MetricViewer vs Pulse for Mac
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
MetricViewer
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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 systemβs 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.
Pulse for Mac
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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
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MetricViewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pulse for Mac asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | MetricViewer | Pulse for Mac |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Daily β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 56 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Agustin Lopez | InGyu Rho |
In-app purchases
MetricViewer
- PRO Version (Lifetime)$9.99
Pulse for Mac
No in-app purchases
Questions
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