Lunar
Mac menu bar app that controls external monitor hardware brightness over DDC, with automatic modes and extra dimming.
The maker's own words say it acts on brightness.
- Runs on
- Mac
- Price
- US$23, lifetime license. Trial: 14 days. Source: lunar.fyi
- Status
- Operating
- Website
- lunar.fyi
- 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
“Lunar uses DDC (Display Data Channel) to send commands like set brightness to 30% or switch input to HDMI 2 directly to the monitor.”Source: lunar.fyi
Blue light
Not stated by the maker.
Other apps that say they act on brightness: BetterDisplay, CareUEyes, CircadianShield, Iris, ColorControl, DisplayBuddy, MonitorControl, Monitorian, PangoBright, Twinkle Tray