Who should use MaxBrightness?

MaxBrightness is a consumer product built for MacBook Pro users needing extra screen brightness.

Does MaxBrightness have a free plan?

Yes — MaxBrightness is free to use.

What platforms does MaxBrightness run on?

MaxBrightness runs on iOS and macOS.

Is MaxBrightness still active?

Unverified. MaxBrightness has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What projects are similar to MaxBrightness?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include SILAKAN, Timely, and WP Sort Order.

Who develops MaxBrightness?

MaxBrightness is developed by Pal Bentsen, based in the United States.

How long has MaxBrightness been around?

MaxBrightness first shipped in 2026.

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MaxBrightness

Name: MaxBrightness
Author: Pal Bentsen

App StoreOther productivity🇺🇸

MaxBrightness is a free macOS menu-bar utility that enables users to boost their display brightness beyond standard settings, especially for use in outdoor or bright environments. It supports XDR displays, offers Sun Mode, and includes features like adjustable boost and video-player mode.

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Overview

7 features

MaxBrightness sits in PulseGate's Other productivity category. It focuses on using MacBook Pro displays in bright environments where standard brightness is insufficient. MaxBrightness is a consumer product aimed at MacBook Pro users needing extra screen brightness. MaxBrightness is free to use. It runs on iOS and macOS.

Pal Bentsen builds and maintains MaxBrightness, and it first shipped in 2026. Among its 7 catalogued features are Sun Mode, menu bar access, and outdoor preset.

Sun Mode
Menu bar access
Outdoor preset
Adjustable boost
Video-player mode
XDR compatibility
Keyboard shortcut

Built with & integrations

Runs on

iOSmacOS

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed15 Jul · 22:19 UTC
Show HN: Use MacBook Pro in outdoor sun by unlocking higher brightness verified against its public source
Source: PulseGate · Open

Frequently asked questions about MaxBrightness

What does MaxBrightness do?: MaxBrightness focuses on using MacBook Pro displays in bright environments where standard brightness is insufficient. It is catalogued under Other productivity on PulseGate.
Who should use MaxBrightness?: MaxBrightness is a consumer product built for MacBook Pro users needing extra screen brightness.
Does MaxBrightness have a free plan?: Yes — MaxBrightness is free to use.
What platforms does MaxBrightness run on?: MaxBrightness runs on iOS and macOS.
Is MaxBrightness still active?: Unverified. MaxBrightness has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What projects are similar to MaxBrightness?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include SILAKAN, Timely, and WP Sort Order.SILAKAN Timely WP Sort Order
Who develops MaxBrightness?: MaxBrightness is developed by Pal Bentsen, based in the United States.
How long has MaxBrightness been around?: MaxBrightness first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Platforms: Mobile
Languages: English
First seen: 15 Jul 2026
Built for: MacBook Pro users needing extra screen brightness
Model: B2C
Solves: Using MacBook Pro displays in bright environments where standard brightness is insufficient.

Registered as

App Store: 6787140590

Developer

🇺🇸Pal Bentsen

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 76.4
Indexed: 15 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 15 Jul 2026

Identity audit (12)

Slug: show-hn-use-macbook-pro-in-outdoor-sun-by-unlocking-higher-b-apple-com
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 15 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 15 Jul 2026
Canonical URL: https://apps.apple.com/no/app/maxbrightness/id6787140590?mt=12

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