Built by an Indie Developer.
Not a corporation.
No recurring subscriptions, no tracking pixels, and no venture capital. Just a fast, native macOS app built to solve a real problem.
Why I built MacStats
I built MacStats because I was exhausted by the state of macOS system monitors. Half of them were heavy, bloated Electron apps that drained the very battery they were supposed to be monitoring. The other half were overly complex tools that gave me endless graphs, but zero context.
I found myself constantly staring at mds_stores or WindowServer in Activity Monitor, opening a browser, and Googling "is it safe to force quit this process?"
I wanted a native, lightweight menu bar app that didn't just give me raw data—I wanted an app that gave me answers. So I built it. MacStats started as a personal project and eventually evolved into a complete menu bar monitoring tool focused on clarity, privacy, and understanding.
The MacStats Philosophy
1. 100% Native Swift
MacStats is built specifically for macOS and optimized for Apple Silicon. It has a virtually invisible footprint and won't drain your battery while it runs quietly in the menu bar.
2. Answers, Not Just Data
MacStats is being built around a simple idea: system monitoring tools should explain what is happening, not just display numbers. The AI Explainer (coming soon) is designed to cut out the guesswork of troubleshooting.
3. Total Privacy
Your data never leaves your Mac. Period. Only the generic name of a process (e.g., "kernel_task") is sent to the API when you explicitly ask for an explanation.
Who is behind this?
Hi, I'm the developer behind MacStats.
I'm an independent software developer focused on building native, high-performance tools for macOS.
I built MacStats because I wanted a lightweight macOS monitoring tool that felt native, respected privacy, and actually helped users understand what was happening on their systems instead of just throwing data at them.
Every copy of MacStats directly supports independent software development and helps fund future improvements to the app. Thank you for your support!
Built by an independent developer with:
- 10+ years of software engineering experience
- A passion for native macOS development
- Commitment to user privacy
Common Questions
Why isn't MacStats on the Mac App Store?
MacStats requires low-level system access to provide accurate monitoring and process insights. Direct distribution allows MacStats to deliver the best experience outside the App Store sandbox.
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