# Catnap - Protect your eyes & take a break

> Eye break reminder app with customizable usage and rest timers. (iPhone/iPad app by Xueqin Huang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnap-protect-your-eyes-and-take-a-break/id1016182705 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Xueqin Huang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1016182704)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese, Chinese
- Released: 2015-07-14
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnap-protect-your-eyes-and-take-a-break/id1016182705/reviews.md

## What is Catnap?

No... My eyes are so tired... But without a notification, I can't keep track of time and will always keep on using iPhone/iPad! What can I do? Don't worry! Just use Catnap!

Catnap is a simple yet useful utility designed to remind you to take a break once a while in order to protect your eyes.

Catnap will automatically send you a notification and remind you to rest. You can simply set your "Use for" and "Rest for" time in the settings. Even more, you can set a password for the settings and make sure no one can change it. Parents, what are you waiting for? :)

A lot of thoughts and efforts was put into designing Catnap. I pushed a lot of pixels before I came up with the final design. And, all of these, is finished by a 16-years-old - sigh - short-sighted boy in China.

Why should I pay for Catnap?
- Give yourself a little push: now you've paid for it, why don't you keep using it and keep healthy?
- Clean, simple and easy-to-use designing
- Automatically send notification no matter what you are doing
- Delay notification just by a single click
- Stop/restart current section at any time
- Set your own personal encourage sentence
- [Optional] Peaceful background rain sound while you are resting
- [Parents' favorite] Set password for settings view so as to make sure no one will change it

Supported language:
- English
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese

NOTICE:
For best result, set Catnap's notification type to 'Alert' in the Settings app.

We promise to keep working on Catnap and make it better. If you have any questions or suggestions for this app, feel free to contact developer at eflyjason@gmail.com. We will try our best. Thanks! :)

## Key features

- Automatic break notifications
- Customizable use and rest times
- Password protection for settings
- Optional background rain sounds
- Delay notification option
- Stop/restart current session

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/catnap-protect-your-eyes-and-take-a-break/id1016182705/reviews.md

### 3/5 — 如何关掉5分钟1分钟30秒提示

*2017-01-30, version 2.0.1*

我只希望它是个简单的软件。设定时间之前保持安静。不需要还有xx秒就要休息（或者休息结束）的提示。如何关掉这样的提示呢？

**Developer response:** 多谢您的建议！我们会在下一版本中考虑加入这一功能！谢谢！

### 3/5 — Nice, except breaks are too long

*2015-12-16, version 1.1*

I was hoping to have frequent short breaks...but you've only considered gamers, it seems.  Eyes need a rest also from FB, Twitter, email and work. 2-minute breaks every 30 minutes...or even 20-second breaks every 10 minutes would be best.  If you scale the breaks down to seconds-capability, then you'd have me.

## Frequently asked questions about Catnap

### What is Catnap?

Catnap is a utility app designed to remind you to take breaks from your iPhone or iPad to protect your eyes. It allows you to set custom usage and rest times and sends automatic notifications.

### How does Catnap help protect my eyes?

Catnap helps protect your eyes by prompting you to take regular breaks. You can configure how long you use your device and how long your breaks should be, ensuring you don't overwork your eyes.

### Can I customize the break reminders in Catnap?

Yes, you can customize both your 'Use for' time and your 'Rest for' time within Catnap's settings. This allows you to tailor the break schedule to your personal needs.

### Does Catnap have parental controls?

Yes, Catnap offers a password protection feature for its settings. This is ideal for parents who want to ensure that children cannot change the usage and rest time configurations.

### What languages does Catnap support?

Catnap currently supports English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese. This makes it accessible to a wider range of users.

### How much does Catnap cost?

Catnap is a paid app, priced at $0.99. The developer suggests that purchasing the app encourages consistent use for maintaining eye health.

### Is Catnap available on Android devices?

Based on the provided information, Catnap is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no mention of Android compatibility.

### When was Catnap last updated?

Catnap was last updated on January 30, 2017, with version 2.0.2. The developer has expressed a commitment to continuing to improve the app.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 2.0.2 — 2017-01-30

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

- Fix minor bugs

We promise to keep working on Catnap and make it better. If you have any questions or suggestions for this app, feel free to contact developer at eflyjason@gmail.com. We will try our best. Thanks! :)

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