Pulse for Mac vs System Rx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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
System Rx
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System Rx is the professional-grade diagnostic tool designed for power users who need exact hardware transparency. Monitor your system's vitals across iOS, and iPadOS with precise hardware identification and real-time telemetry. Key Features: Precise Hardware Identity: Accurate identification of your device model, chip (including M4, A18 Pro, and A17 Pro), and technical specs. CPU & RAM Monitoring: Monitor processor load and memory footprint in real-time with technical-grade accuracy. System Thermal States: Keep an eye on your device's temperature and thermal throttling status. Storage & Battery: Detailed insights into SSD health, read/write rates, and battery cycles. Privacy First: No telemetry leaves your device. All data is processed locally.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Pulse for Mac at daily against System Rx's every 3 weeks. System Rx's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pulse for Mac ships an update daily, System Rx every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pulse for Mac | System Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, Mac β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | InGyu Rho | Mohamed Saud |
In-app purchases
Pulse for Mac
No in-app purchases
System Rx
No in-app purchases





