Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to FocusFrame

Dim every window except the one you're working in

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1. 1
   HazeOver: Distraction Dimmer▲403

   Focus on one app by dimming all the background windows

   2015 · hazeover.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   focusedOS▲376

   Hide all distractions with one click

   2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Window Focus▲134

   Highlight active apps & dim your screen

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Focusdim▲137

   A simple Mac app to enhance your visual focus

   2025 · privdev.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   ScreenFocus▲431

   Working with multiple monitors made right.

   2018 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FocusFrame▲148

   A visual timer that turns your effort into a work of art

   2025 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Focusify▲75

   Hide distracting elements, focus on your deep thinking

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   EyeFocus▲231

   Blur your screen when you look away.

   2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Hyperfocused▲148

   Deep work menubar app for macOS

   2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    MinuteBar▲128

    The minimal timer for productivity and screen sharing

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Focused Work - Focus Timer▲141

    Flexible focus sessions to stay productive & avoid burnout.

    2020 · focusedwork.app · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Focus▲221

    A Mac app to block distracting websites

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Backdrop for Mac▲129

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

    2014 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    PeekFocus▲86

    Make your screen instantly presentable with one keystroke.

    May 2026 · lucidbit.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focus Mode▲64

    Focus mode helps you stay focused when you need to.

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    SpotlightX - Highlight & Focus Windows▲3

    Focus on one window and highlight the background windows.

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    YouTube Productivity Mode▲119

    Reduce distractions on YouTube and gain back your focus

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Steal back your productivity▲42

    Focus helps you get things done on your Mac. It blocks time-wasting websites and apps so you can work better!

    2014 · heyfocus.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    FocusNotch▲88

    Transform your productivity

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Focus Session by SyncTasks▲132

    A distraction-free mode for your tasks

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    FocusRoom▲139

    Turn your tasks into calming space missions

    Dec 2025 · usefocusroom.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    UnDistracted - Control yourself, stay focused and productive!▲82

    Self Control, stay focused and productive.

    2016 · undistractedapp.site · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Focus▲88

    Stay focused and take a break from your screen

    2020 · focus.achuth.dev · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Dimmy▲93

    Dim your extra monitors to avoid distractions

    2018 · apps.vecode.net · its alternatives →

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