Free 3-day trial
Install StrainFree and use every feature during the trial.
For Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Enter your email in the next step to unlock the download.
Your first few minutes
- Open StrainFree and choose a profile such as Reading or Focus.
- Adjust brightness, then warmth, until the screen suits your room.
- Try softer whites or save your settings. Add break reminders only if you want them.
System requirements
Apple Silicon Mac running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Some display protections depend on the exact Mac, connected display, and macOS version.
Updating an older copy?
If build 106 or earlier says it cannot launch the installer, download this DMG and replace StrainFree in Applications once. Builds 107 and later include the repaired in-app updater.
License
The app starts a 3-day local trial the first time it runs. After that, buy a license key in the app and enter it in Settings to keep using StrainFree. Already purchased? Resend your license key.
Need Help?
Email hello@strainfree.app for install, purchase, or compatibility support.