Apple Night Shift
Built in macOS setting that shifts display colors warmer after sunset on a schedule.
The maker's own words say it acts on blue light.
- Runs on
- Mac
- Price
- Built into macOS. No price stated.
- Status
- Operating
- Website
- support.apple.com
- Checked
- 28 Sep 2026
What the maker says, in four columns
Lit: the maker's own words say the app acts on it. Outlined: mentioned, not claimed. Blank: not stated.
PWM flicker
Not stated by the maker.
Dithering
Not stated by the maker.
Brightness
Not stated by the maker.
Blue lightSays the app acts on this
“Make the color temperature more or less warm when Night Shift is on. Warmer color temperatures show more yellow and less blue.”Source: support.apple.com
Other apps that say they act on blue light: CareUEyes, CircadianShield, Iris, f.lux, Windows Night light