Download AppHalt for macOS

Download AppHalt to speed up a slow Mac in one click.

AppHalt is a lightweight macOS menu bar app that pauses CPU-heavy background apps so your Mac feels fast, quiet and cool again. Start free, upgrade only if you need more power.

⬇ Download AppHalt Free Get AppHalt Pro – €7.99
🧩 macOS 11 Big Sur → latest  Apple silicon & Intel 🔒 One-time purchase, no subscription

Pick the AppHalt plan that fits your Mac

AppHalt Free is ideal when your Mac only slows down occasionally. AppHalt Pro is perfect if you keep many apps and tabs open all day and want maximum speed, all the time.

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AppHalt Free

€0 forever
  • Pause up to 2 apps at the same time
  • See real-time CPU usage for each app
  • Reduce fan noise, heat and random slowdowns
  • No account, no email, no credit card
⬇ Download Free

Ideal if your Mac is only slow occasionally and you want a simple, safe way to speed up a slow Mac.

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AppHalt Pro

€7.99 one-time payment
  • Pause unlimited apps in one click
  • Unlock Smart Sleep Mode automation
  • Best performance for heavy, all-day workloads
  • Lifetime license — no subscription
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Perfect if you edit video, design in Figma, develop software or keep dozens of tabs open — and want your Mac to stay fast.

Install AppHalt in three simple steps

It takes less than a minute to install AppHalt and make a slow Mac fast again.

1) ⬇️ Download AppHalt

Click “Download AppHalt Free” to get the DMG file, then open it from your Downloads folder.

2) 📁 Move it to Applications

Drag AppHalt into your Applications folder. Open it like any other Mac app and grant the requested permissions.

3) ⏯️ Pause apps from the menu bar

Click the AppHalt icon, pause the apps you don't need right now and feel how quickly a slow Mac becomes fast again.

Frequently asked questions

A few quick answers before you download AppHalt to speed up a slow Mac.

No. AppHalt Pro is a one-time purchase with lifetime access. No subscription, no renewal, no recurring fee.

Yes. AppHalt runs on macOS 11 Big Sur and newer, and works on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Yes. Pausing background apps reduces CPU and energy usage, helping your MacBook battery last longer.

Completely. AppHalt does not delete files or modify system settings. Apps resume exactly where you left them.

If you need help, email contact@apphalt.app. Pro users can also request a refund.

Download AppHalt and feel the difference on your Mac.

If your Mac feels slow or hot, download AppHalt, pause a few heavy apps and see how much faster it becomes.

⬇ Download AppHalt Free Get AppHalt Pro – €7.99