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LightBuddy

LightBuddy

Look better on video calls using the screen you already have

Website lightbuddy.app
Overview

What it is

LightBuddy lives in your Mac’s Menu Bar and allows you to add an adjustable ring light around your display. Unlike the built-in feature Apple added in macOS 26.2, LightBuddy supports macOS 14 Sonoma or later, works on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs, and doesn't require an Apple-branded display.

Intent

I need it when

Improve appearance on video calls without rearranging desk or buying physical lighting

LightBuddy creates a virtual ring light around the Mac display, eliminating shadows and providing front-facing illumination. Users toggle it on/off from the Menu Bar for any video call app, using their existing screen as a light source.

Match lighting to room conditions and personal preference during video meetings

LightBuddy offers adjustable color temperature (warm, cool, custom) and brightness controls. On HDR displays, it can push brightness beyond normal screen limits while keeping the rest of the display comfortable.

Maintain professional appearance on video calls without dedicated hardware investment

LightBuddy is a software-only solution that works with any Mac display (optimized for Apple displays, compatible with third-party). No physical ring light, stand, or additional equipment needed—just a one-time software purchase.

Use consistent lighting across multiple Macs or displays

A single license covers up to 5 Macs. LightBuddy supports multi-display setups, allowing users to apply ring light to each connected display independently or create coordinated lighting across multiple screens.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User runs Windows or Linux—LightBuddy is macOS-only (requires macOS Sonoma/14+)
  • User needs lighting for non-video-call applications—app is optimized specifically for video call scenarios
  • User has a Mac older than macOS 14—product requires Sonoma or later
  • User requires commercial/business use—EULA explicitly restricts to personal use only
  • User needs cross-platform lighting solution—LightBuddy works only on Mac displays
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Pricing

One-time perpetual license sold via Gumroad View pricing