Monocle for macOS 1.1.1 - Clear workspace, clear mind.
Monocle is a sleek, minimalist app that removes distractions by blurring everything but your active window, giving you the focus you need. No window juggling—just the task at hand, with everything else calmly waiting. It’s like noise-canceling for your screen.
‘Your workspace looks beautiful’
—random stranger at a coffee shop
Mentions:
Lifehacker (This Mac Screen Blurring App Actually Helped Me Focus • 3/12/25)
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Product Hunt Newsletter (Daily Top Products • 27/2/25)
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Great Stuff (Curated projects • 3/6/25)
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Focus, just one click away: Always ready when you need it.
Simple by design: Click to focus/unfocus • Shift + Click to switch modes • Global shortcut
Your mind's quiet corner: Ambient for subtle gradient blur, deep for maximum concentration
Small touches, big impact: Multi-display support • App-specific rules • Customizable appearance
Clear workspace, clear mind: Whether you're a minimalist, have ADHD, or just need a calmer space…
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Changelog:
1.1.1
• Fixed: Improved grain function to eliminate repeating patterns and stripes
1.1
• Critical Fix: Resolved blur display issues when using external monitors
• Fixed: “Click wallpaper to reveal desktop” now properly allows interaction with desktop items
• Fixed: Blur now works correctly when desktop icons are hidden via System Settings or third-party apps
• New: Added sliders to control overlay opacity (Experimental) and fade transition timing
• New: Option to automatically hide Dock and/or menu bar when in focus mode (Experimental)
• Improved: Replaced tooltip check icon with a clearer “Got it!” button
• Improved: Added support for function keys (F1-F12) in keyboard shortcuts
• Fixed: Eliminated flickering when switching between Deep and Ambient modes
• Fixed: Removed 1px artifact that appeared in the center of the screen when focus was off
• Fixed: Resolved grain pattern rendering issues affecting some users
• Fixed: Improved interaction with menu bar items when Settings or License windows are open
• New: Minimalistic app menu and dock icon when Settings or License window is open
• Fixed: License key input field placeholder dots appeared too cramped on some devices
• Improved: Settings UI adjustments for clearer organization and controls
• Improved: Simplified and refactored detection code for better performance
• Various other bug fixes and improvements
1.0.2
• Fixed: Blur layer now displays correctly on macOS 14 (previously showing solid color)
• Added: New global shortcuts for switching focus mode and excluding/including apps
• Added: Dedicated Shortcuts tab in Settings
• Added: Finder is now excluded by default to allow desktop icon interaction (temporary solution while working on proper desktop click detection)
• New: Redesigned onboarding tooltip with improved visuals
• New: Added menu bar icon indicator for excluded apps
• Improved: Simplified and restructured Settings interface
• Improved: Streamlined right-click menu
• Fixed: Control + click now properly simulates right-click on menu bar icon
• Various UI refinements and bug fixes
1.0.1
• Added a simple tooltip guide when you first launch the app
1.0
• Initial release 🎉