Monocle

Meet Monocle

Monocle is a Mac utility that softens the rest of the screen around the window being used. Blur, tint, and grain controls let users adjust the effect, creating a quieter visual workspace while leaving other applications available. Gestures and shortcuts can toggle the overlay or briefly reveal what is behind it.

Users can keep selected applications or groups visible together, apply focus across multiple screens, and choose how the menu bar, Dock, and Stage Manager thumbnails behave. Custom rules and automation adapt the effect to different workflows, from reading and writing to development or design. A trial lets users test the presentation on their own setup before deciding whether to license the app.