Iris AlternativesColor Temperature Tools & Screen Dimmers like Iris

Iris is described as 'Reduces blue light and adjusts screen brightness without flicker, offers auto color temperature, customizable modes, manual settings, overlays, and color effects for eye health and comfort' and is a color temperature tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Iris for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Iris alternative is f.lux, which is free. Other great apps like Iris are Mindful : Focus & Screen Time, Stretchly, Redshift and Workrave.

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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
     
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    doesn't have brightness mode

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • f.lux is Free and ProprietaryIris is Freemium and Proprietary
    • f.lux is LightweightIris is not according to our users
  2. Mindful is a free and open-source app designed to help you regain control over your digital habits, improve your focus, and boost productivity. Whether you're battling social media addiction, struggling to stay focused, or simply looking for a way to better manage your...

    100 Mindful : Focus & Screen Time alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  3. Redshift icon
     258 likes

    Redshift adjusts the color temperature according to the position of the sun. A different color temperature is set during night and daytime.

    48 Redshift alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
  4. Workrave icon
     205 likes

    Workrave is a free application designed to prevent and recover from Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSIs) by encouraging regular breaks and micro-pauses during computer use.

    70 Workrave alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
     
  5. LeechBlock icon
     65 likes

    LeechBlock is a simple free productivity tool designed to block those time-wasting sites that can suck the life out of your working day. All you need to do is specify which sites to block and when to block them.

    108 LeechBlock alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  6. LightBulb icon
     109 likes

    Background application that adjusts screen gamma, making the colors appear warmer at night, reducing strain on your eyes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. Loook icon
     12 likes

    Dry eyes after long workdays? This cute buddy gently reminds you to blink, fix your posture, look away and drink enough water.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Solace icon
     4 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.

    13 Solace alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Reef helps you stay focused by blocking distracting apps, setting daily routines, and giving you insights into your screen time — all without ads, clutter, or tracking.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. Red Moon icon
     52 likes

    The app is free on F-Droid and on GitHub but you can buy it on the Google Play Store to support the developer.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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