Comparison

MetricViewer vs Pulse for Mac

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MetricViewer

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate real-time PC hardware monitor. MetricViewer is a sleek, customizable dashboard designed for gamers, streamers, and PC enthusiasts who want to keep an eye on their system’s telemetry without cluttering their main monitor. Track your temperatures, loads, and in-game performance from the palm of your hand. KEY FEATURES β€’ CPU & GPU Telemetry: Monitor temperatures, utilization, and clock speeds in real-time. β€’ Power Consumption & Graphs: Track your system's power draw (Watts) with beautiful, independent real-time graphs for both CPU and GPU. β€’ In-Game Performance: Track your FPS while you play to ensure a smooth gaming experience. β€’ System Memory & Storage: Keep an eye on your RAM usage and disk read/write speeds. β€’ Network Stats: Monitor your upload and download speeds. β€’ Customizable Grid: Rearrange the layout to prioritize the metrics that matter most to you. β€’ Dark Mode UI: A gorgeous, battery-friendly interface that looks amazing on any setup. DEMO MODE INCLUDED Not sure how it looks? MetricViewer includes a built-in Demo Mode with simulated data. Explore the full UI, test the animations, and see the app in all its glory before even installing the PC client! HOW IT WORKS Download this app on your iPhone or iPad. Download and run the lightweight, free MetricViewer Windows Client from our official website (metricviewer.app). Connect both devices to the same local Wi-Fi network, scan the QR code, and you are ready to go! LIFETIME PRO LICENSE (NO SUBSCRIPTIONS) We hate monthly fees as much as you do. MetricViewer operates on a "Try before you buy" model. Test the connection and basic metrics for free, and if you love it, unlock the full potential of the app with a single, one-time Lifetime PRO purchase. HARDWARE DISCLAIMER Advanced metrics (such as precise voltages, individual core temps, and fan speeds) rely on low-level motherboard drivers and third-party APIs. Due to the vast variety of PC components on the market, some specific sensors may not be available on all setups.

About

Pulse for Mac

Features
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Monitor your Mac's system performance in real-time from your iPhone. Pulse for Mac displays CPU usage, GPU usage, temperatures, memory pressure, battery level, and fan speed β€” all streamed live over your local Wi-Fi network. Features: β€’ Real-time CPU & GPU usage with temperature β€’ Memory usage and pressure indicator β€’ Battery level and charging status β€’ Fan speed monitoring β€’ Auto-discovery via Bonjour β€’ Portrait and landscape layouts β€’ Keep Screen On option for desk display Requirements: β€’ MacPulse Server running on your Mac (free download at GitHub) β€’ iPhone and Mac on the same Wi-Fi network

Screenshots

MetricViewer4 screens
Pulse for Mac1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pulse for Mac at none against MetricViewer's 1. Pulse for Mac also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 months). MetricViewer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. MetricViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulse for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MetricViewer ships an update every 5 months, Pulse for Mac daily. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
MetricViewer versus Pulse for Mac: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMetricViewerPulse for Mac
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size56 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAgustin LopezInGyu Rho

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MetricViewer

One-time1
  • PRO Version (Lifetime)$9.99
None

Pulse for Mac

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MetricViewer free?
MetricViewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pulse for Mac free?
Pulse for Mac is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MetricViewer or Pulse for Mac have ads?
Neither MetricViewer nor Pulse for Mac shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MetricViewer or Pulse for Mac?
MetricViewer ships an update every 5 months, and Pulse for Mac daily. Most recently, MetricViewer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Pulse for Mac on September 17, 2026.

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