We stand with Ukraine to help keep people safe. Join us
Lunar free download for Mac

Lunar

Version 6.6.5

Intelligent adaptive brightness for your external display.

3.4
Based on 8 user ratesRead reviews & comments
Free
Absolutely Free

Lunar overview

Lunar controls the same brightness that you can change by using the monitor's physical buttons.

  • Sensor-based Adaptive Brightness (and contrast) based on an external light sensor
  • Sync-based Adaptive Brightness (and contrast) based on the built-in light sensor of the Macbook or iMac
  • Location-based Adaptive Brightness (and contrast) based on the sunrise/sunset times in your location
  • App Exception list if you need more brightness for specific activities (watching movies, design work)
  • Individual settings per display
  • Manual controls and hotkeys for setting brightness and contrast that respect the min/max values per monitor

It doesn't interfere at all with the native adaptive brightness that macOS implements for the built-in display

It works well along Night Shift and True Tone (and f.lux if Gamma/Software controls are not used)

What’s new in version 6.6.5

Updated on Mar 14 2024

  • Remove leftover usage of a non-standard command-line tool that was prompting unnecessary installation of Xcode Command Line Tools

Information

License

Free

Size

22.4 MB

Developer’s website

https://lunar.fyi/

Downloads

2913

App requirements

  • Intel 64
  • Apple Silicon
  • macOS 11 or later
  • An external display
Try our new feature and write a detailed review about Lunar. All reviews will be posted soon.

Write your thoughts in our old-fashioned comment

MacUpdate Comment Policy. We strongly recommend leaving comments, however comments with abusive words, bullying, personal attacks of any type will be moderated.
0.0

(0 Reviews of )

There are no reviews yet
  • Comments

  • User Ratings

kihovat859
kihovat859
Jan 28 2023
5.9.5
1.0
Jan 28 2023
1.0
Version: 5.9.5
Doesn't work for me. Too cluttered.
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Feb 5 2022
5.3.0
4.0
Feb 5 2022
4.0
Version: 5.3.0
NOTE: Versions 4.0 onward will NOT work with macOS 10.14. Stick with v3.2.3. There's an error in the coding for v3.2.3 that thinks it can be updated to v4.0.2. Do NOT do it, because the result is that Lunar 4 will ask for Accessibility permission, then permanently CRASH. Stick with v3.2.3. You can download v3.2.3 from the dev's website.
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Nov 20 2021
5.0.5
5.0
Nov 20 2021
5.0
Version: 5.0.5
For the first time, I can control the external monitor on my Mac M1 Mini. Awesome, and thanks for the great software!
RodgerW6021
RodgerW6021
Jul 8 2021
4.5.1
0.0
Jul 8 2021
0.0
Version: 4.5.1
Well, I can now control my external monitor (LG 4K HDR) brightness with my Apple keyboard using DDC (USB-C to Display Port cable from M1 Mac mini). Excellent work by all involved!
drewway55
drewway55
Mar 11 2024
6.6.3
1.0
Mar 11 2024
1.0
Version: 6.6.3
makareim
makareim
Nov 17 2023
6.4.3
5.0
Nov 17 2023
5.0
Version: 6.4.3
kihovat859
kihovat859
Jan 28 2023
5.9.5
1.0
Jan 28 2023
1.0
Version: 5.9.5
Derekcurrie
Derekcurrie
Jan 6 2023
5.9.1
4.0
Jan 6 2023
4.0
Version: 5.9.1
sids
sids
Jan 4 2023
5.8.0
1.0
Jan 4 2023
1.0
Version: 5.8.0
Aeschylus
Aeschylus
Nov 20 2021
5.0.5
5.0
Nov 20 2021
5.0
Version: 5.0.5
Rick6
Rick6
Sep 29 2021
4.9.5
5.0
Sep 29 2021
5.0
Version: 4.9.5
alinpanaitiu
alinpanaitiu
Sep 3 2021
4.8.4
5.0
Sep 3 2021
5.0
Version: 4.8.4
Free
Absolutely Free
How would you rate Lunar?
Similar apps
f.lux
Adjusts the color of your display based on the time of day.
Is this app is similar to f.lux? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
2
Total score
0
Downvotes
BetterDisplay
Unlock your displays on your Mac.
Is this app is similar to BetterDisplay? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
2
Upvotes
2
Total score
0
Downvotes
SwitchResX
Monitor-resolution utility.
Is this app is similar to SwitchResX? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes
Brightness Control
Dim your monitor easily.
Is this app is similar to Brightness Control? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes
iMultiviewer
Mirror the contents of an external display on the main display.
Is this app is similar to iMultiviewer? Vote to improve the quality of this list.
Vote results
1
Upvotes
1
Total score
0
Downvotes