System Monitoring
iStat Menus Review
System monitor for your menu bar
A veteran menu bar system monitor covering CPU, memory, disks, network — and, somewhere in there, your battery.
iStat Menus is the veteran Mac system monitor from Bjango. It crams CPU, GPU, memory, network, disk, sensors and battery graphs into a dense, highly customisable menu bar layout — the go-to tool for sysadmins, video editors, and anyone who wants every system metric live at a glance. Battery is one module among many, so if you mostly want focused battery features — notch alerts, charge limiting, device tracking — you'll likely use iStat Menus alongside a dedicated battery app rather than in place of one.
What iStat Menus does well
- Covers CPU, GPU, memory, network, disks, temperatures, fans
- Highly customisable menu bar layout
- Long-running with a strong developer reputation
- Great for sysadmins and performance-focused users
Where it falls short
- Battery is a side feature, not the main act
- No custom battery alerts, no charge limit, no notch alerts
- Menu bar layout can get cluttered fast
- Paid license per major version
Pricing
$11.99 one-time (1 license)
Family packs available; paid major upgrades
Who it's for
Power users who want CPU, GPU and network graphs in their menu bar and happen to also see battery.
The modern alternative
Try Juicy instead.
iStat Menus is a kitchen-sink system monitor. Juicy is a focused battery app — same menu bar real estate, fully designed around the one thing people actually look at.
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What you get with Juicy
Juicy is everything a Mac battery app should be.
Beautiful battery alerts
Notifications you can't miss
Set up custom alerts on your MacBook battery at 3%, 5%, 10%, 20%, or any level you choose. Beautiful native-like notification pills that feel at home on macOS. Juicy even makes your screen glow to grab your attention.
Battery health tracking
Monitor health from your menu bar
See real-time health percentage, cycle count, temperature warnings, and get Apple service recommendations — all in one glance.
Themeable menu bar icons
Compact iPhone-style battery display
Sleek iPhone-style battery icon with % inside — compact, uses smart colors, and saves space in your menu bar over the default battery icon display.
Know every stage of your battery lifecycle
Custom alerts with sounds for all events
Get notified when charged above 80%, when unplugged, or when charger plugged in. Set custom sounds for each event and stay informed about every battery state change to protect lifespan.
Keep track of all your devices
Every device battery, one glance
AirPods, iPhone, iPad, Magic Mouse, Keyboard, Trackpad, and your Mac — all ranked by battery level with color-coded bars. Get per-device low-battery and fully-charged alerts so nothing dies mid-call again.
Auto-dismiss notifications
Kill annoying macOS battery pop-ups
Those macOS battery pop-ups that interrupt you mid-flow? Gone. Juicy auto-dismisses them so you don't have to lift a finger. One less thing between you and your work.
Real users, real reviews
What people say about Juicy.
The battery alerts Apple should have made!
3 days in and Juicy has already saved me from my laptop dying while on a call. If that's not a win, I don't know what is!
Delightful app
Sometimes you should enjoy the little things in little... Like the beautiful notifications of this app!
This is why I like Mac OS
It can tell you that your battery is low as well as your battery health. This IS what I need for my Mac.
Purchased the app recently, GOOD STUFF to buy
The app has a very clean and well-thought-out design, and it works flawlessly. Compared to other Mac battery apps, it performs exceptionally well. I'm really impressed and looking forward to seeing even more functional and beautiful design updates in the future. I'm definitely sticking with it!
Great
Great app! Love it! Much better than the apple interface and love the screen glow effects.
Great app
I really like this app a lot. Cool remaindings, cool effects, so smooth and great colors. Love this.
Beautiful app, really useful
I swaped my standard Mac battery icon immediately with Juicy's one after installing the app. Love the craft and usefulness of the app
Awesome MUST have
Being able to set a full screen alert at 2% and 1% charge left has saved me from suddenly getting kicked out of Zooms and other calls before it's too late.
Great product!
It's such a simple and cool product! Already saved me a couple of times from getting and empty laptop!
Frequently asked
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