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Shoji vs SystemWatch

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Shoji compared with SystemWatch
DetailShoji logo ShojiSystemWatch logo SystemWatch
What it doesA privacy screen for your Mac that locks with one keystroke and unlocks with Touch ID Task manager and system monitor for Mac with fan control, temperature monitoring, storage cleanup, and AI assistant
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$14 one time. Includes 24 hours free trial, three Macs on one license key, and every future update. 30 days to change your mind, no questions. Website edition: $5.99 lifetime license (launch price for first 100 copies, then $14.99). Mac App Store edition: Free, or Pro at $5.99/month or $49.99/year.
Key features
  • Lock entire Mac display with one keystroke (⌘L)
  • Unlock with Touch ID or Mac password
  • Windows remain exactly as they were when locked
  • Works with multiple displays including new ones plugged in while locked
  • Hands off to macOS lock after custom time delay
  • No permissions required from macOS
  • Process management with pause, priority adjustment, and force quit
  • Temperature and sensor monitoring for all Mac components
  • Custom fan control with adjustable curves
  • AI Tune-Up that identifies and fixes performance issues
  • Storage cleanup with undo capability
  • Startup items management including deleted app leftovers
  • 30 days of system activity history
  • Power usage monitoring in watts per component
  • AI assistant with your own AI provider
  • Per-app network monitoring and dev server detection
What makes it different
  • Instant privacy that keeps windows exactly where you left them, unlike macOS lock screen
  • Survives Force Quit with automatic macOS lock activation
  • One-time purchase with no subscription
  • Plain language explanations of every process and what it does
  • One-click AI-powered optimization with full undo capability
  • Lifetime license with no subscription required for website edition
  • Works on both Apple silicon and Intel Macs
  • All history and data stays on your Mac for privacy
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)100
Citation Flow (Majestic)191
Referring domains (Majestic)101

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