DimScreen Alternatives

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 Solace.

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  1. Brisync icon
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    Synchronize your external monitor brightness with built-in display. Application reads current brightness of your built-in display and passes it to external monitors via DDC interface. You can adjust brightness by menu in system status bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. Lumen icon
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    Lumen - magic auto brightness based on screen contents. You control Lumen simply by using your brightness keys - it'll automatically learn your preferences.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Monitor Bright reduces with a simple trick the monitor brightness. Useful to use the PC at night without getting blind if the minimum brightness that can be obtained adjusting monitor settings is still too high if compared to ambience brightness. Supports multi monitor systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. 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
     
  5. Hyprland shader configuration tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  6. EyeAway icon
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    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
     
  7. Dim any screen and keep color accuracy.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. JoyScreen icon
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    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
     
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