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PeekFocus

PeekFocus

Make your screen instantly presentable with one keystroke. Mac • Productivity • Menu Bar Apps 4 85 Kilo Code v7 for VS Code Run Parallel AI Agents in VS Code. Free & Open Source Open Source • Software Engineering • Developer Tools

Overview

What it is

PeekFocus makes your screen instantly presentable. When your desktop is cluttered and you need to share your screen, it blurs, dims or overlays custom image so what you are working on stays clear, calm, and ready to show. Three modes: Standard - your normal desktop, Ambience - a calm ambient backdrop, Focus - where only your active window remains visible. Frosted blur, smooth dim, or custom image. Multi-display. Menu bar. No subscription. 7-day free trial. One-time purchase.

Intent

I need it when

Customize screen presentation independently across multiple monitors

PeekFocus allows per-display configuration, so users can apply different modes and surfaces to each screen independently or sync all displays at once. Keyboard shortcuts are fully customizable per mode.

Quickly peek at hidden content behind the overlay without toggling it off

Hold-to-Reveal feature lets users hold a modifier key to temporarily see everything behind the overlay, then release to return to the calm state. No toggling required, enabling seamless context switching during presentations or calls.

Maintain privacy and avoid tracking while using a desktop utility

PeekFocus collects zero analytics, requires no account, and stores all settings and state locally on the Mac. No data leaves the device, and the app is sandboxed with no special system permissions required.

Reduce visual clutter and distractions during deep work sessions

Ambience mode replaces desktop clutter with a softer backdrop (frosted blur, smooth dim, or custom wallpaper) while keeping all windows in place. Optional live gradient adds subtle movement. Users can toggle instantly via keystroke, menu bar, or mouse shake without interrupting workflow.

Prepare screen for professional video calls or presentations without manually closing windows

PeekFocus fades everything behind the active window with one keystroke, leaving only the frontmost app visible. Three modes (Standard, Ambience, Focus) let users choose how much workspace context to retain while maintaining a clean, professional appearance for screen sharing.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User requires cross-platform support (Windows, Linux) — PeekFocus is macOS-only
  • User needs to block notifications or control system focus modes — PeekFocus is purely visual and does not manage macOS Focus modes
  • User runs macOS versions older than Sonoma (14) — app requires macOS 14 or later
  • User requires subscription-based licensing or cloud synchronization — PeekFocus is one-time purchase with local-only storage
  • User needs to hide or block specific applications entirely — PeekFocus only dims or blurs backgrounds, does not close or block apps
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Pricing

USD4.99 / lifetime View pricing