HazeOver Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to HazeOver for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is Focus Firewall. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Focus Window Highlighter or Hocus Focus. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to HazeOver and 15 are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to HazeOver are Dissolv, Focus, DeskCover and Window Focus.

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  1. Focus Firewall makes distracting websites and apps seem offline, helping you focus on what you opened your Mac for. You can check social media later.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Dissolv takes care of clearing away window clutter in the background as you work. By hiding or closing the applications you're not using, it helps keep you distraction free and focused on the stuff that matters.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  3. Focus Window Highlighter helps you stay productive by visually highlighting your currently active window. In today's multi-window, multi-monitor work environments, it's easy to lose track of which window is in focus.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. Hocus Focus icon
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    Hocus Focus automatically hides application windows that have been inactive for a certain period of time, leaving only the applications you’re using visible. It’s a great way to keep your screens clutter free and your mind focused on the task at hand.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. DeskCover icon
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    DeskCover hides your desktop icons behind a beautiful cover and automatically highlights the active application’s window while hiding everything else.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  6. Window Focus icon
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    If you want to concentrate on a task at hand on your Mac, Window Focus is an absolutely essential app. By highlighting the window you are currently working on and have open, all other background windows are dimmed, which minimizes the distraction they cause and helps boost your...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    It is the exact same function, but 1) works better, and 2) is cheaper. The other suggested apps help to focus on a task, they are not dimmers of background windows.

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    • Window Focus is Paid and ProprietaryHazeOver is also Paid and Proprietary
  7. Monocle is a sleek, minimalist app that removes distractions by blurring everything but your active window, giving you the focus you need. No window juggling—just the task at hand, with everything else calmly waiting. It’s like noise-canceling for your screen.

    3 Monocle for MacOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. UnDistracted for Mac gives you the tools you need to make your desktop less distracting, so you can focus on the task at hand. Function: Hides desktop icons, Highlight active app, Hides Dock and menubar, Sets “Do not Disturb” mode.

    9 UnDistracted for macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. StayFocused icon
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    Stay Focused is a small app which lives in your menu bar. Its role is to help you to stay concentrate on one task without any distractions. The focus mask will always follow on every workspace.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  10. Is your desktop overwhelmed with files and folders? Introducing Desktop Ghost Pro—the ultimate solution to instantly declutter your workspace. With a single click or a customizable hotkey, hide all your desktop items without deleting or moving them.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Focusdim icon
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    Professional focus enhancement for macOS. Dim background applications or highlight your active window with beautiful colored borders.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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