Everything Standro can do
Gentle reminders that work with your flow. Smart, flexible, and private.
Gentle reminders that work with you
Reminders designed to help, not annoy.
Science-backed intervals
Choose reminder intervals that fit your workflow:
- - 15 min: For intense focus sessions
- - 30 min: Balanced productivity (recommended)
- - 45 min: Extended work periods
- - 60 min: Minimal interruption mode
Smart notifications
Clean, non-intrusive reminders:
- - 9 rotating messages to avoid reminder fatigue
- - Native macOS notifications
- - Optional "Menu Bar Only" mode for silent reminders
- - Auto-dismiss after 2 minutes, no pile-up
Sit / Stand mode
For standing desks: alternate sitting and standing on a rhythm you choose.
A cycle, not a single nudge
Sit for a while, then a gentle prompt to stand, then a prompt to sit again:
- - Set each phase to 15, 20, 30, 45 or 60 minutes
- - The menu bar icon points down while seated, up while standing
- - Opt-in: the classic single reminder stays the default
- - Silent during Focus and Do Not Disturb, icon only
Switch whenever you want
Back from a walk halfway through a phase? One click puts you on the other posture and starts a fresh phase:
- - Switch to standing / Switch to sitting, right in the menu bar menu
- - The new phase runs the full duration of the posture you switch to
- - Works while snoozed or paused: it ends that and starts you fresh
- - On the classic reminder, the same item reads Restart period
Work on your schedule
Standro respects your time, on and off the clock.
Active hours
Set your working hours (e.g., 9 AM - 6 PM). No reminders during morning coffee or evening relaxation.
Weekdays only
Skip reminders on Saturday and Sunday. Your weekends stay uninterrupted.
Snooze & pause
Snooze for 5 minutes, pause for 1 hour, or resume anytime. You're always in control.
Smart Mode
Intelligent reminders that know when you're away.
Idle detection
Smart Mode detects when you step away:
- - No reminders while you're already up
- - Automatic grace period when you return (5, 10, or 15 min)
- - Configurable idle threshold (2, 3, 5, or 10 min)
Privacy-first design
No tracking, no spying:
- - Uses macOS system idle time only
- - No keylogging or screen monitoring
- - Completely opt-in (disabled by default)
Focus Mode integration
Standro automatically detects macOS Focus Mode. No popups, no sounds during Do Not Disturb. The menu bar icon still updates silently, and reminders resume when Focus ends.
Works with all Focus Modes: Do Not Disturb, Work, Personal, Sleep, and custom modes.
Global keyboard shortcuts
Control Standro from anywhere without switching apps.
All shortcuts are fully customizable in preferences.
Menu bar integration
Standro lives in your menu bar with color-coded status:
In Sit / Stand mode the icon becomes an arrow instead: down while seated, up while standing. The menu also shows the time left in the current period, and lets you switch posture on the spot.
Sound notifications
Optional gentle audio cues using built-in macOS sounds:
Preview sounds before selecting. Respects Focus Mode.
Reminder history & export
Your week at a glance, and your data in your hands.
Your week, at a glance
- - Seven columns, one dot per reminder, filling from the bottom
- - Today stands slightly apart, the days ahead wait quietly
- - Step back a week at a time
- - Monthly calendar heatmap, one click away
- - No streaks, no targets, no week-over-week scoring
Export your data
- - Export to CSV with one click
- - Use with health tracking or analytics tools
- - Your data, your control
Beautiful native design
Looks and feels like a Mac app because it is one.
Privacy & security
Your data stays on your Mac. Period.
- All settings stored locally
- No account required
- No analytics or tracking
- No network connections required
- Minimal permissions (notifications only)
System requirements
Runs great on any modern Mac.
- - macOS 10.15 Catalina or later
- - Universal Binary (Intel & Apple Silicon)
- - ~15 MB memory usage
- - No background CPU when idle
Why Standro?
Stand up. Stretch. Feel better.
Get Standro for Mac
Download on the Mac App Store$2.99 · One-time purchase · No subscription