Automatic fading
Background windows are hidden the moment you switch apps, keeping your screen clean without lifting a finger.
Fader
A focus utility for macOS. Switch focus, and Fader gently hides everything you weren't using. No clutter, no Mission Control, no permissions, no thinking.
Out now
On the Mac App Store
Features
Built to disappear
Pinned apps
Keep any app always visible. Pin from the menu bar or with a keyboard shortcut — it stays put no matter what.
Custom delay
Set how quickly windows fade, from instant to 3 seconds. Tune it until it feels completely natural.
Keyboard shortcuts
Toggle Fader or pin the active app without ever touching the mouse. Set your own shortcuts in Settings.
Toggle anytime
Flip Fader on or off from the menu bar with one click. No menus, no settings — instant focus or instant clutter, your call.
Lightweight
Lives quietly in your menu bar. No Dock icon, no clutter, minimal CPU usage.
Pricing
Pay once. That's it.
One-time purchase · No subscription · Free updates
- Full feature set, no upsells
- No system permissions required
- Free updates forever
- macOS Ventura 13.0 or later
- Refundable via the App Store
Try it without leaving your browser
The EyOS desktop on the home page has a working Fader demo. Click the menu bar toggle and watch it hide all your background windows in real time.
Open EyOS demo →