| Feature | iStat Menus | iStatistica Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Per-core usage, load average, top processes | Per-core usage, top processes, efficiency/p-cores | | GPU | Usage, memory, temperature (supported GPUs) | Usage, temperature | | RAM | Used, wired, compressed, swap | Used, cached, swap, pressure graph | | Disk Usage | Activity graphs, IOPS, capacity | Capacity, IOPS, SMART status | | Network | Up/Down speeds, public IP, bandwidth totals | Up/Down speeds, router IP, bandwidth totals | | Sensors | Temps, fans, voltages, power (battery health) | Temps, fans, power (battery cycles, health) | | Bluetooth | Battery levels of magic mouse/keyboard | Battery levels of connected devices |

For over a decade, (from Bjango) has been the gold standard. But a formidable competitor, iStatistica Pro (from Imagetasks), has emerged, offering a fresh take with a modern interface and powerful features.

| Aspect | iStat Menus | iStatistica Pro | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | $11.99 (Single) / $21.99 (Family) | $14.99 (One-time via MAS) | | Trial | 14-day fully functional | Free "Lite" version (no network/weather) | | Upgrade Policy | Major version (v5 to v6) requires new purchase roughly every 3-4 years. | Lifetime within Pro? Usually one-time purchase. | | Distribution | Direct (Bjango website) & Setapp | Mac App Store |