MacMonitor

In plain words

MacMonitor is a free, open-source system monitor designed for Apple Silicon Macs. The menu bar app updates every two seconds and displays CPU per-core usage, GPU, memory, battery health, power rails, network activity, disk I/O, and running processes in a full dark-mode dashboard. It requires no subscriptions and can be installed via Homebrew, making it accessible for developers and Mac users who want real-time system monitoring.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

MacMonitor is a free, open-source system monitor built specifically for Apple Silicon (M1–M4). It lives in your menu bar, updates every 2 seconds, and opens a full dark-mode dashboard showing CPU per-core usage, GPU, memory, battery health, power rails, network, disk I/O, and your top processes — all from the metal, no subscriptions. Install in one command: brew tap ryyansafar/macmonitor && brew install --cask macmonitor

Real-time Apple Silicon system monitor — menu bar app + desktop widget for macOS - ryyansafar/MacMonitor

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  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!

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