More memory
Prioritize unified memory when sustained pressure is corroborated by compression or active swap behavior.
System Vitals Monitor
Native purchase guidance for macOSDiscover what your workload actually needs.
Record the work that makes your Mac struggle. Upgrade Advisor turns private, aggregate system evidence into a practical answer: prioritize memory, CPU/GPU capability, or storage; try a cheaper fix first; or keep the Mac you already have.
- Private on-device analysis
- No built-in AI
- No account
- No subscription
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Available in version 1.2: Upgrade Advisor is included in the current Mac App Store download.
Upgrade Advisor in version 1.2
See the upgrade decision take shape.
Record real work, mark the moments that feel slow, and receive a plain-language bottom line with the evidence and limitations still available when you want to inspect them.
One useful answer
Spend where your evidence points—or do not upgrade.
More CPU or GPU
Separate per-core, multicore, and graphics demand so you do not pay for the wrong kind of compute.
More storage
See when internal capacity or storage activity deserves attention before assuming compute is the problem.
A cheaper fix first
Try the supported fix and repeat the same workload before replacing a Mac that may still be right for you.
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If local hardware does not align with the slow moments, look at the app, network, or remote service instead.
Record real work
Capture the slow moment—not a random snapshot.
Choose a session length, work as you normally do, and mark a slowdown when you feel one. The app requires enough fresh coverage before it will make a responsible recommendation.
Memory evidence, not RAM guesswork
Memory pressure is interpreted with compression and active swap behavior; existing swap use alone never creates a memory recommendation.
The slow moments you felt
Mark a slowdown while it happens. Hardware findings must align with supported fresh signals around that moment.
Context that changes the answer
Coverage, thermal state, Low Power Mode, and AC or battery operation keep conclusions appropriately cautious.
An honest no-hardware result
When the evidence does not support an upgrade, the app says so instead of turning every session into a sales pitch.
Version 1.2 · Available now
Private report library
A clearer answer before you buy your next Mac.
Upgrade Advisor is available now in version 1.2. It turns supported aggregate signals from a workload you record into private keep, fix-first, upgrade-likely, or record-more-data guidance.
- Record a normal 30-minute, two-hour, eight-hour, or 24-hour work session.
- Mark the moments that actually feel slow, then keep working normally.
- Get a plain-language bottom line, spending priorities, and a controlled retest.
Version 1.2 · Available now
Current App Store release
Monitoring remains the proof behind the advice.
The current version includes Upgrade Advisor, the native live dashboard, compact monitoring, private 24-hour aggregate History, and user-started disk and network checks.
Choose widgets, use compact mode, and keep supported readings close while you work.
One Mac App Store purchase, with no subscription or account to maintain.
Private. Local. Honest.
A buying recommendation without sending your workload away.
Upgrade Advisor uses App Store-safe aggregate signals and tested deterministic rules on your Mac. It does not need process names, files, browsing activity, an account, or a remote AI service.
- No account or sign-in
- No built-in AI or cloud analysis
- No app analytics or tracking
- Aggregate reports stay on your Mac
Questions before buying
Know exactly what you are getting.
Is Upgrade Advisor available in the App Store now?
Yes. Upgrade Advisor is included in System Vitals Monitor 1.2, now available on the Mac App Store as part of the same one-time purchase.
How does Upgrade Advisor reach a recommendation?
You start a private session while doing the work you want to evaluate and mark any slow moments. The app compares supported aggregate CPU, GPU, memory, thermal, and storage signals over time, then gives a deterministic keep, fix-first, upgrade-likely, or record-more-data result with an honest confidence level.
Does it use AI or send my workload to a server?
No. The recommendation is produced locally by tested, deterministic rules. There is no built-in chatbot, account, cloud analysis, or analytics stream. You choose whether to export a privacy-bounded report.
Will it tell me which exact Mac to buy?
No. It tells you what the recorded evidence supports prioritizing—and what it does not justify paying extra for. Exact model advice still depends on your budget, available configurations, and future needs.
Can it prove that I do not need an upgrade?
It can show that the supported local hardware signals did not align with the slow moments you marked. In that case, it recommends checking application behavior, network latency, or remote services before spending money on a new Mac.
What can the current App Store version monitor?
Version 1.2 shows aggregate CPU, GPU, memory pressure, storage, network, power, battery, and Apple's public qualitative thermal state. It does not promise private sensor access or system-wide process inspection.
Is it a subscription?
No. System Vitals Monitor is a one-time Mac App Store purchase, with territory-specific pricing shown by Apple.
System Vitals Monitor
Make the next Mac decision with evidence.
One-time purchase. No subscription. Upgrade Advisor is included in version 1.2.Buy on the Mac App StoreApple shows pricing for your region.