EyeGuard AlternativesScreen Dimmers and other similar apps like EyeGuard

Apps similar to EyeGuard include f.lux, which is free. Other options are Twinkle Tray, Loook, Solace and Red Moon. You can choose from more than 10 Screen Dimmers like EyeGuard for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.

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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.

    62 f.lux alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • US flagUnited States
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  2. Twinkle Tray icon
     51 likes

    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.

    39 Twinkle Tray alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  3. Loook icon
     15 likes

    Offers customizable, gentle reminders to blink, improve posture, stay hydrated, and take short breaks. Includes theme options, screen dimming, and meeting pause features to help maintain eye and postural health during long periods of work or study at screens.

    62 Loook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  4. Solace icon
     8 likes

    Automatically changes Mac appearance using real-time weather, sunlight, and time data for light and dark modes, dynamic wallpapers, and color temperature, with on-device privacy, menu bar access, no subscriptions, and no analytics for seamless daily comfort.

    114 Solace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • GB flagUnited Kingdom
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  5. Dimly icon
     8 likes

    Open-source macOS menu utility for unified brightness, blackout, and sleep control of external monitors, using hybrid DDC/CI and software overlays, per-display settings, custom profiles, hotkeys, panic shortcut, privacy by design, and secure signed builds.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. Monitorian icon
     18 likes

    Monitorian is a Windows desktop tool to adjust the brightness of multiple monitors with ease.

    33 Monitorian alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2019

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Dimmer icon
     29 likes

    Adjust the brightness of all monitors, screens and displays.

    75 Dimmer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  8. BlinkMore icon
     3 likes

    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
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  9. PangoBright icon
     19 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2014

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. CareUEyes icon
     10 likes

    CareUEyes is a very simple but useful program when it is about your eye care. The program comes with a very simple and clean interface and needs to technical knowledge. Even a novice computer user can download and use it easily.

    59 CareUEyes alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2017

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Iris icon
     32 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2015

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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