Stats vs TG Pro (2026): which should you pick?

Pick Stats if

• Fits if you want CPU, memory and network readings in the Mac menu bar at no cost
• Works for Apple silicon and Intel Macs on macOS 12 or newer

Look elsewhere if

• Skip it if you want to control your fans, since that part is in legacy mode with no updates or fixes
• Not for you if you run macOS betas, which aren't supported, or Windows or Linux
• Too light for anyone who needs a support line, as one solo developer handles problems through GitHub issues
• Watch out: the Sensors and Bluetooth modules are the least efficient, and turning them off can cut its CPU use by up to 50%

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

Stats

• macOS only. It supports macOS 12 Monterey and newer, and beta versions of macOS are not supported.
• Fan control is in legacy mode and receives no updates or fixes.
• The Sensors and Bluetooth modules are the least efficient; the developer says disabling them can cut the app's CPU use by up to 50% in some cases.
• It is maintained by a solo developer, and the FAQ points users with problems to the project's GitHub issues.

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.

Stats

CPU and GPU

Real-time CPU load, frequency and temperature with a list of the most demanding processes, plus GPU utilization, memory and temperature for Intel, AMD and Apple silicon graphics.

RAM and disk

Memory pressure, used and free RAM, swap and the top memory-consuming apps, along with free and used disk space, read and write activity and SMART health for each drive.

Network

Upload and download speeds, total data usage, and local and public IP addresses.

Sensors, battery and Bluetooth

Temperature, voltage, power and fan-speed sensors, battery charge, health and cycle count, and the battery levels of connected Bluetooth devices.

13 widget styles

Each module can appear in the menu bar as a chart, a number, a gauge or a dot, and widgets can be combined, reordered and recolored.

Remote module

Stats can stream metrics to System Stats, a separate web dashboard service from the same developer, so a Mac can be monitored from another device.

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.

Stats

• Stats$0

  All 9 modules and 13 widget styles, as a direct download or through Homebrew. Open source under the MIT license; donations are optional.

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.