Focusdim: A simple Mac app to enhance your visual focus
Hi everyone! I built FocusDim to solve my own problem with desktop distractions and losing focus on the app I’m actually using.
Unlike existing dimming apps, you can toggle between three modes and several additional features:
– Dim Mode: Dims background windows/inactive apps (with solid color or blur effect)
– Border Mode: Highlights active window with colored borders while keeping background normal
– Dim + Border Mode: Combines both effects
– Import/export settings across multiple devices
– No permissions required – works immediately after install
Free features:
– Toggle between dim/border mode
– Basic dimming with solid color
– Basic border functionality
Pro features (originally $4.99, now just $1.99 with 60% discount this week):
– Blur effect for dimming (gaussian blur instead of solid color)
– Custom colors for dim/border
– Blur intensity control
– Animation speed control
– Dimming intensity settings
– Border width customization
– App exclusions – Skip effects for specific apps
– Rounded borders
– Settings import/export
I use it daily on both my MacBook and external monitor setup.
Would love to hear your feedback!
