EyesOff - Detects screen peepers instantly

UpdatedAt 2025-04-26

EyesOff is a privacy-focused application designed to alert users when someone is looking at their screen. Using real-time facial detection, it ensures enhanced privacy by running entirely on your local machine without sending any data to the cloud. The app captures snapshots when a detection is made, stored locally for your review. With low CPU usage, it works seamlessly with any webcam and supports macOS High Sierra 10.13 and newer. EyesOff prioritizes your privacy, offering a lightweight yet powerful solution for screen security.

"Ever had that gut-wrenching moment when you realize the stranger next to you on the train has been reading your private messages over your shoulder? Meet EyesOff - your new digital bodyguard that puts an end to screen snooping once and for all."

👁️ The Digital Peeping Tom Problem We All Face

Let's be honest - we've all been there. You're working on sensitive documents at a coffee shop, or texting something personal on the subway, when suddenly you catch someone's eyes darting across your screen. That sinking feeling of violated privacy is exactly what EyesOff was created to prevent.

Unlike traditional privacy solutions (those awkward screen filters that make your display look like a 1980s TV), EyesOff uses real-time facial detection to alert you the moment unwanted eyes wander onto your screen. It's like having a bouncer for your digital life.

🔒 How EyesOff Protects Your Privacy Without Compromise

Here's what makes this app different from anything else in the privacy space:

Local processing only: The AI model runs entirely on your device - no creepy cloud storage of your webcam footage
Discreet snapshots: Captures evidence of snoopers (saved locally in ~/.eyesoff/snapshots) without slowing down your Mac
Lightweight operation: Uses minimal CPU so you can keep working without lag
Universal compatibility: Works with any webcam and macOS 10.13+

🚀 Why This Isn't Just Another Privacy App

Most "privacy" solutions either:

Make your screen unreadable to everyone (including you)
Send your data to who-knows-where for processing

EyesOff takes a revolutionary third approach:

Privacy by design: Your facial data never leaves your machine
Practical protection: Only interrupts you when there's actual snooping
Forensic evidence: Creates a record of privacy violations (for that nosy coworker who "wasn't looking")

🔮 The Future of Personal Digital Security

The development roadmap shows this is just the beginning:

Gaze detection (coming soon) to distinguish casual glances from actual snooping
Facial recognition to prevent unauthorized access to your device
Windows/Linux support to protect all users
Built-in snapshot viewer for easier evidence review

🛡️ How It Stacks Up Against Alternatives

Feature	EyesOff	Privacy Screens	Cloud Facial Recognition
Blocks snoopers	✅	✅	❌
Works offline	✅	✅	❌
No reduced visibility	✅	❌	✅
Creates evidence	✅	❌	✅
No data sharing	✅	✅	❌

💡 Pro Tip: Maximizing Your EyesOff Experience

For best results:

Position your webcam to cover your typical working angle
Adjust alert sensitivity in settings (default works for most)
Regularly review your snapshots folder (great for identifying repeat offenders)

🚨 The Bottom Line

In an era where our screens contain our most sensitive information - from banking apps to private messages - EyesOff finally gives us a way to know when our privacy is being violated rather than just hoping it isn't.

The best part? It does this without creating new privacy concerns of its own - a rare feat in today's surveillance-heavy digital landscape.

"Privacy isn't about having something to hide - it's about having control over what you choose to share. EyesOff puts that control back in your hands where it belongs."

Download EyesOff now and never wonder "was someone reading over my shoulder?" again.