TG Pro vs TripMode (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TripMode grades higher than TG Pro: 2.6 against 2.4 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
TripMode grades higher on features. They get the same grade on value for money, the free plan, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
TG Pro
Mac temperature monitor with manual and automatic fan control
TripMode
Mac app that blocks background data use on slow or metered networks
Which one is for you
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
Pick TripMode if
- Fits if you tether a Mac to a phone and want background apps kept off
- Works for people who travel on a small data allowance
Look elsewhere if
- Not for you if you use Windows, as that version is marked end of life
- Skip it if you hold an old license key, since the vendor no longer sells them and the old ones do not work with the App Store version
- Tight if you stay on the free mode, since the listing does not say what it leaves out
- Watch out: the listing shows two prices for Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime without explaining the difference
How we grade them
| 2.4GPATG ProFair | 2.6GPATripModeGood | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A$10 once with no subscription, far under the category's cheaper quarter. | A$14.99 a year, about $1.25 a month, below the cheapest quarter of this category. Lifetime is $39.99, under a year of the middle subscription. |
| Free plan and trial | CA 14-day trial, and the listing doesn't say a card is needed. There is no free plan after it. | CA 7-day trial, then a feature-limited free mode that the listing does not describe. |
| Features | CSensor readings, Auto Boost rules, manual fan speeds, alerts and CSV logs. It does that job fully, but it is a narrow one. | BBlock by default, hotspot detection, live monitor and reports, data limits, profiles and scheduling. The listing names no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | BNo rating on record. Install it and temperatures appear in the menu bar. | BNo store rating is on record, but you install it, pick which apps may connect, and that is it. |
| Platforms and integrations | DMac only, on Intel and Apple Silicon. No Windows, phone or web version. | DMac only, macOS 11.0 or later. The Windows version and TripMode 2 are end of life. |
| Best for | Mac temperatures and fan rules | keeping Mac apps off a limited data plan |
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: TG Pro and TripMode. How we grade
Where they differ
- TG Pro also covers menu bar app.
- TripMode also covers site & app blocker and reports.
At a glance
| TG Pro | TripMode | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Starts at | $10 one-time | $14.99 per year after a 7-day trial |
| Free plan | None | A feature-limited free mode is available on the Mac App Store; the listing does not say which features it leaves out. |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial | 7-day free trial, then $14.99 a year unless cancelled |
| macOS | ||
| Made by | Tunabelly Software Inc. | Alix SÃ rl |
| Price read from | tunabellysoftware.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Nov 12, 2026 | Nov 13, 2026 |
Worth knowing
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.
TripMode
- Mac only; the App Store listing states macOS 11.0 or later. TripMode for Windows and TripMode 2 are marked end of life.
- The vendor no longer sells license keys; purchases go through the Mac App Store, and an old license does not work with that version.
- The App Store listing shows two prices for each of Monthly, Yearly and Lifetime without explaining the difference.
- It is also included in Setapp, which the vendor lists at $9.99 a month for over 240 apps.
Key features
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.
TripMode
- Block by default
- Lists every app requesting internet access and blocks them by default; you choose which apps get through and see each one's data use.
- Hotspot detection
- Remembers networks it was activated on and turns on by itself when you connect to a mobile hotspot or tether an iPhone.
- Live monitor and reports
- Shows real-time traffic per app and reports usage for the last day, week or month, with the servers and domains each app contacted.
- Data limits
- Warns before a limit you set is reached, then blocks all transfers; limits can apply to specific networks such as a hotspot.
- Profiles and scheduler
- Profiles for work, calls, streaming or gaming, with a scheduler to switch TripMode on or off at set times.
- Automation
- Supports AppleScript and Shortcuts for automating when and how it runs.
Plans
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.
TripMode
Free$0
Feature-limited mode of the Mac App Store app.
Monthly$4.99
per month; the listing also shows $5.99 under this name
Auto-renewing subscription with full access, including Family Sharing.
Yearly$14.99
per year; the listing also shows $17.99 under this name
Auto-renewing subscription after the 7-day trial, with all updates included.
Lifetime$39.99
one-time; the listing also shows $49.99 under this name
One-time in-app purchase with full access and unlimited updates, shared through Family Sharing.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, TG Pro or TripMode?
As of Nov 13, 2026, TG Pro starts at $10 one-time, and TripMode starts at $14.99 per year after a 7-day trial.
Which has a free plan, TG Pro or TripMode?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only TripMode has a free plan. TG Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
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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.