BlinkMore AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like BlinkMore

BlinkMore is described as 'Free is an open source macOS menu bar application that helps reduce eye strain by fading your screen when you stare at it for too long without blinking. Using automated eye-tracking and customized settings to encourage you to blink more' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 10 alternatives to BlinkMore for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and Chrome OS apps. The best BlinkMore alternative is Dimmer, which is free. Other great apps like BlinkMore are PangoBright, Gammy, Iris mini and Velis Auto Brightness.

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  1. Dimmer icon

    Dimmer

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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    58 Dimmer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PT flagPortugal
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Dimmer screenshot 1
    2.0.0.b8

    Dimmer Features

    1.  Adjusting brightness
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Dims background windows
    4.  Portable
    5.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Dimmer VS BlinkMore

     

    • Dimmer is the most popular Windows alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Dimmer is the most popular free alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Dimmer is Free and ProprietaryBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
  2. PangoBright icon

    PangoBright

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    Screen dimming software that allows you to control the brightness of your screens as well as external monitors.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    PangoBright screenshot 1

    PangoBright Features

    1.  Dimmer
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Portable
    4.  Dark Mode

    PangoBright VS BlinkMore

     
  4. Gammy icon

    Gammy

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    Adaptive screen brightness and temperature for Windows and Linux.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Gammy screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer being worked on and the repository has been archived

    Gammy Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
    2.  Backlight brightness control
    3.  Blue light filter
    4.  Automatic Lighting Control
    5.  Graphical User Interface
    6.  Color correction

    Gammy VS BlinkMore

     

    • Gammy is the most popular Linux alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Gammy is the most popular Open Source alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Gammy is Free and Open SourceBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
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    Iris

    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

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    Iris mini

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    Enjoy free cross-platform blue light reduction and PWM flicker-free brightness control with Iris mini. Minimalistic design, portable, and automatic for no-hassle, eyestrain-relief across all devices. Simply double-click to activate, perfect for every lighting condition.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris mini screenshot 1

    Iris mini Features

    1.  Blue light filter

    Iris mini VS BlinkMore

     

    • Iris mini is the most popular Mac alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Iris mini is Freemium and ProprietaryBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
  7. Velis Auto Brightness icon

    Velis Auto Brightness

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    Velis Auto Brightness is a pretty powerfully adjustable auto-brightness app for your android device.

    48 Velis Auto Brightness alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Velis Auto Brightness screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Automatic brightness dimming
    2.  Multiple languages

    Velis Auto Brightness VS BlinkMore

     

    • Velis Auto Brightness is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Velis Auto Brightness is Freemium and ProprietaryBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
  8. Mirage - Screen Filter icon

    Mirage - Screen Filter

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    World's 1st instantaneous content-aware brightness control app that let your screen brightness adapt instantly and automatically to provide the most optimal viewing experience for your eyes.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Settings menu - Home

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming

    Mirage - Screen Filter VS BlinkMore

     

    • Mirage - Screen Filter is the most popular commercial alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Mirage - Screen Filter is Paid and ProprietaryBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
    • Mirage - Screen Filter is LightweightBlinkMore is not according to our users
  10. Iris icon

    Iris

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    Iris is software which makes monitors healthy for the eyes. With iris you can reduce the blue light emitted from your screen for better sleep, reduce the brightness of your screen and avoid eye pain.

    137 Iris alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • BG flagBulgaria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Iris screenshot 1

    Iris Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Automatic brightness dimming
    5.  Reduce Eyestrain
    6.  Blue light filter
    7.  Built-in timer

    Iris VS BlinkMore

     
  11. DimScreen icon

    DimScreen

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    Form 1 Hour Software by skrommel, it can dim the screen by applying a transparent gray layer on top of your opened applications

    50 DimScreen alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    DimScreen screenshot 1

    DimScreen Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Backlight brightness control
    4.  Cascade proxy

    DimScreen VS BlinkMore

     

  12. Kumux

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    Kumux is a dynamic circadian color scheme for code editors and other software. It adjust color temperature, color hues, contrast and brightness levels throughout the day based on the position of the sun.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • ES flagSpain
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Chrome OS
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Kumux screenshot 1

    Kumux Features

    1.  Color Palette
    2.  VSCode

    Kumux VS BlinkMore

     

    • Kumux is the most popular SaaS alternative to BlinkMore.

    • Kumux is Free and Open SourceBlinkMore is Freemium and Open Source
  13. Eye Saver icon

    Eye Saver

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    Free software for eye protection and more! It protects your eyes while you are working on the computer. Eye Saver has three main functions: blue light filter; eliminates the invisible flickering of the display backlight; reminds you to take breaks;

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Eye Saver screenshot 1
    Eye Saver screenshot 2

    Eye Saver Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Removes screen flickering
    3.  Break timers
    4.  Blue light filter
    5.  Display Management
    6.  Reduce Eyestrain

    Eye Saver VS BlinkMore

     
  14. iBrightness Tray icon

    iBrightness Tray

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    iBrightness Tray is a little bit of a swiss army knife display tool as adjusting the brightness of your screen is just one of three main functions it has. The other two are turning on your screensaver at the click of a button and also the ability to turn off the display...

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    iBrightness Tray screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The program is no longer updated. Last version, 1.0, released in 2013, can be still downloaded from the official website.

    iBrightness Tray Features

    1.  Reduce Eyestrain
    2.  Display Management

    iBrightness Tray VS BlinkMore

     
  15. Shady icon

    Shady

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    Shady puts a shade over your screen to help soothe your tired or dazzled eyes. You can use it to reduce your Mac's brightness far below the usual minimum, without any risk of damage to your screen.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Shady screenshot 1

    Shady VS BlinkMore

     
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