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MacMetra vs Hushtop

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MacMetra compared with Hushtop
DetailMacMetra logo MacMetraHushtop logo Hushtop
What it doesMac menu bar system monitor showing CPU, memory, storage, thermal state and power Turn your MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island for music, meetings, AI agents and more
StageNot given Not given
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Based inRO ID
Pricing modelFree trial Free trial
PricingFree download with 7-day free trial, then Full Unlock one-time In-App Purchase priced by the App Store in your local currency Free 7-day trial, then $9.99 once per Mac (launch price, $12.99 after). Includes all features, every future update for life, and works offline after activation.
Key features
  • CPU load with ring display split into user, system and idle
  • Memory usage in gigabytes with memory pressure indicator
  • Thermal state monitoring with Good, Fair, High, Max status
  • Storage space available on startup disk as figure and bar
  • Power status with charge level and time to full charge
  • Real-time menu bar updates every second
  • Dashboard accessible with one click from menu bar
  • Customizable menu bar item order and visibility
  • Suspends sampling when displays are asleep
  • No data collection or external communication
  • Live synced lyrics from LRCLIB for music playback
  • Claude Code and Codex agent monitoring with usage limits
  • Music player for Spotify, Apple Music and browser tabs
  • System vitals display: CPU, memory, temperature, battery health
  • Clipboard history with tracker removal for links
  • Meeting countdown with direct Zoom join from notch
  • Keep Mac awake while agents work, sleep when done
  • Weather and world clock widgets
  • Floating island mode for displays without a notch
What makes it different
  • Privacy-first design with no data collection or sensors read
  • Lightweight single app with no helper tools or kernel extensions
  • One-time purchase model with no recurring billing or subscription
  • Native Swift app for macOS 14+ running on Apple silicon and Intel
  • One-time purchase with every update for life, no subscription required
  • Native Swift app that uses half a percent of one CPU core at idle
  • Signed and notarized by Apple with all data staying on your Mac
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last check3 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)313
Citation Flow (Majestic)1921
Referring domains (Majestic)25

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