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24 alternatives to Shadeo

A distraction-free desktop for Windows.

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
   Focusdim▲137

   A simple Mac app to enhance your visual focus

   2025 · privdev.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   focusedOS▲376

   Hide all distractions with one click

   2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Shade. A Free Mac App to hide your messy desktop.▲16

   Download Shade by Limit Point Software on the App Store. See screenshots, ratings and reviews, user tips, and more apps like Shade.

   2012 · itunes.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Focusify▲75

   Hide distracting elements, focus on your deep thinking

   2020 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   FocusRoom▲139

   Turn your tasks into calming space missions

   Dec 2025 · usefocusroom.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Serene▲266

   The macOS app to get your focus back 🤫

   2019 · ventureharbour.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Window Focus▲134

   Highlight active apps & dim your screen

   2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   PeekFocus▲86

   Make your screen instantly presentable with one keystroke.

   May 2026 · lucidbit.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Rift – A tiling window manager for macOS▲212

    a tiling window manager for macos. Contribute to acsandmann/rift development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2025 · github.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Enhance▲108

    Turn your new tab into a daily boost of calm + productivity.

    2025 · nonchalantowo.github.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Peach▲18

    Focus on your work with Virtual Desktops in Windows 10

    2017 · peachapp.net · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Sava OS▲139

    A desktop interface for your web browser

    2024 · savaos.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Focus Wall▲76

    Optimize your desktop wall so you never lose track

    2021 · focuswall.madebyayan.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Pomodoro Focus - Task Management▲90

    Maximize focus & tasks across every tab

    2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    UnDistracted - Control yourself, stay focused and productive!▲82

    Self Control, stay focused and productive.

    2016 · undistractedapp.site · its alternatives →

18. 18
    DeskCover▲89

    Free alternative to HazeOver, UnDistracted and WindowFocus

    2017 · noteifyapp.com · its alternatives →

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    FocusFrame▲2

    Dim every window except the one you're working in

    Apr 2026 · focusframe.cloud · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Screen Shader▲7

    decrease eye-strain and fatigue while working

    2015 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Rofocus Chrome Extension▲75

    Increase your focus and productivity with ambient sounds

    2019 · rofocus.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    CoverDesk▲8

    Hide Icons For Presentations & Focus

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Focusi▲13

    Easy to use and free focus timer for Windows

    2024 · focusi.framer.website · its alternatives →

24. 24
    GoTo Tab▲17

    Productivity focused extension to manage browser tabs

    2020 · chromewebstore.google.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 →