Macs Fan Control
Macs Fan Control monitors fan speeds and temperature sensors on Macs, including third-party HDD and SSD sensors through S.M.A.R.T.
What Macs Fan Control is
Macs Fan Control monitors fan speeds and temperature sensors on Macs, including third-party HDD and SSD sensors through S.M.A.R.T. It works on Apple Silicon Macs as well as other Macs. On macOS, users can set a fixed RPM or base fan control on a temperature sensor, then save custom presets for quick switching. When the app quits, it returns fans to Auto, and a menu bar display can show fan speed and sensor temperature. A free download includes real-time fan and temperature monitoring, along with fan control and sensor-based monitoring on macOS. Pro licenses add custom fan presets, priority support, and future updates; the macOS and Windows option also supports fan control under Windows through Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs, including modern models with a T2 chip. Pro is a one-time purchase, with a per-PC license and volume discounts. EU listed prices include VAT, and companies with a VAT registration number can buy tax-free. Paddle.com handles online orders, customer service inquiries, and returns.
Good
- Monitors fan speeds and temperature sensors.
- Supports Apple Silicon Macs.
- Custom fan presets can be saved.
- Restores fans to Auto when the app quits.
- Free Mac download is available.
Watch out
- Windows fan control is limited to Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs.
- Pro license is per PC.
Who it suits
It suits Mac users who want to monitor temperatures and fan speeds or adjust fan control. The Windows Pro option is relevant to Intel-based Macs running Windows through Boot Camp.
Verdict
Macs Fan Control offers monitoring on Macs and adjustable fan control on macOS, with a free download available. Check the Pro license scope and unlisted price if you need custom presets or Boot Camp support.
Plans and prices
From Macs Fan Control's own pricing page, checked 23 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Real-time fan speed and temperature monitoring · Fan control and sensor-based monitoring on macOS |
| Pro License for macOS | — | Per-PC license; volume discounts apply for multiple computers. · Custom fan presets · Priority customer support · Future updates and improvements · one time purchase |
| Pro License for macOS & Windows | — | Supports fan control under Windows installed via Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs. · Custom fan presets · Priority customer support · Windows control through Boot Camp on Intel-based Macs · one time purchase |
The facts
Each one read from Macs Fan Control's own pages, with the date it was checked.
Where it runs
- Apple Silicon
- Works on all Macs, including Apple Silicon models.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Supported platforms
- Runs on macOS and Windows 10/8/7/Vista/XP installed via Boot Camp.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Windows T2 support
- Boot Camp support includes modern models equipped with the T2 chip.checked 28 Sep 2026
What it does
- Automatic restore
- When the app quits, it restores all fans to Auto.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Custom fan control
- Supports fixed RPM values or fan control based on a temperature sensor.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Fan presets
- Users can create and save custom fan presets for quick switching.checked 28 Sep 2026
- License scope
- The Pro License is per PC, with volume discounts for multiple computers.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Menu bar display
- The menu bar can display fan speed and sensor temperature.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Order reseller
- Online orders are conducted through Paddle.com, the Merchant of Record.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Returns handled
- Paddle.com handles customer service inquiries and returns.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Sensor monitoring
- Monitors fan speeds and temperature sensors, including third-party HDD/SSD via S.M.A.R.T.checked 28 Sep 2026
- VAT handling
- EU listed prices include VAT; companies can buy tax-free with a VAT registration number.checked 28 Sep 2026
The company
- Founded
- 2005checked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free download
- A free download is available for Macs.checked 28 Sep 2026
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 23 Sep 2026
- Pro billing
- The Pro version is sold as a one-time purchase with no subscription.checked 28 Sep 2026
