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iStat Menus vs smcFanControl

A side-by-side look at iStat Menus and smcFanControl. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

iStat Menus

iStat Menus

System & Hardware

iStat Menus is a system monitoring app for Mac that displays various hardware and system statistics in the macOS menu bar. It monitors CPU, memory, network usage, temperatures, fan speeds, battery health, and more.

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smcFanControl

smcFanControl

System & Hardware

smcFanControl is a free, open source fan control software for Macs. It allows you to monitor and control fan speeds to optimize cooling and noise.

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