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, Solace and LightBulb.

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  1. 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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  2. 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.

    19 Monitor Bright alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Hyprland shader configuration tool.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Python
    • Linux
    • Wayland
     
  4. 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
     
  5. 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
     
  6. LUMEL icon
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    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
     
  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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