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AppHalt for Mac

Pause background Mac apps instantly and free up CPU for better performance.

$7.99
In English
Version 1.0.3

AppHalt overview

AppHalt is a lightweight macOS utility that helps you instantly pause CPU-hungry apps in the background. Instead of force-quitting apps, you can simply pause them and restore your Mac’s performance.

Whether you're editing video, recording audio, or just want a smoother experience, AppHalt lets you reclaim your Mac's power.

Free version allows pausing 2 apps at a time. The Pro version unlocks unlimited pauses.

What’s new in version 1.0.3

  • Improved UI performance
  • New CPU usage indicator
  • Fixed app refresh micro-freezes
  • Added preferences panel

AppHalt for Mac

$7.99
In English
Version 1.0.3
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AppHalt qualities

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Ease of use
5.0
Features
4.0
Reliability
5.0
Customer support
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LeMerlot
LeMerlot
May 10 2025
1.0.3
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May 10 2025
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Version: 1.0.3
AppHalt is precisely what I needed. It's easy to use and makes sense if you want to keep some CPU-intensive apps like Firefox open in the background but don't need them for a few minutes. We bought the Pro version immediately.
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