IN THE FIELD GUIDE
Betterhours
betterhours.live
Better Hours is a workday companion app designed for remote and desk workers to promote energy and well-being through the day by encouraging small recovery steps like breaks, stretches, eye rest, and hydration. It operates on a calm timer system and is a one-time purchase with no subscription required.
THE PRODUCT, BEYOND THE PITCH
Editorially reviewed · Sources checked Oct 1, 2026
A good fit for
- Remote workers and desk workers seeking to improve their workday energy and well-being through structured breaks and recovery steps.
Know the limitations
- Does not aim to increase productivity or output but focuses on protecting the user's energy and well-being instead.
What you can do
- Helps remote and desk workers maintain energy and reduce fatigue during the workday by encouraging regular breaks and hydration.
Features
- Focus timer that reminds users to rest, stretch, and breathe.
- Prompts for focus blocks, short breaks, eye rest, movement, and drinking water throughout the workday.
- Includes free tools such as a customizable Pomodoro timer, 20-20-20 eye break reminder, work break reminder, desk stretch reminder, water reminder with intake tracker, and a quick burnout quiz.
Integrations
Not confirmed yet.
Platforms & data export
Not confirmed yet.
THE COST FOR YOUR TEAM
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A practical workflow
- Users receive one cue at a time to take a recovery step and can skip cues if desired, avoiding reminder overload.
- The app encourages a rhythm of a short break every 25 to 30 minutes and a longer break every couple of hours.
- Prompts include moving every 30 minutes, sipping water regularly, following the 20-20-20 eye rest rule, and getting fresh air and sun.
Based on the sources below. Editorial review does not imply hands-on product testing.
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