Compare paper texture and screen tint.
Paper overlays add visible texture. Screen-tint tools change color. Compare the controls and choose the effect you want for your Mac.
Paper texture apps for Mac
Vendor-described features; not independently tested. Official sources checked October 14, 2026. This comparison is written by Parchmatte’s maker.
Parchmatte
Nine paper textures for one window or the whole screen, including Velvet in Wine, adjustable strength and softness, and optional Page Light with separate Light Strength and Glow controls.
Parchmatte features · Parchmatte 1.2.2
Paperman
The vendor describes paper textures across displays, app exclusions and display selection. Its Desk Lamp mode adds a light effect.
Paperman official details · October 14, 2026
PaperScreen
The vendor describes Color E-paper textures and a separate Soft Light mode, with schedules, display choice and app exclusions.
PaperScreen official details · October 14, 2026
Deckle
The project describes a click-through paper-grain overlay with paper presets and display controls.
Deckle official project · October 14, 2026
Documented paper controls
Scroll horizontally to compare all four products. Undocumented scope is left out of this table; it is not evidence that a feature is absent.
| Control | Parchmatte | Paperman | PaperScreen | Deckle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper texture | Adjustable texture strength and softness | Paper textures with adjustable intensity | Color E-paper tones and textures | Paper-grain overlay and presets |
| Official details | Parchmatte controls | Paperman details | PaperScreen details | Deckle project |
Screen-tint tools
These tools document display-color changes. Decide whether you want visible paper texture, a change in color, or optional tint controls within a paper app.
Night Shift
Apple describes warmer display colors with adjustable warmth and scheduled operation.
Apple’s Night Shift guide · October 14, 2026
f.lux
f.lux describes display colors that adapt to the time of day, warmer at night and like sunlight during the day.
f.lux official details · October 14, 2026
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View the app and its controls. Requires macOS 13 or later.
US $2.99 on the Mac App Store. Regional prices vary. Requires macOS 13 or later.
Mac, macOS and Night Shift are trademarks of Apple Inc. f.lux and Paperman belong to their respective owners. Parchmatte is not affiliated with them.