iStat Menus
System monitor that lives in the Mac menu bar
iStat Menus report card
Good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 9, 2026
Best for watching your Mac's vital signs from the menu bar
iStat Menus puts your Mac's vital signs in the menu bar: CPU, memory, network, temperatures, battery, even the weather. It's $11.99 once after a 14-day trial, which is hard to grumble about. The small print is that weather data runs out after 6 months unless you pay for more, and a licence only covers the current major release.
Who iStat Menus is for
- Great if you want CPU, memory, network and temperature in view all day
- Handy when you'd like a nudge the moment disk space runs low or the internet drops
- Good for laptop owners keeping an eye on battery, sensors and fan speeds
Who iStat Menus is not for
- Skip it if you're on Windows or Linux, as it's macOS only
- Not for you if you want fan control from the Mac App Store edition, which can't do it
- Tight if you care about the weather item, since data is included for 6 months and then costs extra
Why iStat Menus gets a 2.8
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- AValue for money$11.99 once for up to 3 of your computers, or $14.99 for a family of 5. That's a fraction of what a typical paid utility here costs in a year. The extras are small: weather data packs from $2.49 for 12 months, once the included 6 months run out.
- CFree plan and trialNo free version. There's a 14-day free trial, and the listing doesn't say whether it asks for a card. After that you buy or stop.
- AFeaturesPer-core CPU, GPU, memory pressure, disk space with S.M.A.R.T. status, network use per app, and temperatures, fans and voltages. Rules can warn you when CPU stays above 60% for more than 10 seconds. The direct version controls fan speeds. The Mac App Store one can't.
- BEase of useNo store rating on record, so a B is as high as we go. It sits in the menu bar and shows numbers, with the detail in drop-down menus. Combined mode folds several items into one if space is short.
- DPlatforms and integrationsMac only. The version from Bjango's site needs macOS 11 or later, and the Mac App Store one needs macOS 14. Weather comes from Apple Weather, AccuWeather and others, and the app is in Setapp too.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Bjango's own pages on 5 October 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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iStat Menus is a macOS system monitor from Bjango that shows CPU, GPU, memory, disk, network, sensor, battery and weather readings as menu bar items with detailed drop-down menus. It can send notifications when a reading crosses a threshold, and on the version sold from the vendor's site it can control fan speeds. It is a one-time purchase with a 14-day trial, also sold on the Mac App Store and included in Setapp.
iStat Menus is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes. See every plan
Good for
- Mac users who want CPU, memory, network and temperature readings always visible
- People who want an alert when a system reading crosses a threshold
- Laptop owners keeping an eye on battery, sensors and fan speeds
Worth knowing
- macOS only. The version on the vendor's site requires macOS 11 or later; the Mac App Store listing requires macOS 14.
- Weather data is included for 6 months, after which the direct version needs a paid data pack and the App Store edition a subscription.
- A license covers only the current major release; iStat Menus 6 owners pay an upgrade price for version 7.
- The pricing panel shows local-currency prices by visitor location, with local taxes on top.
Key features
- CPU and GPU monitoring
- Per-core usage, history graphs, load averages, uptime and the apps using the most CPU, plus GPU processor, memory, temperature and frequency on supported Macs.
- Memory, disks and network
- Memory pressure and swap, used and free disk space with S.M.A.R.T. status, and network bandwidth with a per-app breakdown, public and private IP addresses and a connectivity indicator.
- Sensors and fan control
- Lists temperatures, fans, voltages, current and power. Fan speeds can be controlled, or switched and ramped based on temperatures and battery state.
- Rules and notifications
- Notifies you about events such as CPU usage above 60% for more than 10 seconds, low disk space, a changed public IP address or a dropped internet connection.
- Weather
- Current conditions in the menu bar with an hourly forecast and weekly overview, for your location or elsewhere. Data comes from providers including Apple Weather and AccuWeather.
- Combined mode and customization
- Combined mode folds several items into a single menu bar item to save space. Colors, item order and what each menu shows can all be changed.
iStat Menus pricing
- Starts at
- $11.99 one-time purchase (Single License), plus local taxes
- Free plan
- None
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Single License | $11.99one-time purchase, plus local taxes | iStat Menus 7 on up to 3 computers primarily used by the buyer, with 6 months of weather data included. |
| Family License | $14.99one-time purchase, plus local taxes | For up to 5 family members, on up to 5 computers in one household, with 6 months of weather data included. |
| Mac App Store edition | $11.99one-time purchase (US Mac App Store price) | Cannot control fan speeds and needs a helper app for some stats. Weather is an in-app subscription at $0.99 a month or $4.99 a year. |
| Weather data pack | From $2.49one-off purchase for 12 months of weather data | Optional add-on for the direct version once the included weather period ends. Data packs do not renew automatically. |
Read from bjango.com on Oct 5, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with iStat Menus before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Other savingsUpgrade pricing from iStat Menus 6
Holders of an iStat Menus 6 license pay $9.99 for a single upgrade or $12.99 for a family upgrade. The discount is applied when upgrading from inside iStat Menus 7.
Stated on bjango.com - Other savingsIncluded with a Setapp subscription
iStat Menus is also available through Setapp, which the vendor quotes at USD$9.99 a month for more than 250 Mac apps.
Stated on bjango.com
Works with
- Apple Weather
- AccuWeather
- Xweather
- Environment Canada
- WillyWeather
- Setapp
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Common questions
Is iStat Menus free?
No, iStat Menus is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial.
How much does iStat Menus cost?
iStat Menus lists 4 plans. Single License: $11.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Family License: $14.99 one-time purchase, plus local taxes. Mac App Store edition: $11.99 one-time purchase (US Mac App Store price). Weather data pack: from $2.49 one-off purchase for 12 months of weather data. Prices were read from bjango.com on Oct 5, 2026.
What platforms does iStat Menus work on?
iStat Menus is available on macOS.
Does iStat Menus offer any discounts?
iStat Menus publicly lists the following: Upgrade pricing from iStat Menus 6; Included with a Setapp subscription.
Does iStat Menus have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. iStat Menus is listed for macOS.
Does iStat Menus have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 5, 2026. iStat Menus is listed for macOS.
Is iStat Menus open source?
iStat Menus is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 5, 2026.
What does iStat Menus integrate with?
iStat Menus's listing names Apple Weather, AccuWeather, Xweather, Environment Canada, WillyWeather and Setapp. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes iStat Menus?
iStat Menus is made by Bjango Pty Ltd.
What are the alternatives to iStat Menus?
The closest alternatives to iStat Menus in our directory are Stats, SwiftBar and CleanMyMac. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with iStat Menus.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 5, 2026.