Speed up a slow Mac by pausing the apps you donβt need.
AppHalt is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that pauses heavy background apps
so your Mac feels fast again - without deleting files or changing your habits.
Many Mac cleaners try to boost performance by deleting files or installing background tools.
AppHalt keeps things simple: it pauses the apps that slow your Mac.
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Instant performance boost
Pause the heaviest apps when you need power for a video call, Xcode build,
3D render or game. Your Mac feels faster in seconds.
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Always in your menu bar
AppHalt lives in the macOS menu bar, so you can pause or resume apps instantly β
without searching through windows or menus.
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No risky cleaning tricks
No hidden daemons, no file deletion, no system modification. Everything stays under your control.
How AppHalt fixes a slow Mac
AppHalt shows you which apps use CPU in real time and lets you pause them safely.
1) Detect CPU-heavy apps
See which apps slow your Mac down β without opening Activity Monitor.
2) Pause apps you donβt need now
Free CPU instantly. Paused apps stay ready in the background and can be resumed anytime.
3) Resume when you're ready
Resume apps exactly where you left off. Tabs, windows and documents remain intact.
Designed for both old and new Macs
Whether you use an older Intel iMac or a new Apple silicon MacBook,
AppHalt helps keep your Mac responsive.
Great for older Macs that struggle under load.
Keeps newer Macs smooth during heavy tasks.
Ideal when many apps and tabs stay open all day.
Built for real Mac users
AppHalt focuses on one thing: making your Mac feel fast again.
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βChrome and Slack used to slow my Mac. Now I pause them when editing videos.β
Jordan S. β Video editor
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βI keep Figma, Xcode and a browser open at the same time on my older iMac.β
Lisa K. β Product designer
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βI pause the apps I donβt need. No more overheating during Unreal Engine work.β
Lucas T. β Developer
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βI thought I needed a new Mac. AppHalt made everything feel smooth again.β
James B. β MacBook Air user
If your Mac feels slow or hot, try AppHalt.
Give your Mac a simple, safe speed boost.
Pause a few heavy apps and feel the difference immediately.
