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24 alternatives to Activa

Monitor all running apps effortlessly.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Activa launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   Usage▲461

   For everyone curious about how their devices are performing, I made an app that lets you monitor many aspects of a Mac. It is a lightweight, customizable, and very convenient app for everyday use. Also available for iPhone and iPad. Check it out, and I would love to hear your feedback!

   2025 · usage.pro · its alternatives →

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   mectrics▲268

   Your Mac's vitals in the menu bar. Free and open source.

   Jul 2026 · mectrics.app · its alternatives →

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   Actio▲109

   Minimalist and hassle-free activities tracker

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   Escape▲665

   Track all your unnecessary trips to distracting websites

   2016 · focuslist.co · its alternatives →

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   Effortless▲487

   Stay focused and beat procrastination on your Mac.

   2018 · effortless.app · its alternatives →

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   Instant for Mac▲132

   A menu bar app to track the daily time spent on your Mac

   2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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   SpotMenu▲259

   Spotify and iTunes in your macOS menu bar

   2017 · kmikiy.github.io · its alternatives →

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   EasyFinder▲108

   Mac menu bar app to help access your important files fast

   2019 · easyfinderapp.com · its alternatives →

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   iStat Menus 5▲173

   An advanced Mac system monitor for your menubar

   2014 · bjango.com · its alternatives →

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    Hyperfocused▲148

    Deep work menubar app for macOS

    2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →

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    focusedOS▲376

    Hide all distractions with one click

    2024 · focusedos.com · its alternatives →

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    AppTrack▲74

    Track the apps you use & capture the time spent in each one

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Sprints▲134

    The quick and simple Pomodoro timer for Mac

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    WhyFi▲44

    A macOS menu bar app that watches your Wi-Fi and tells you what

    Mar 2026 · whyfi.network · its alternatives →

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    Badgeify▲210

    Add App Icons & Notifications to Your Mac Menu Bar

    2024 · badgeify.app · its alternatives →

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    Habitify for macOS▲257

    Form good habits & save the most of your time, anywhere.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Stats▲179

    macOS system monitor in your menu bar

    2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Today▲222

    Quickly view your schedule in the macOS menu bar

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    CleanMyMac X Menu App▲321

    Make sure you can trust your Mac

    2022 · macpaw.com · its alternatives →

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    MenuBar Stats▲173

    Advanced Mac system monitor right from the menu bar

    2017 · seense.com · its alternatives →

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    PaceBar▲130

    A quiet pace instrument for your Mac

    May 2026 · pacebar.app · its alternatives →

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    PomoDoneApp for Mac, Windows, Linux & Android▲163

    Pomodoro timer for your productivity tool

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    DockX▲232

    Everything on dock & menu bar

    2023 · dockx.app · its alternatives →

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    Hand Mirror for Mac▲191

    A one-click camera check, right from the menu bar

    2020 · handmirror.app · its alternatives →

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