SafeFanMonitor is a lightweight menu bar app that shows your Mac’s live temperatures and fan speeds at a glance. No configuration needed — install it and know exactly how your Mac is doing, all the time.
Features
- Live temperatures — CPU and GPU temperatures updated in real time, right in the menu bar
- Fan speed readout — see current RPM for every fan in your Mac
- Native and lightweight — a true native macOS app with minimal CPU and memory footprint
- Apple Silicon & Intel — supports M1 through M5 Apple Silicon and Intel T2 Macs
FAQ
Does SafeFanMonitor change my fan speeds? No. SafeFanMonitor is read-only by design — it observes sensor data and never touches system fan control.
Why is my Mac hot but the fans are quiet? macOS manages fans conservatively to keep noise down. SafeFanMonitor helps you see exactly what’s happening so you can decide if anything needs attention.
Where can I get support? Reach us any time via the contact page. Also see the privacy policy and terms of service.
More from the developer
We also make SafeFanControl, a native macOS utility for users who want to define their own fan behavior — with a multi-level safety design that always hands control back to macOS if anything goes wrong.