Pokesensor

What Pokesensor is

Pokesensor is a desktop hardware-monitoring app for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It displays live CPU, GPU, memory, and disk readings, with one-second sensor graphs and an always-on-top mini overlay. Smart alerts use desktop notifications when readings move outside a configured range. The free plan includes live monitoring, the overlay, alerts, and support for all three platforms. Graphs can show a configurable history window of up to 24 hours, while VIP++ adds 30-day logging and VIP Super+ includes unlimited logging history. Session data can be exported as CSV or JSON. The app runs locally without cloud services, accounts, telemetry, or sending hardware data. Its default polling interval uses well under 1% CPU, and its install footprint is 18 MB. Fan control depends on what the motherboard and operating system expose. Paid monthly plans are VIP at $5 a month, VIP+ at $10 a month, VIP++ at $20 a month, and VIP Super+ at $30 a month. Their additional features include fan curves, dashboard layouts, longer logging history, and a license for up to five devices. Annual plans save 50%.

Who it suits

Pokesensor suits people who want local live hardware readings and desktop alerts on Windows, macOS, or Linux, including users who want a compact overlay. Paid tiers are for buyers seeking longer sensor history, additional dashboard and fan controls, or monitoring across as many as five devices on one license.

Limits

Free includes live monitoring, an overlay, and alerts; VIP at $5 a month adds a 24-hour history window. VIP++ at $20 a month adds 30-day logging, while unlimited logging and support for up to five devices on one license are included in VIP Super+ at $30 a month.

Getting started

1. Open https://app.pokesensor.org/.
2. Choose the download for Windows, macOS, or Linux.
3. Install the Windows .exe, macOS .dmg, or Linux AppImage, .deb, or .rpm.
4. Start with the Free plan, or choose a paid plan for its additional features.

Verdict

Choose Pokesensor for free, local hardware monitoring with live graphs, an overlay, and desktop alerts across three desktop platforms. Look to the paid tiers if you need longer logging, fan curves, or a license covering multiple devices; the five-device option is VIP Super+ at $30 a month.