DimScreen AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like DimScreen

DimScreen is described as 'Form 1 Hour Software by skrommel, it can dim the screen by applying a transparent gray layer on top of your opened applications' and is a Screen Dimmer. There are more than 50 alternatives to DimScreen for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Wayland and Android apps. The best DimScreen alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like DimScreen are Redshift, Twinkle Tray, LightBulb and RedshiftGUI.

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  1. f.lux icon
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    Software that makes the color of your computer's display adapt to the time of day, warm at night and like sunlight during the day.

    58 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • f.lux is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to DimScreen.

    • f.lux is the most popular free alternative to DimScreen.

    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryDimScreen is also Free and Proprietary
    • f.lux is LightweightDimScreen is not according to our users
  2. Redshift icon
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    Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.

    49 Redshift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
    • Redshift is the most popular Open Source alternative to DimScreen.

    • Redshift is Free and Open SourceDimScreen is Free and Proprietary
    • Redshift is LightweightDimScreen is not according to our users
  3. Twinkle Tray icon
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    Twinkle Tray enables brightness control on external displays in Windows 10 & 11. Even th Windows is capable of adjusting the backlight on most monitors, it doesn't support external monitors natively.

    28 Twinkle Tray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. RedshiftGUI icon
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    RedshiftGUI changes the color temperature of your monitor to better match that of your surrounding. This means that it sets a cooler color temperature during the daytime (due to natural lighting) and sets a warmer temperature at night (due to indoor lighting). Similar to f.

    46 RedshiftGUI alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. BlinkMore icon
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    BlinkMoreFree 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Python monitor control using the VESA Monitor Control Command Set (MCCS) over the Display Data Channel Command Interface Standard (DDC-CI).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
     
  7. Dimmer icon
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    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. Iris icon
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    Reduces blue light and flicker for eye comfort, supports auto color temperature adjustment based on time, customizable modes, overlays, color and font options, docking station support, and accessible part-screen filtering for diverse needs.

    145 Iris alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. Iris mini icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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