Monitor Flows vs Widgetter

Monitor Flows provides customizable desktop widgets that stay visible while users switch between apps. Its library has more than 50 widgets across nine categories, with examples including weather forecasts, terminal emulators, color pickers, and 3D globes. A drag-and-drop editor arranges and resizes widgets, while settings adjust opacity, blur, accent colors, themes, and backgrounds. Video can keep playing, radio can keep streaming, and web pages can stay loaded as users switch pages. The listed integrations include Spotify, Google Assistant, Philips Hue, Discord, YouTube, GitHub, Twitch, Steam, Slack, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, WLED, and OpenWeather. The app supports Windows 10 and 11, including Home and Pro editions; macOS and Linux support are being explored for the 2026 roadmap. Free includes 15 core widgets, three pages, and five themes, with no time limit or credit card. Pro costs $3 a month; Max costs $49 a year. The FAQ says credentials and configurations are stored locally and that the product collects no telemetry, usage analytics, or personal information.

Widgetter is a Mac desktop app for arranging widgets and customizing wallpaper. It puts system information and common controls on the desktop, with options to position widgets, keep them above other windows, and adjust their size, color, and font. System-monitoring widgets cover CPU, memory, battery, storage, cooling fan speed, internet speed, and downloaded file volume. Other options include calendar, weather, music, photos, tasks and reminders, currency and cryptocurrency quotes, and date and time. The music widget can work with Apple Music or Spotify when the music app is open and Widgetter has permission to access music. The app also offers 4K and 5K wallpapers and desktop skins. It is Mac-only and requires macOS 13.0 or later. A basic version starts working after installation, and in-app purchases are offered. Prices listed are free, $4.99 a month, $39.99 a year, and $59.99, paid once. Subscription use is not permitted on multiple devices. The developer reports that analytics may collect device ID, product interaction, and crash data not linked to the user; Apple says it has not verified those practices.