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24 alternatives to RetinaDesk Tools

Pick your exact Apple Silicon Mac (M1 to M5, every chip variant) and see the max external display count, per-port resolution and refresh caps, valid configurations, and the gotchas. Sourced from Apple

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Prices are shown for the 1 we have checked on their own sites, 1 of them free or with a free tier.

1. 1
   MacMonitor▲106

   Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor for your menu bar

   Mar 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Scaler Bandwidth Monitor▲106

   Realtime bandwidth monitor application for macOS devices.

   2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   PixelSnap 2▲543

   The fastest tool for measuring anything on your screen ✨

   2019 · pixelsnap.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   PixelSnap▲945

   Measure every pixel on your screen with ease ✨

   2018 · pixelsnap.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   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 →

6. 6
   Stats▲179

   macOS system monitor in your menu bar

   2020 · github.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Sensei Monitor▲163

   A brand new Mac system monitor, built completely in SwiftUI

   2021 · cindori.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   iStat Menus 5▲173

   An advanced Mac system monitor for your menubar

   2014 · bjango.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Watch Net Speed▲212

   Simple, Realtime Network Bandwidth Monitor for your Mac.

   2019 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Retinafree▲147

    Screen recorder w/ auto-zoom, smooth cursors, + AI graphics

    May 2026 · blendpixel.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    The New Macbook Pro▲185

    A new Macbook Pro with the M1 chip

    2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    PixelsMeasure 3.0▲78

    Measure anything on your macOS, iOS and iPadOS

    2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Vivid▲125

    Double your MacBook brightness, system-wide

    2022 · getvivid.app · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Vivid 2.0▲123

    Double your MacBook Pro brightness, system-wide

    2022 · getvivid.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MenuBar Stats▲173

    Advanced Mac system monitor right from the menu bar

    2017 · seense.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    iStat Menus 7▲91

    The ultimate system monitor for you Mac

    2024 · bjango.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    iMac Retina▲238

    iMac with Retina display

    2014 · apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    M1 MacBook Pro▲233

    With the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip

    2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    MacBook Pro with M4 Chip▲210

    Built for Apple Intelligence

    2024 · apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Displays▲112

    The complete toolbox to manage your monitors

    2016 · jibapps.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Screen Sizes▲145

    A complete guide for Apple displays

    2021 · screensizes.app · its alternatives →

22. 22
    iStatistica Pro▲96

    System monitor. Reinvented. 💻 🖥

    2019 · imagetasks.com · its alternatives →

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    I got tired of btop not seeing my Mac's chip, so I built siltop▲17

    A calm, honest system monitor for Apple Silicon: real watts, clocks and temperatures in your terminal. No sudo, no telemetry. - CLoaKY233/siltop

    7d ago · github.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    MacSIM by Studio Practice▲70

    Preview any URL on every Mac screen at once

    May 2026 · studiopractice.io · its alternatives →

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