EyeAway is a beautiful, privacy-first macOS app that helps reduce digital eye strain using the proven 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes, look 20 feet away for 20 seconds - your eyes will thank you.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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Dimmer Alternatives
Apps similar to Dimmer include f.lux, which is free. Other options are Redshift, Twinkle Tray, Solace and LightBulb. You're spoiled for choice with Screen Dimmers like Dimmer: we list more than 50 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.
Alternatives list
LUMEL is a two-way Mac brightness app: boost a supported XDR display past the macOS cap toward ~1600 nits for sunlight, or dim below the system minimum for dark rooms — all from the menu bar. Public EDR rendering, sandboxed, no data collected. Free tier never expires; $2.99 one-time Pro.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Germany
EU
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Free, open-source display control for Windows 11: one brightness slider for every monitor (DDC/CI and laptop panels), night light, focus mode, keep awake, per-monitor taskbar hiding and glass, OLED care, your monitor's own settings, hotkeys and a CLI.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Windows
India
If you work in a dark room, or in room lit by the sun, or struggle with eye strain and headache, Simple Screen Shade will dim your displays - this way it will care for your health and comfort.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Bulgaria- EU
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With cursor-based activation, keep your monitors off until you need them and protect your screens from burn-in and image retention.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
United States
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52 Away From Keyboard (AFK) alternativesAway From Keyboard is an app that reduces eye strain with reminders to take a break.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
LiteBright is a lightweight native brightness controller for Windows 10 and 11. It lets you control brightness across multiple monitors from the system tray, adjust displays independently or together, and use global keyboard shortcuts for quick changes.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Platforms
- Windows
Focus view, extra brightness, ambient glow, and keep awake — all from your menu bar. JoyScreen transforms how you use your Mac.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Poland- EU
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Romania- EU
