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MacMetra vs Kakuchi

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MacMetra compared with Kakuchi
DetailMacMetra logo MacMetraKakuchi logo Kakuchi
What it doesMac menu bar system monitor showing CPU, memory, storage, thermal state and power Every widget your Mac is missing
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingFree download with 7-day free trial, then Full Unlock one-time In-App Purchase priced by the App Store in your local currency $14.99 one-time at launch (regular price $24). Includes all 50+ built-in widgets, notch shelf, menu bar and lock screen widgets, keep on top of full-screen apps, edge docking, themes, widget builder with AI, and lifetime updates with 14-day money-back guarantee.
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
  • 50+ built-in widgets including time, weather, markets, calendar, reminders, system gauges, and developer tools
  • Six placement options: desktop, notch, menu bar, lock screen, above full-screen apps, and edge docking
  • Ten visual themes including Liquid Glass, Frosted, Midnight, Neon, and more
  • Widget stacks to combine multiple widgets in one spot
  • Setups to save and share entire desktop configurations
  • Support for classic desktop widgets running unchanged
  • Multiple display support with per-display widget placement
  • MCP server with 15 tools for compatible AI assistants and coding tools
  • Privacy-focused with no account, no API key tracking, and local data processing
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
  • Works with your existing Claude or ChatGPT subscription with no extra AI fee
  • Widgets stay on top of full-screen apps and video calls
  • Widgets read live native macOS data directly without scripts or permission prompts
  • 14-day money-back guarantee with no questions asked
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)Not checked yet no change since last checkNot checked yet no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)33
Citation Flow (Majestic)1915
Referring domains (Majestic)22

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