Side by side
iStat Menus vs TG Pro
Both stand on menu bar apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial Mac
iStat Menus combines broad Mac monitoring with configurable menu displays, alerts, disk details and fan controls. Its paid model, macOS requirement and unspecified single-license price are the main points to check before choosing it.
Visit iStat Menus Free plan Mac
Visit TG Pro The facts
| iStat Menus | TG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac | Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Setapp subscription: $9.99 a month | Not published |
| Plans published | 3 | None |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | bjango.com | tunabellysoftware.com |
| On menu bar apps | #16 of 23 | #20 of 23 |
iStat Menus: what it does well
- Tracks CPU, GPU, memory, disks, network and sensors
- Alerts cover metrics, power and weather events
- Disk tools include S.M.A.R.T. and per-app usage
- Fan speeds can follow temperature and battery state
- 14-day free trial available
What to know first
- macOS only
- No free plan
- Requires macOS 13 or later
- Single and family prices shown as “$?”
TG Pro: what it does well
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