v0.7.3
May 18, 2026
Added
- Comprehensive internal performance and reliability tests
Fixed
- Dead processes now disappear from the list more quickly
Changed
- More efficient process monitoring engine — lower overall CPU usage
Release notes
Changelog
Track the product work behind OtterStat, from menu bar refinements to deeper macOS diagnostics.
v0.7.2
May 8, 2026
Added
- Configurable menu bar label size: Small (8pt), Medium (9pt), or Large (10pt)
- Notch overflow warning when enabled metrics may be hidden behind the MacBook camera notch
- Notch help section with tips for fixing hidden menu bar icons on notched MacBooks
Fixed
- Notch detection now works reliably on multi-monitor setups without depending on window focus
v0.7.1
March 21, 2026
Added
- Network Interface Selection: choose specific interface (WiFi, Ethernet, VPN, Tailscale) or Auto
- Fallback warning banner in Network popover when selected interface is disconnected
- Dual Network Bars: separate upload and download bars in bar display mode
- Feedback form in About tab for bug reports and feature requests
- What's New screen displayed once after each version upgrade
Changed
- About section redesign with author attribution and collapsed Diagnostics toggle
v0.7.0
March 19, 2026
Added
- CPU temperature monitoring via SMC/IOKit sensors (Apple Silicon and Intel)
- Historical data with SQLite-backed storage for all metrics
- Time range selectors (1h / 24h / 7d / 30d / All) in every popover
- Battery health trend with degradation rate and prediction via linear regression
- Battery Saver Mode: separate AC and battery polling intervals
- Multi-interface view in Network popover with per-interface local IP
- Reset button to clear all settings and restart the app
Fixed
- Quit confirmation no longer appears during system shutdown or restart
v0.6.5
March 19, 2026
Added
- 5 menu bar display modes: Text Only, Graph Only, Text + Graph, Bar, Graph + Label
- Bar orientation option: vertical or horizontal
- Display mode previews in Settings
- New onboarding step for display mode selection and GPU metrics
- Global trend charts toggle across all popovers
- Auto compact mode on MacBooks with notch
Fixed
- All display modes now work correctly on MacBooks with notch
Changed
- Settings redesigned into 5 tabs: General, Menu Bar, Monitoring, Updates, About
v0.6.2
February 25, 2026
Added
- CPU temperature display in CPU popover via SMC/IOKit
- Optional privileged helper daemon for accurate temperature on Apple Silicon
- One-click helper installation from within the app
Fixed
- Temperature helper install prompt not disappearing after successful installation
Changed
- Target efficiency metrics moved to dedicated Diagnostics section
v0.6.0
February 24, 2026
Added
- Battery Saver Mode: adaptive refresh rate when running on battery
- Core usage tooltips: hover over CPU core bars to see exact utilization
- Thermal State Alert: notification when CPU thermal state exceeds threshold
Fixed
- Quit confirmation no longer appears during system restart
Changed
- Comprehensive automated test suite covering all monitors
v0.5.0
December 30, 2025
Added
- GPU monitoring in menu bar with dedicated popover
- GPU metrics: real-time utilization, model name, temperature, and clock speed
- GPU usage history chart in popover
- GPU section in main popover view
v0.4.2
December 29, 2025
Added
- Auto network units: automatically switch between KB/s↔MB/s or Kbps↔Mbps
Fixed
- Quit dialog appearing behind popover window
v0.4.1
December 29, 2025
Fixed
- Automatic updates not triggering correctly
Changed
- Top Processes: optimized CPU/memory monitoring accuracy
- Process grouping: child processes grouped under parent apps
- Pricing update: Personal 49 PLN, Pro 79 PLN
v0.4.0
December 27, 2025
Added
- Threshold Alerts: notifications when CPU, Memory, or Disk exceeds configured thresholds
- Per-alert settings: enable/disable and adjust thresholds individually
- Smart cooldown: 5-minute cooldown prevents notification spam
- Top Processes in CPU and Memory popovers with app icons
v0.3.3
December 27, 2025
Added
- Onboarding steps for Launch at Login and Automatic Updates configuration
- Quit confirmation dialog when stopping system monitoring
v0.3.2
December 26, 2025
Added
- 6-step first-launch onboarding wizard for menu bar configuration
- Trial countdown timer and expiration UI
- Non-intrusive update notifications
Fixed
- Onboarding settings not syncing with menu bar
- Metrics selection view being cut off at bottom
- Chart colors not matching legend in CPU popover
v0.3.1
December 22, 2025
Added
- Battery charging bolt icon in compact mode
- Real-time battery monitoring with health, cycles, temperature, and voltage
Fixed
- Battery metrics unit conversions (temperature, capacity)
Changed
- Memory layout: percentages displayed below GB values
v0.3.0
December 20, 2025
Added
- Battery monitoring for MacBooks with detailed health info
- Battery level, charging status, health percentage, and cycle count
- Auto-enabled on MacBooks, hidden on desktops
Changed
- Enhanced popover views for all metrics
v0.2.0
December 18, 2025
Added
- Automatic updates via Sparkle framework
- Check for Updates button in Settings
- Two license plans: Personal and Pro
Fixed
- App no longer quits when clicking outside popover
v0.1.0
December 1, 2025
Added
- Initial release
- CPU monitoring with per-core breakdown (P-cores and E-cores on Apple Silicon)
- Memory monitoring with detailed breakdown (Active, Wired, Compressed, Cached)
- Disk monitoring with volume information and usage statistics
- Network monitoring with download/upload speeds and IP addresses
- Thermal level indicator (Normal, Warm, Hot, Critical)
- Compact mode for menu bar display
- Multiple refresh intervals (1s, 2s, 5s)
- Launch at login support
- 7-day free trial