DisplayBuddy
Paid Mac and Windows app that controls external monitor brightness, contrast, volume and input over DDC, with presets and schedules.
The maker's own words say it acts on brightness.
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows
- Price
- US$24.99, one time, 1 Mac. Trial: Windows: free trial on the Microsoft Store; Mac: 7 day refund, no trial stated. Source: displaybuddy.app
- Status
- Operating
- Website
- displaybuddy.app
- Checked
- 28 Sep 2026
What the maker says, in four columns
Lit: the maker's own words say the app acts on it. Outlined: mentioned, not claimed. Blank: not stated.
PWM flicker
Not stated by the maker.
Dithering
Not stated by the maker.
BrightnessSays the app acts on this
“DisplayBuddy talks directly to your monitor over DDC. That means real hardware brightness control, not just dimming.”Source: displaybuddy.app
Blue light
Not stated by the maker.
Other apps that say they act on brightness: BetterDisplay, CareUEyes, CircadianShield, Iris, ColorControl, Lunar, MonitorControl, Monitorian, PangoBright, Twinkle Tray