Ombrelle vs HazeOver
Ombrelle does the same job HazeOver does dim every window except the one you're using except with more ways to shape the effect and control where it applies.
Try Ombrelle free for a weekFeature comparison based on publicly available information from hazeover.com and the Mac App Store as of July 2026. Always double-check current pricing and features on HazeOver's own site.
Exclude specific apps or specific displays from the effect entirely, instead of an all-or-nothing dim.
Blur, tint, glass color, and grain are all independently adjustable, not just how dark the background gets.
Focus, Flow, and Evening switch the whole effect in one click, instead of manually tuning a single slider.
Yes. Both dim every window except the one you're using. Ombrelle adds per-app and per-display exclusions, deeper visual customization (blur, tint, glass color, grain), and built-in presets for different kinds of focus. HazeOver has been around longer and integrates with Shortcuts, AppleScript, and Focus Filters.
Ombrelle is a $8 one-time purchase. HazeOver is $4.99 one-time on the Mac App Store, or available through a Setapp subscription. Neither charges a recurring fee for a standalone license.
No, Ombrelle is macOS-only, same as HazeOver.
Yes, Ombrelle is free to try for a week, no account required.