Growth · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Pulse

The Ultimate Typing Analytics Tool for macOS

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pulse launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Key Click Pro▲108
Track mouse clicks & keystrokes in your macOS status bar
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
2
PulseKit▲141
Your key metrics, as widgets across your Apple devices
Feb 2026 · pulsekit.io · its alternatives →
3
Pulse for Elasticsearch and OpenSearch▲554
Search Cluster Monitoring & Maintenance, Redefined
2025 · neverblink.ai · its alternatives →
4
PaceBar▲130
A quiet pace instrument for your Mac
May 2026 · pacebar.app · its alternatives →
5
Godspeed is a fast, 100% keyboard oriented todo app for Mac▲328
Hi everybody, today I'm launching version 1.0 of Godspeed, a todo manager built with two priorities in mind: speed and 100% keyboard orientation. Every action in Godspeed can be done from your keyboard and will respond instantly. It's like Superhuman for your todo list. Godspeed has everything you expect in a todo manager like shared lists, labels, smart lists, boolean search operators, and cloud sync. If you're already a user of an app like Todoist or OmniFocus you should be able find everything you need in Godspeed. I think the most appealing thing to most HN users would be the keyboard…
2024 · godspeedapp.com · its alternatives →
6
Pulse.red▲195
A powerful time tracker for those who appreciate simplicity
2018 · pulse.red · its alternatives →
7
MenuBar Stats▲173
Advanced Mac system monitor right from the menu bar
2017 · seense.com · its alternatives →
8
Typing Speed Test▲293
A simple typing test to see how fast you can type
2016 · livechat.com · its alternatives →
9
TrackNotch▲98
LLM usage tracking that lives in your Mac's notch
May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
10
Pulse▲100
AI powered tasks, notes, and calendar in one workspace
2025 · trypulse.app · its alternatives →
11
Hyperfocused▲148
Deep work menubar app for macOS
2023 · hyperfocused.app · its alternatives →
12
Pulse▲75
A simple tool to monitor your servers and sites
2019 · its alternatives →
13
Keyboard Maestro▲216
Conduct your Mac like a pro
2016 · keyboardmaestro.com · its alternatives →
14
Pulse Metrics▲80
GDPR compliant web and mobile analytics made simple
2019 · pulsemetrics.io · its alternatives →
15
Sprints▲134
The quick and simple Pomodoro timer for Mac
2020 · its alternatives →
16
Stats▲179
macOS system monitor in your menu bar
2020 · github.com · its alternatives →
17
FocusNotch▲88
Transform your productivity
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
GlowPulse▲109
Your Mac's camera is now a heart-rate sensor
Jun 2026 · glowpulse.cc · its alternatives →
19
Spokenly▲178
Type 4x faster with your voice
2025 · spokenly.app · its alternatives →
20
CurrentKey Stats▲69
Track and manage how you use your Mac, across apps/desktops
2019 · currentkey.com · its alternatives →
21
Peek▲96
The keyboard-first productivity tool for Mac that keeps critical info one keystroke away. Monitor dashboards, feeds, and tools without breaking your flow.
Dec 2025 · justpeek.app · its alternatives →
22
StatusStats▲93
Mac Metrics In Your Menu Bar
Apr 2026 · statusstats.com · its alternatives →
23
Fast Text▲109
Speed up everything you type in macOS in any app
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
24
Autotimer▲108
Hands-free time tracking app for the Mac status bar
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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