Macs Fan Control vs TG Pro (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Macs Fan Control grades higher than TG Pro: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 by ToolGPA
Macs Fan Control grades higher on the free plan and platforms. TG Pro grades higher on ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money and features.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
Macs Fan Control
Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro
TG Pro
Mac temperature monitor with manual and automatic fan control
Which one is for you
Pick Macs Fan Control if
- Fits if an older MacBook or iMac runs hot or loud
- Works for Mac owners who need basic fan control at no cost
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you only want a readout, as the control side can do harm if misused
- Watch out: the vendor disclaims liability for damage caused by misuse
- Pricey if you own several Macs, as Pro is priced per computer
- Watch out: the Windows version works only through Boot Camp, and its download is a 14-day trial
Pick TG Pro if
- Fits if you want to see Mac temperatures and keep fans from running late
- Works for people chasing thermal throttling on heavy work
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you want a free tool, since there is a 14-day trial and nothing after it
- Watch out: fanless Macs get temperature readings only
- Watch out: manual and Max fan options depend on the Mac model and settings
- Not for you if you use Windows, as it is Mac only
How we grade them
| 2.6GPAMacs Fan ControlGood | 2.4GPATG ProFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | APro is $14.95 once per Mac, under 60% of a year of what this category's middle subscription costs. | A$10 once with no subscription, far under the category's cheaper quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | BThe free download monitors, sets custom RPM and sensor-based control and shows the menu bar. One person could live on it; presets are Pro. | CA 14-day trial, and the listing doesn't say a card is needed. There is no free plan after it. |
| Features | CMonitors fans and sensors and controls them. It is a narrow job done fully, and presets and priority support are Pro. | CSensor readings, Auto Boost rules, manual fan speeds, alerts and CSV logs. It does that job fully, but it is a narrow one. |
| Ease of use | CNo rating on record. The vendor calls it a tool for advanced users, and setting fan speeds wrongly can cause trouble. | BNo rating on record. Install it and temperatures appear in the menu bar. |
| Platforms and integrations | CMac, plus Windows through Boot Camp on Intel Macs, where the Windows build is a 14-day trial. Computers only. | DMac only, on Intel and Apple Silicon. No Windows, phone or web version. |
| Best for | watching and setting fan speeds on a Mac | Mac temperatures and fan rules |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Macs Fan Control and TG Pro. How we grade
Where they differ
At a glance
| Macs Fan Control | TG Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free trial |
| Starts at | $14.95 one-time, per Mac | $10 one-time |
| Free plan | Free download that monitors fan speeds and temperatures, sets custom RPM values or sensor-based fan control, and shows readings in the menu bar. Custom fan presets are Pro. | None |
| Free trial | None listed | 14-day free trial |
| macOS | ||
| Windows | ||
| Made by | CrystalIDEA | Tunabelly Software Inc. |
| Price read from | crystalidea.com | tunabellysoftware.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Macs Fan Control
- The Windows version works only on Windows installed through Boot Camp, and the Windows download is a 14-day trial, not a free app.
- Pro is priced per computer, so each additional Mac needs its own license.
- The vendor says the program is for advanced users and disclaims liability for damage caused by misuse.
- The buy page loads its prices through Paddle; the figures here are Paddle's US prices for the two listed licenses.
TG Pro
- Mac only; it runs on Intel and Apple Silicon Macs with macOS 10.14 to 27.
- Fanless Macs can monitor temperatures only, since fan controls need a model with fans.
- Manual and Max fan options depend on the Mac model and settings.
- The $10 price is filled in by the page's checkout script, with the static page text showing the same figure.
Key features
Macs Fan Control
- Fan speed and temperature monitoring
- Lists every fan and temperature sensor in two tables, including third-party HDDs and SSDs read through S.M.A.R.T.
- Custom RPM or sensor-based control
- Set a fixed RPM value, or tie a fan to a chosen sensor such as a drive or the CPU.
- Fan presets
- Save named fan configurations and switch between them by activity. Custom presets are a Pro feature.
- Menu bar display
- Choose which fan speeds and sensor temperatures appear in the menu bar, or in the tray on Windows.
- Windows via Boot Camp
- A separate Windows build controls fans on Macs running Windows through Boot Camp, including T2 models.
- Automatic restore on quit
- When the app quits it puts every fan back under the system's automatic control.
TG Pro
- Auto Boost fan rules
- Set a temperature threshold and fan speed for the CPU, GPU, drive or another sensor, and the fans adjust on their own.
- Manual fan speeds
- Set speeds yourself or use Max for immediate cooling. Options depend on the Mac model.
- Sensor readings
- Shows current and highest temperatures for CPU cores, GPU, SMART drive data, battery and other components.
- Menu bar readouts
- Temperatures and fan speeds sit in the menu bar, with per-sensor readings and fan controls in the dropdown.
- Hardware health checks
- Reports fan and sensor status, battery health and the last shutdown or sleep.
- Alerts and CSV logs
- Sends local notifications or email alerts at set temperatures and logs readings to CSV.
Plans
Macs Fan Control
Free$0
Fan and sensor monitoring with manual or sensor-based fan control on macOS.
Pro License for macOS$14.95
one-time, per Mac
Adds custom fan presets and priority support. Priced per computer, with volume discounts for 2 or more.
Pro License for macOS & Windows$24.95
one-time, per Mac
Pro for macOS plus fan control on Windows installed through Boot Camp on Intel Macs.
TG Pro
TG Pro$10
one-time, no subscription
Shown on the page as 50% off a crossed-out $20, with no end date stated. Covers monitoring, fan control, alerts and logging.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Macs Fan Control or TG Pro?
As of Nov 12, 2026, Macs Fan Control starts at $14.95 one-time, per Mac, and TG Pro starts at $10 one-time.
Which has a free plan, Macs Fan Control or TG Pro?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Macs Fan Control has a free plan. TG Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
Which platforms do Macs Fan Control and TG Pro run on?
As of Nov 12, 2026, only Macs Fan Control lists a Windows app. Both list a macOS app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.