Monitor di sistema per Mac
CPU, memoria, rete, batteria, temperatura, disco, GPU, ventole e processi — tutto visibile dalla barra dei menu. Sviluppato con SwiftUI per macOS 14+.
Cosa monitora Pulse
CPU Usage
Per-core load, system vs. user, load averages
Memory
Pressure level, app memory, wired, compressed, swap
Network
Upload & download speed, local & public IP
Battery
Health %, cycle count, wattage, time remaining
Temperature
CPU & GPU thermals, per-sensor readings
Disk
Volume usage, free space, SMART health status
Domande frequenti
Choosing a Mac System Monitor
What's the best system monitor app for Mac?
The most popular paid option is iStat Menus ($14.99), which offers CPU, GPU, memory, network, disk, and temperature monitoring. Stats is the top free, open-source choice. Pulse is a modern SwiftUI alternative that combines comprehensive monitoring with a clean menu bar interface at a lower price point.
What are the best alternatives to iStat Menus?
Popular iStat Menus alternatives include Stats (free, open-source), MenuMeters (free), iStatistica Pro (with widgets and remote access), TG Pro (thermal-focused), and Pulse. Pulse offers real-time CPU, memory, network, battery, temperature, disk, and GPU monitoring from the menu bar with a native SwiftUI design.
Is there a better alternative to Activity Monitor on Mac?
Activity Monitor requires you to open a separate window each time. Menu bar monitors like Pulse, iStat Menus, or Stats give you instant access to CPU, memory, and network stats without interrupting your workflow. Pulse also adds battery health, temperature sensors, GPU utilization, and fan speeds — none of which are available in Activity Monitor.
What's the best menu bar system monitor for Mac?
For a comprehensive, paid solution, iStat Menus has long been the standard. For a free option, Stats is excellent. Pulse sits in between — a modern, lightweight app that shows CPU, memory, network speed, battery, and temperature right in the menu bar with customizable display styles.
Monitoring Performance on Your Mac
How do I check CPU usage on my Mac?
Open Activity Monitor (press Cmd+Space, type "Activity Monitor") and click the CPU tab. Sort by "% CPU" to see which apps consume the most. For always-visible monitoring, a menu bar app like Pulse shows per-core CPU load, system vs. user breakdown, and load averages at a glance.
How do I see which app is using the most memory on Mac?
In Activity Monitor, click the Memory tab and sort by the "Memory" column. The Memory Pressure graph at the bottom is the most useful indicator — green means healthy, yellow means your Mac is starting to struggle, and red means it's heavily using swap. Pulse displays memory pressure, app memory, wired, and compressed memory in the menu bar dropdown.
How can I monitor CPU temperature on my MacBook?
macOS doesn't show temperature natively. On Intel Macs, you can use Terminal: sudo powermetrics --samplers smc. On Apple Silicon (M1–M4), third-party apps are the only reliable option. Pulse, iStat Menus, and Stats all read temperature sensors and can alert you if your CPU gets too hot.
How do I monitor network speed on Mac in real time?
Activity Monitor's Network tab shows per-app bandwidth, but not total throughput. For real-time upload and download speeds in your menu bar, use a monitoring app. Pulse shows live network speed, your local IP, and public IP — click either to copy.
How do I check my Mac's battery health?
Go to Apple menu > System Settings > Battery > Battery Health. This shows your condition and maximum capacity. For more detail — cycle count, wattage, voltage, and degradation alerts — use CoconutBattery or Pulse, which tracks battery health continuously in the menu bar.
How do I see disk usage on Mac?
Click the Apple menu > About This Mac > More Info > Storage. This shows a color-coded bar of what's using space. For real-time monitoring with free space warnings, Pulse shows disk usage per volume and alerts you when a drive is getting full.
How do I check GPU usage on Mac?
Activity Monitor shows GPU usage per process under the "GPU" column. For overall GPU utilization and VRAM usage, use a dedicated monitor. Pulse shows GPU load percentage and VRAM in the panel.
How can I see fan speed on my Mac?
macOS doesn't expose fan speed in any built-in tool. You need a third-party app like Macs Fan Control, TG Pro, or Pulse. Pulse shows current fan RPM alongside temperature sensors so you can correlate heat with fan response.
Understanding Mac Performance
What does memory pressure mean on Mac?
Memory Pressure shows how efficiently your Mac's RAM is handling demand. Green means plenty of free memory. Yellow means macOS is compressing memory to make room. Red means your Mac is swapping to disk, which causes significant slowdowns. If you see yellow or red frequently, you likely need to close apps or consider more RAM.
What is normal CPU temperature for a Mac?
At idle, most Macs sit between 35–55°C. Under moderate load, 60–80°C is normal. During intensive tasks (video export, compiling code), temperatures can reach 90–100°C — macOS will throttle the CPU to prevent damage. Sustained temperatures above 95°C warrant investigation.
What is normal CPU usage on Mac?
When idle, CPU usage should be 5–15%. During normal app usage, 20–40% is typical. If your CPU stays above 50% while idle, a background process is likely misbehaving — check Activity Monitor or your menu bar monitor to identify the culprit.
Why is my Mac running hot and how do I fix it?
Common causes: resource-intensive apps (video editing, gaming, Xcode builds), too many browser tabs, blocked ventilation, dust buildup, or a runaway background process. First, check which process is consuming the most CPU. Close unnecessary apps, ensure air vents are clear, and restart if needed.
How much RAM do I actually need on my Mac?
8 GB handles web browsing, email, and light productivity. 16 GB is recommended for developers, designers, and anyone running multiple apps simultaneously. 32 GB+ is for video editors, data scientists, and virtual machine users. Check your Memory Pressure — if it's frequently yellow, you'd benefit from more RAM.
About Pulse
Is Pulse safe for my Mac?
Yes. Pulse uses only read-only macOS system APIs — it cannot modify, alter, or interfere with your system. It runs in the App Sandbox and is distributed through the Mac App Store, which means Apple has reviewed it for security and privacy compliance.
Does Pulse work on Apple Silicon and Intel Macs?
Yes. Pulse is a universal binary that runs natively on both Apple Silicon (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel-based Macs. No Rosetta required.
What macOS version does Pulse require?
Pulse requires macOS 14.0 (Sonoma) or later. It's built with SwiftUI and takes advantage of modern macOS APIs for efficient, low-overhead monitoring.