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LucidBit
LucidBit is an independent macOS studio shipping a small lineup of native menu bar apps: Tesserac for spatial app switching, PeekFocus for presentation-ready screen modes, ActiveStat for live system telemetry, and GentleLimit for mindful screen time. Each app is sold once, runs locally on your Mac, and skips analytics and tracking entirely.
The studio builds around keyboard-first workflows and interfaces that stay out of the way until you need them. Apps live in the menu bar, ship as Apple Silicon-native arm64 builds, and target macOS 14 Sonoma or later. Every release is notarized by Apple and available from the Mac App Store or as a direct download with a 7-day trial.
LucidBit fits Mac power users who want focused utilities instead of bloated suites: presenters cleaning up a cluttered desktop before a call, developers watching CPU and memory without opening Activity Monitor, and anyone who wants screen time awareness without hard app blocks.
Four native macOS menu bar apps: Tesserac, PeekFocus, ActiveStat, and GentleLimit
One-time purchases from $4.99 with no subscriptions across the lineup
7-day free trial on every app before you buy
No analytics or tracking; all processing stays on your Mac
Apple Silicon native arm64 builds for macOS 14 Sonoma and later
Mac App Store listings plus direct DMG downloads, notarized by Apple
One-time pricing with a 7-day trial on every app and no subscriptions.
Strict on-device privacy with no analytics or tracking across the lineup.
Native Apple Silicon builds with Mac App Store and direct download options.
macOS only; no Windows, Linux, or iPhone versions of the apps.
Each utility is sold separately rather than as a single bundle.
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later, leaving older Macs unsupported.
What apps does LucidBit make?
LucidBit makes four macOS menu bar apps: Tesserac (spatial app switcher), PeekFocus (screen focus for presentations), ActiveStat (CPU, RAM, disk, and network monitoring), and GentleLimit (screen time tracking with floating widgets). All four are listed on lucidbit.app.
How much do LucidBit apps cost?
LucidBit sells each app as a one-time purchase: PeekFocus is $4.99, and Tesserac, ActiveStat, and GentleLimit are $6.99 each. Prices are listed on each app page on lucidbit.app and in the Mac App Store.
Do LucidBit apps require a subscription?
No. LucidBit apps are one-time purchases with lifetime access and future updates included. Each app also offers a 7-day free trial before purchase.
Does LucidBit collect user data?
No. LucidBit states that its apps do not collect analytics, tracking data, or personal information. Telemetry and screen time monitoring in ActiveStat and GentleLimit run entirely on-device.
What macOS version do LucidBit apps require?
LucidBit apps require macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. They ship as native arm64 builds optimized for Apple Silicon Macs, with supported Intel Mac compatibility noted on individual app pages.
Can I try LucidBit apps before buying?
Yes. Every LucidBit app includes a 7-day free trial. You can download a DMG directly from lucidbit.app or install from the Mac App Store before paying the one-time purchase price.