a menu-bar companion Β· on-device

It frets, so you don't have to.

An anxious little creature that lives in your menu bar and keeps half an eye on your Mac, only piping up when it actually matters β€” with escalating drama, and the occasional πŸŽ‰. Not a dashboard. A pet.

Download Fret 3.6 MB Β· notarized
macOS 13+ Β· Apple Silicon
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The Fret mascot, a worried little creature
πŸ”’Fully on-deviceNothing leaves your Mac. No account, no telemetry, no cloud.
βœ…Notarized by AppleSigned Developer ID. Opens with a double-click.
πŸͺΆFeatherweightA 3.6 MB app that sits quietly in your menu bar.
πŸ†“FreeAdopt it, keep it. No strings, no subscription.
What it frets about

Five vitals. One worried friend.

Fret keeps an eye on the things that actually ruin your afternoon β€” and tells you about them in plain, panicked English.

Pick its attitude

Turn the sass dial.

Same warning, four temperaments β€” from buttoned-up to fully unhinged. Set it once; Fret stays in character.

Snacky
DryChillSnackyUnhinged
Fret Β· Disk Β· now

Adopt Fret.

A small creature that worries about your Mac so you can get on with your day.

Download Fret 3.6 MB Β· notarized by Apple Β· macOS 13+ Β· Apple Silicon