u/EffectiveChance4444 — reddlx

What if your Mac screen had texture?
What if your Mac felt analog?

Might sound counterintuitive, but adding a subtle grain texture to your screen can make long work sessions more comfortable. It softens the harsh digital look and reduces the “sterile screen” fatigue.

https://reddit.com/link/1t4wyb2/video/gez0bmd3sezg1/player

Granulay is a tiny Mac menu bar app that overlays a real-time film grain on your entire display. Turn it on, set the intensity low, and it fades into the background.

v2.0 adds:

Two effects — Grain (animated film texture) and Matte (softer, diffused analog feel)
Static grain mode — no movement, just a subtle texture layer
Better behavior in fullscreen apps and multi-monitor setups

Download in App Store

My wife and I were trying to decide how to spend our monthly meal allowance, and as a programmer, my immediate instinct wasn't just to pick a place: it was to build a tool to decide for us!

That’s how Gira was born.

It started as a simple solution for our dinners, but I’ve polished it into a full iOS app for anyone who faces "decision paralysis." Whether it’s where to eat or who goes first in a game, Gira makes it fun:

Spin Wheel: For those quick, classic choices.

3D Dice & Coin Flip: Physical-feel interactions for random odds.

Random Numbers: Simple and direct.

Custom Lists: Create your own categories for anything from movies to travel destinations.

I focused heavily on making the experience smooth and minimalist. I’d love to hear your thoughts on the UI and how it feels!

Check it out on the App Store

Thanks for reading!