How the water reminder works
Drink water, every 30 minutes
On by default. Cappy says "Drink some water!"
Optional 30 second countdown
The full-screen break lock stays off until you turn it on. You can wait it out or skip it.
CapyBreaks runs on the computer, not in a browser tab. Close the browser and the drink water reminder still reaches you. The eye break timer and the Pomodoro timer on this site run only while their browser tabs stay open. Only those web timers are free.
The drink water reminder is on when you first open the app, every 30 minutes. You can turn that reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes.
When a water reminder is due, Cappy shows the water image for 5 seconds and the message says "Drink some water!" The water timer then starts over. Cappy stays above other windows by default, near the top right of the screen.
The small reminder plays a water-drop sound. Volume starts at 70 percent, and you can set it from 0 to 100 in steps of 5. The message bubble above Cappy is on until you turn it off.
An optional full-screen break lock is off until you turn it on. With it on, a countdown of 30 seconds replaces the small water reminder. You can wait it out or skip it. The screen is titled Hydration, and the line under the title says "Take a sip of water and stay refreshed."
See the Lock screen break reminder page for each countdown.
CapyBreaks does not record how much water you drink. It does not ask for a glass, a sip count, or an amount.
CapyBreaks is a reminder app. It will not fix back pain, headaches, or an eye condition. It reminds you to drink water. You still choose whether to drink the water.
One app for water, stretch, eye, and stand-up reminders
CapyBreaks is a hydration reminder in the same desktop app as stretch, eye, and stand-up reminders. It is a water reminder for Mac and a water reminder for Windows. You do not install a separate hydration app.
Breaks, a stretch reminder, and a posture check are also on by default. Eye Breaks stay off until you turn them on. That interval starts at 20 minutes. The stretch reminder is the one whose full-screen line says "Stand up and release the tension." See the Stand-up reminder page for that line. A general break is on every 60 minutes. See the Posture reminder page for the 20 minute posture check. See the stretch reminder page for that 45 minute timer, and Break reminder for Mac and Break reminder for Windows for every default interval.
Set it up on Mac or Windows
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Use the button for your computer
The Mac button on this page downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store listing for CapyBreaks.
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Install
On Mac, open the DMG and follow the install prompts. On Windows, choose Get in the Microsoft Store. Later, the System tab on Mac can check for an update, download it, and relaunch the app. Windows updates come from the Store.
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Open CapyBreaks
The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Click Get Started to open settings.
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Leave it running
Start at login is on by default. On Mac, CapyBreaks registers a Launch Agent so it opens when you log in. Closing the window keeps CapyBreaks running, which is also the default. The icon stays in the menu bar, and the settings window is a normal window, so the app stays in the Dock. On Windows, a Microsoft Store install asks Windows to start CapyBreaks when you sign in. Windows can refuse that startup task. Closing the window keeps CapyBreaks in the system tray, which is also the default.
Working hours and when reminders are skipped
Working hours are off until you turn them on. The starting schedule is weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday start off. When working hours are on, a reminder that comes due outside those hours is skipped, and the timers start over when the next working period begins.
These checks are on when you first open the app. A reminder due while the mic or a fullscreen app is in use is skipped and timers restart. Windows presentation mode pauses reminders. After 5 minutes idle, a due reminder is skipped.
Pricing
Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with a 7-day trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account.
Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own.
For a team, office, or business, see the Break reminder for teams page.
Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.
See pricing for what Personal and Team include.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CapyBreaks a water reminder for Mac and Windows?
Yes. CapyBreaks is a water reminder app, a water reminder for Mac, and a water reminder for Windows. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG. The drink water reminder is on by default, every 30 minutes, and Cappy says "Drink some water!" The Mac button on this page downloads the Apple-silicon DMG. The Windows button opens the Microsoft Store.
How often does the drink water reminder appear?
The drink water reminder is on when you first open the app, every 30 minutes. You can turn that reminder off, or set its interval from 1 to 360 minutes. When it is due, Cappy says "Drink some water!" and that timer starts over.
Does CapyBreaks track how much I drink?
No. CapyBreaks does not record how much water you drink. It does not ask for a glass, a sip count, or an amount. When the reminder is due, Cappy says "Drink some water!"
Does this water reminder work on Windows 11?
Yes. CapyBreaks works on Windows 11. The Windows download on this site is listed for Windows 10 or later, and the Windows button opens the Microsoft Store. That makes CapyBreaks a water reminder for PC and a water reminder Windows 11 can install from the Store.
Is CapyBreaks free?
No. The CapyBreaks app is paid. It has a 7-day trial. After the trial, Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices. Only the web timers are free. The eye break timer and the Pomodoro timer on this site run in the browser, and those pages do not charge.
Does CapyBreaks need an account?
Not for the trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Activating a purchase requires signing in. A purchase made before you have an account waits until you sign in with the same email, and then this device can be licensed. The welcome screen says no account is needed during the trial.
Can I limit reminders to work hours?
Working hours are off until you turn them on. The starting schedule is weekdays from 9:00 to 17:00. Saturday and Sunday start off. When working hours are on, a reminder that comes due outside those hours is skipped, and the timers start over when the next working period begins. These checks are on when you first open the app. A reminder due while the mic or a fullscreen app is in use is skipped and timers restart. Windows presentation mode pauses reminders. After 5 minutes idle, a due reminder is skipped.
How much does CapyBreaks cost?
Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices, with a 7-day trial. The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own.
Does CapyBreaks give medical advice?
CapyBreaks is a reminder app. It will not fix back pain, headaches, or an eye condition. It reminds you to drink water. You still choose whether to drink the water.
Download CapyBreaks
The 7-day trial starts the first time you open the app. You do not need a CapyBreaks account. After the trial, Personal is $14.99 once for up to 3 devices. Team is $9.99 per seat. Team is a one-time charge, with a minimum of 2 seats. It does not renew on its own. Windows installs from the Microsoft Store. The Mac download is an Apple-silicon DMG.