MacPulse
Standalone App

MacPulse

Know what your Mac’s up to

From $17.99. MacPulse app only.

  • Mac


  • Version 1.2.2


  • macOS 14.0 or later


  • 15.7 MB


  • 5 languages

MacPulse is a system monitor for Mac that turns Activity Monitor into a cleaner, smarter dashboard. Track CPU, memory, GPU, battery, network, and thermal activity in real time with live charts, menu bar stats, and historical analytics. It’s built for people who want more than a wall of numbers. MacPulse helps you spot performance spikes, monitor system health, and understand what’s happening on your Mac in plain English. Everything stays on-device, including system history and AI-powered insights. Your Mac keeps its secrets.

  • Monitor Mac performance live

  • Track CPU and memory history

  • Control fans and thermals

  • Get plain-English performance insights

MacPulse features


Monitor your Mac in real time

Track CPU, memory, GPU, battery, network, disk, and thermal activity from one clean dashboard with live charts and animated gauges.


Keep key stats in the menu bar

View CPU, memory, or network activity at a glance with customizable menu bar widgets, sparklines, and quick system summaries.


Explore historical performance trends

Browse system activity across the last hour, day, week, or month. Export metrics to CSV whenever you need a deeper look.


Understand performance with smart insights

Get plain-English summaries for CPU spikes, thermal events, battery health changes, memory pressure, and unusual network activity.


Control fans and monitor thermals

Check sensor temperatures, monitor fan speeds, and create custom fan curves or performance presets for demanding workloads.


Record performance sessions

Track CPU, memory, FPS, and frame times during gaming or creative work, then review detailed charts afterward.

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MacPulse
Standalone App

MacPulse

Know what your Mac’s up to

From $17.99. MacPulse app only.