HazeOver
The facts below are what the maker publishes about HazeOver, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From HazeOver's own pricing page, checked 5 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| HazeOver License | $4.99, paid once | Mac license · available via direct purchase, Mac App Store, or Setapp |
The facts
Each one read from HazeOver's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Appearance
- Dimming settings can change automatically with Light and Dark system appearance, with separate settings for each.checked 5 Oct 2026
What it does
- Controls
- Users can toggle dimming from the menu bar or a keyboard shortcut and adjust intensity with a scroll gesture.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Customization
- Users can customize dimming intensity, animation speed, and color.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Developer
- The maker identifies Maxim Ananov as the developer and copyright holder.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- HazeOver supports Apple Shortcuts, Automations, Focus Filters, AppleScript, and third-party tools including Raycast.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Multiple displays
- It can highlight the front window on each connected display or dim displays without keyboard focus.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says direct-download and Mac App Store versions do not send app usage information; Setapp versions share usage information with Setapp for developer billing.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purchase processing
- Direct website purchases are processed by Paddle, which the policy identifies as Merchant of Record and provider of customer service and returns.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HazeOver highlights the active Mac window by dimming background windows to help users focus.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to contact developer Maxim by email for help, including assistance setting up automation.checked 5 Oct 2026
- System requirement
- The current version requires macOS Ventura 13 or later, and older versions are listed for macOS 10.9 through Monterey 12.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Updates
- The optional update system for direct downloads periodically checks the website for current version information and can be disabled in app settings.checked 5 Oct 2026
- Window dimming
- It runs in the background and shades the previous window when you switch to another window.checked 5 Oct 2026
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