Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
AppControl
- 1Runs onWindows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Supported platformsWindows
- 4Service monitoringYes
- 5Process alertingYes
- 6History retention72 days
- 7Process controlsYes
- 8Activity logsYes
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: appcontrol.com
Overview
AppControl is ranked #12 of 35 in system information software on Specifiction. It runs on Windows. There is a free plan.
AppControl plans and pricing
All plansAppControl Free Free to download and use · No email or registration required · Optional premium features may be introduced in the future appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on system information software
- Free plan
- Yesappcontrol.com
- Supported platforms
- Windowsappcontrol.com
- Service monitoring
- Yesappcontrol.com
- Process alerting
- Yesappcontrol.com
- History retention
- 72 daysappcontrol.com
- Process controls
- Yesappcontrol.com
- Activity logs
- Yesappcontrol.com
Facts
- What it does
- AppControl is a free historical Task Manager for Windows that tracks system activity and app behavior over time.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- History
- It keeps approximately 72 hours of second-by-second activity, including CPU, GPU, memory, disk, temperature, and app events.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- App details
- It describes executables in plain language and shows publisher, signature, and elevated privilege information.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Privacy alerts
- It can alert users to webcam, microphone, or location access, new or unsigned apps, and silent updates.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- App controls
- Users can disable an app, block a publisher, and create custom rules to prevent software from returning.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- AI integration
- An optional MCP server connects compatible AI clients to AppControl data and is off by default; users must enable it and approve access to data types.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- MCP limits
- The MCP server exposes nine read-only tools and cannot modify rules or configuration.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Security and privacy
- AppControl says activity history is stored locally and optional suspicious-app analysis is disabled by default and requires user consent.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Supported Windows
- AppControl supports modern versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11 and requires administrator privileges to install.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Command line
- The included command-line tool runs in Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and shows live resource usage and process events.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Who it serves
- The maker describes it for Windows users including gamers, IT professionals, privacy-conscious users, and everyday users troubleshooting background activity.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Product limitation
- AppControl states that it is not an antivirus product and does not replace dedicated security tools.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Support
- Users can get help through the AppControl Forum, Discord, or contact page.appcontrol.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USAappcontrol.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- appcontrol.com/faq/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- appcontrol.com/mcp/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- appcontrol.com/privacy/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- appcontrol.com/contact/· checked 30 Sept 2026
- appcontrol.com· checked 28 Sept 2026