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ShakeToFocus – blur everything except your active window on macOS
by BeInLife·May 19, 2026·1 point·0 comments
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Mouse-shake trigger is cute, but $9 is steep for a $3 utility.
Strengths
- •Zero permissions required—no Screen Recording or Accessibility access needed.
- •Multi-monitor support with configurable dim intensity and sensitivity.
Weaknesses
- •Priced at $9 on Gumroad when similar focus tools are free or cheaper.
- •Niche use case that most users solve by just minimizing windows.
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Target Audience
Remote workers, developers, anyone easily distracted by background apps
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