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24 alternatives to BestRes

Quickly change your screen resolution from the menubar.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. BestRes launched in 2015; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   QuickRes▲87

   The best way to change resolutions on your Mac

   2016 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   EasyRes – a fast OS X screen resolution switcher with animated previews▲19

   2013 · easyresapp.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Make OS X Great Again▲630

   Fix the things that make 🍎 OS X annoying

   2018 · makeosxgreatagain.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   SwitchResX▲3

   Versatile tool for controlling Mac screen resolutions

   2016 · madrau.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   BetterDisplay▲106

   Unlock your displays on your Mac

   2024 · betterdisplay.pro · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Split Screen Ultimate▲104

   Easiest way to resize and manage windows on your Mac.

   2015 · splitscreenapp.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   RegionMirror▲85

   Share a portion of your ultrawide or high-res screen on Mac

   Jul 2026 · regionmirror.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Screens 4.0▲95

   Control your Mac from anywhere in the world

   2017 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   BetterDummy▲81

   An app so all Mac users can enjoy custom HiDPI resolutions.

   2021 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Displays▲112

    The complete toolbox to manage your monitors

    2016 · jibapps.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Screen Commander▲96

    Blank your screens at the click of your mouse.

    2017 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Artpaper▲133

    Change wallpapers on your Mac to gorgeous paintings

    2016 · gikken.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    All Blur▲166

    Instantly blur your screen for privacy or content creation

    2025 · allblur.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Wokyintosh▲94

    Turn a spare Mac display into a retro system dashboard!

    Sep 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Backdrop for Mac▲129

    Focus on one window at a time. Hide everything else.

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Menubar Auto Brightness▲100

    Auto adjust brightness when switching apps for Mac

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Displaygo▲93

    One shortcut to control your dual monitors instantly

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Mac Duo▲107

    Turn your display into frosted glass as you close the lid

    Sep 2026 · macduo.co.uk · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LumosMaxima▲83

    Boost your MacBook Pro's screen brightness

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    ScreenFlow 5▲152

    Screencasting and editing software for Mac

    2014 · telestream.net · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Satellite Eyes▲131

    Changes your Mac wallpaper to a satellite map of your local

    2014 · satelliteeyes.tomtaylor.co.uk · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Palette For Mac▲205

    A menu bar based colour contrast analyser

    2016 · often.studio · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pixel Winch▲92

    An osx screen measurement app

    2014 · ricciadams.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    QuickShot▲93

    A screenshot manager that lives in your Mac menubar

    2015 · thnkdev.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →