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Download Menu Vitals (.dmg)Notarized by Apple · open the .dmg and drag to Applications · macOS 14+
About
Your Mac's vital signs, always in the menu bar — and the power to act on them. See what's slowing you down and stop it on the spot.
GREAT FOR
• Spotting what's spiking your CPU or draining your battery
• Force-quitting a hung or runaway app in one click — free
• Keeping an eye on memory and network at a glance
• A clean, native alternative to a heavyweight monitor
CPU, memory, network up/down, battery, and disk in a live readout, with the full panel one click away. The top-processes list and the ability to Quit or Force Quit any process are completely free.
FEATURES
• Live CPU, memory, network, battery, and disk
• Top processes — see what's eating your CPU
• Stop any process — Quit or Force Quit, free
• A live stat right in the menu bar
• Choose which stat shows in the bar (Pro)
Free: full panel, top processes, and stopping processes. Pro (one-time purchase): pick which stat rides in your menu bar.
Efficient, unobtrusive, and always on.
Getting started
- Open the menu-bar panel to see live CPU, memory, network, and disk.
- Scroll to Top Processes to see what's busy.
- Click the ✕ next to a process to Quit or Force Quit it — free.
Free & Pro
Every app is free to use. Pro is a one-time purchase — no subscription.
- Full stats panel
- Top processes
- Quit / Force Quit any process
- CPU in the menu bar
- Choose which stat shows in the menu bar
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop a process?
Open the panel, find the process in Top Processes, and choose Quit or Force Quit. This is free.
What's the Pro feature?
Choosing which stat (CPU, memory, network, battery) rides in your menu bar. The full panel and stopping processes are free.
Does it slow my Mac down?
No — it samples lightweightly and stays out of the way.
Need a hand?
Email me directly and I'll help you out — usually within a day.