Monocle

Spec sheet

What it does

Monocle softly dims everything except the window you are using.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Support

The app's Settings includes an Ideas / Issues button for bug reports and feature suggestions.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

App groups

App Groups let multiple apps share focus as one group.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Appearance

Monocle offers adjustable blur, grayscale, custom tint colors, and blur-free mode with tint, grain, and monochrome.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Automation

Monocle supports control through Apple Shortcuts and other automation tools, and its scripting commands cover blur, monochrome, tint, grain, display mode, and app-wide focus.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Gestures

Users can shake the cursor to toggle Monocle or peek, and can flick the cursor to a screen corner to peek under the overlay.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Installation

Monocle supports Homebrew installation with the command brew install --cask monocle-app.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Intended user

Monocle is presented as a focus tool for people who want to quiet visual distractions while working, writing, browsing, or thinking.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

License limit

A license can be activated on multiple user profiles on the same Mac.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Multiple displays

Multi-screen settings let users choose Per Screen or Global highlighting.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Stage Manager

Monocle detects Stage Manager and keeps its window strip visible alongside the focused app.Read 11 Oct 2026 · heyiam.dk

Plans and prices

Every Monocle plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Window Management Software#29 of 657.5