Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Light up my screen

Turn your second screen into a lighting tool for meetings

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
   Lunar 2.0▲142

   Sync your monitor's brightness with your in-built display 🖥💡

   2018 · lunar.fyi · its alternatives →

2. 2
   ScreenFocus▲431

   Working with multiple monitors made right.

   2018 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   f.lux▲1,353

   Adjusts your computer's display to adapt to the time of day

   2014 · justgetflux.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   shiftscreen 4X▲117

   Turn your iPad into a desktop computer

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   screenbox▲120

   Transform your screen into a softbox

   2023 · screenbox.ozbot.si · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Dimmy▲93

   Dim your extra monitors to avoid distractions

   2018 · apps.vecode.net · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Duet Display▲749

   Use your iPad as a second display for your Mac

   2014 · duetdisplay.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   bright.supply▲5

   Use your 2nd monitor as a lightbox for video calls.

   2021 · bright.supply · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Snaplight for iOS and Mac▲115

   Spotlight the most important part of an image in seconds

   2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    DUO by Mobile Pixels▲114

    A second screen for your laptop

    2018 · mobilepixels.us · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Lunar 5▲142

    Control every aspect of your external monitors

    2022 · lunar.fyi · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Edge Light for video calls▲112

    Browser extension to look good on video calls.

    Jan 2026 · edgelightextension.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    MonitorControl▲103

    🖥 Control external monitor brightness & volume on your Mac

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Lightpack▲255

    Ambient backlight synced to your TV or monitor

    2015 · lightpack.tv · its alternatives →

15. 15
    GoldenHour App▲149

    Screen-based lighting for video calls

    2020 · goldenhourapp.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    EyeFocus▲231

    Blur your screen when you look away.

    2024 · polar.sh · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Black Light Pro▲88

    Color effects on a schedule

    2018 · michelf.ca · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Adjust page brightness ▲117

    Automate your screen comfort with custom brightness website

    2024 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Relight Photo Editor▲120

    Relight your photos & videos to get studio quality effects

    2023 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Shades▲4

    Controlling the brightness of your 2nd screen, the easy way

    2016 · charcoaldesign.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    Raybeam▲209

    Problem A few years ago I got my first ultra-wide monitor. It was a 49" Samsung monitor. I work as a software engineer, and in my line of work I need to screen share a lot. This almost immediately became a problem due to the size of the monitor. I would either need to get a second display just for screen sharing, share one window at a time (which required me to constantly stop/start sharing to select the new window), or share my entire screen making it difficult for other participants in the call to see what I'm doing due to the size of my display. I wanted a solution to this. At the…

    May 2026 · raybeam.live · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Vivid 2.0▲123

    Double your MacBook Pro brightness, system-wide

    2022 · getvivid.app · its alternatives →

23. 23
    BenQ ScreenBar▲120

    e-Reading Lamp for digital screen time

    2018 · benq.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Hue Widgets▲73

    Control your lights from your Home Screen

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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