Does it work on all Apple Silicon Macs?

Fanless Airs have nothing to drive. On every other Apple Silicon Mac the app reports whether control acquired.

How is it distributed?

Direct download. Fan control needs system access the App Store sandbox forbids. Notarized DMG, updates in-app.

Where do I install it?

Install in /Applications. Fan control needs it there to set itself up. macOS 13.0+.

Windrose

v0.5.0

Fan control for Apple Silicon

Hardware limit

Apple Silicon Macs with fans, M1 through M5. First takeover on some machines takes a few seconds. If firmware will not hand over, Windrose says so.

Built for Macs under sustained load: local AI, long compiles, video exports. Live sensors in the menu bar, plus manual fan control when Auto is not enough.

Download Get Pro · $14.99

macOS 13.0+ · Apple Silicon · notarized

Windrose curve editor: 48°C → 1,700 RPM, fans linked, following CPU — Curve active: 48°C → 1,700 RPM, fans linked

Features

Temperature curves: Drag a temperature→RPM line; fans follow heat.
Restore to Auto: Fans return to macOS control on quit, sleep, or a crash.
Panic: A panic temperature opens them wide first, then Auto.

Pricing

Every control mode is free, curves included, with the fans linked. Pro adds saved presets and per-fan control.

Free

Live telemetry
Auto (macOS control)
Constant RPM
Full blast
Temperature→RPM curves, fans linked

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Pro

$14.99 one-time

Saved presets
Per-fan control
14-day Pro trial from first app open
Use on all your Macs

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FAQ

Does it work on all Apple Silicon Macs?: Fanless Airs have nothing to drive. On every other Apple Silicon Mac the app reports whether control acquired.
How is it distributed?: Direct download. Fan control needs system access the App Store sandbox forbids. Notarized DMG, updates in-app.
Where do I install it?: Install in /Applications. Fan control needs it there to set itself up. macOS 13.0+.

Windrose is built by Index9. Not affiliated with Macs Fan Control, TG Pro, or CrystalIdea. Independent implementation built from public research.

Run it free. Confirm control on your own Mac.

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