Frequently asked questions
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Any Mac running macOS 14.0 or later, on both Apple Silicon and Intel.
macOS only alerts you at 10% and 5%, shows no health history, no usage insights, and no desktop widgets. Battery Guard adds all of that — plus a configurable menu bar icon — with alerts you design yourself.
Every plan unlocks the same Pro features. Choose a monthly ($2.99) or yearly ($9.99) subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase ($14.99). All are handled by the App Store.
No. Battery Guard is a tiny native Swift app that samples in the background every 30–60 seconds. It uses a negligible amount of CPU and energy.
Yes — a 14-day trial with every feature unlocked, no account required. Subscribe or buy Lifetime whenever you're ready.
Purchases go through the App Store, so refunds are handled by Apple. Request one at reportaproblem.apple.com — we're happy to help point you in the right direction.
Never. Battery Guard has no network access at all — everything (health history, alerts, readings) is computed and stored on your Mac, and nothing is ever sent off your device.
Yes. Battery Guard ships small and medium desktop widgets that show charge, health, and time remaining, with a ring gauge or large percentage and an accent color you choose.
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macOS 14.0 or later · Apple Silicon & Intel