hide, always visible, or sound-only mode. Set working hours to control when reminders appear.
Quietly Powerful
Lives in your menu bar with no dock icon. Store updates arrive through macOS, and direct-download editions can update automatically.
A small, friendly cue to help you notice time passing and make room for your next break.
Designed for calm, repeatable reminders.
Simple pricing
One-time purchase, lifetime of mindful time-keeping
CuckooTimer
Lifetime License
- Lifetime license
- All future updates included
- Email support
- Use on Macs you personally own
- No subscription fees
Windows & Linux
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Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about CuckooTimer
CuckooTimer requires macOS 26 or later and supports both compatible Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
For direct-download purchases, your license is intended for Macs that you personally own and use. App Store installs and family sharing follow Apple’s current terms.
Simply click on the CuckooTimer icon in your menu bar and select your preferred interval: 15, 30, or 60 minutes. You can change this anytime based on your current workflow needs.
You can toggle the cuckoo sound independently from the menu bar settings. The current clock experience keeps the tick-tock layer off so reminders stay calm and unobtrusive.
For a direct-download purchase, contact support about the applicable refund policy. App Store purchases and refunds are handled through Apple.
Yes. Email support is available for purchase and technical questions. Response times can vary, so include your purchase email and a clear description of the issue.
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