MonitorControl
Free open source Mac menu bar app that controls external display brightness, contrast and volume, with software dimming.
The maker's own words say it acts on brightness.
- Runs on
- Mac
- Price
- US$0, free, MIT license. Source: github.com
- Status
- Operating
- Website
- github.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.
BrightnessSays the app acts on this
“Seamlessly combined hardware and software dimming extends dimming beyond the minimum brightness available on your display.”Source: github.com
Blue light
Not stated by the maker.
Other apps that say they act on brightness: BetterDisplay, CareUEyes, CircadianShield, Iris, ColorControl, DisplayBuddy, Lunar, Monitorian, PangoBright, Twinkle Tray