The TG Pro Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about TG Pro in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
TG Pro
The Insider’s Guide
Mac temperature monitor with manual and automatic fan control
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from TG Pro’s own pages.
Made by Tunabelly Software Inc. · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from TG Pro’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on TG Pro’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.4
GPA, above 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
TG Pro reads temperature sensors across a Mac, including CPU cores on Apple Silicon, drives, battery and more, and shows them in the menu bar. On Macs with fans it also sets fan speeds by hand or by rules tied to a sensor's temperature.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about TG Pro, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Install it and temperatures appear in the menu bar.
- 1
Best for Mac temperatures and fan rules
There is no free plan, fanless Macs only get readings, and manual options depend on the Mac model.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $10 one-time.
- 3
You can try it first
14-day free trial
- 4
It runs on macOS
macOS.
- 5
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.
- 6
Manual fan speeds
Set speeds yourself or use Max for immediate cooling. Options depend on the Mac model.
- 7
Sensor readings
Shows current and highest temperatures for CPU cores, GPU, SMART drive data, battery and other components.
- 8
A 2.4 GPA, above 35 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
Nothing TG Pro does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
TG Pro at a glance
- Pricing
- Free trial, from $10 one-time
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial
- Runs on
- macOS
- Made by
- Tunabelly Software Inc.
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.4 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for Mac temperatures and fan rules
TG Pro shows Mac temperatures in the menu bar and lets rules or manual speeds run the fans, for $10 once. There is no free plan, fanless Macs only get readings, and manual options depend on the Mac model.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | $10 once with no subscription, far under the category's cheaper quarter. |
| Free plan and trial | C | A 14-day trial, and the listing doesn't say a card is needed. There is no free plan after it. |
| Features | C | Sensor 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 | B | No rating on record. Install it and temperatures appear in the menu bar. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | Mac only, on Intel and Apple Silicon. No Windows, phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who TG Pro is for
- Fits if you want to see Mac temperatures and keep fans from running late
- Works for people chasing thermal throttling on heavy work
Who it is not for
- 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
Good to know
Good for
- Mac owners who want to see temperatures and keep fans from running too late
- Anyone chasing thermal throttling on a heavy workload
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$10 one-time
To start
TG Pro is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 one-time.
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.
Trying it first
14-day free trial
Read from tunabellysoftware.com on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: macOS
Mac temperature monitor with manual and automatic fan control. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, menu bar app, system monitor.
Sensor readings, Auto Boost rules, manual fan speeds, alerts and CSV logs.
- 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.
Where it runs
- macOS
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
TG Pro is made by Tunabelly Software Inc.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
35/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
TG Pro's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 55 of 186) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. TG Pro’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 55 of 186
- CFree plan and trialAbove 8 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- BEase of useAbove 78 of 186
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Nothing TG Pro does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 118 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher. It costs $10, paid once.
What you could not
- Readings from inside the operating system.
- A native app living in the menu bar.
- A real app for macOS. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. TG Pro’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Macs Fan Control, iStat Menus, Stats and Bartender
The 4 tools TG Pro is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
Macs Fan Control
Free plan · from $14.95 one-time
Free Mac fan monitor with custom speeds and presets in Pro.
- Macs Fan Control has a free plan. TG Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Macs Fan Control lists a Windows app.
- 2.4GPA
iStat Menus
Free trial · from $11.99 one-time
- 2.8GPA
Stats
Free
Free, open-source system monitor for the Mac menu bar.
- Stats has a free plan. TG Pro does not, though it has a free trial.
- TG Pro can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stats is open source, according to its own site.
- 2.4GPA
Bartender
Free trial · from $19.99/yr
Menu bar manager for macOS that hides and organizes items.
- TG Pro also covers system monitor.
- Bartender also covers workflow automation and clipboard manager.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is TG Pro free?
No, TG Pro is a paid product, but you can try it first. 14-day free trial.
How much does TG Pro cost?
TG Pro lists one plan. TG Pro: $10 one-time, no subscription.
What platforms does TG Pro work on?
TG Pro is available on macOS.
Does TG Pro have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TG Pro is listed for macOS.
Does TG Pro have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. TG Pro is listed for macOS.
Is TG Pro open source?
TG Pro is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.
Who makes TG Pro?
TG Pro is made by Tunabelly Software Inc.
What are the alternatives to TG Pro?
The closest alternatives to TG Pro in our directory are Macs Fan Control, iStat Menus, Stats and Bartender.
How does TG Pro compare with other desktop utilities?
TG Pro's GPA of 2.4 is higher than 35 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 33.
Could I make my own version of TG Pro?
Nothing TG Pro does is plain enough to make in a weekend. The 3 things listed below take a company.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from TG Pro’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Tunabelly Software's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Tunabelly Software Inc. Prices change, so check tunabellysoftware.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
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categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- TG Pro, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/tg-pro
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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