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MacPulseWhySoSlow
Paid

Paid app with a free trial download.

 Freemium

Home edition is a free download; a Professional edition is sold separately.

macOS Windows
  • Keeps historical data rather than only live readings
  • Plain-English insights on throttling, memory pressure and battery drain
  • Checks many performance factors in one place
  • Report with concrete improvement suggestions
  • macOS 14 Sonoma or later only
  • Paid after the trial
  • Windows only
  • Some features are reserved for the paid Professional edition
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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