RenderFocus
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RenderFocus operates at the lowest levels of the Darwin kernel. To ensure stability across all Apple Silicon architectures, access is currently limited.

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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY (BETA SOFTWARE)

RenderFocus Beta v1.0 is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, express or implied. By downloading and installing this software, you acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

1. RenderFocus interacts with the Darwin kernel's thread scheduling subsystem via taskpolicy(2) and XPC privileged helper daemons. These operations modify CPU core affinity at the system level.

2. While RenderFocus is designed to be safe and reversible, the developer (Celal Başaran) assumes no liability for any data loss, hardware damage, system instability, kernel panics, or performance degradation that may occur during use.

3. This beta software is intended for testing purposes only. You assume all risks associated with its installation and use on your Apple Silicon Mac.

4. You agree not to redistribute this beta build or share your invitation code with unauthorized parties.

5. By proceeding with the download, you confirm that you have read, understood, and accepted these terms in their entirety.

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Download RenderFocus v1.2.0 (.dmg)

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macOS 13.0+ · 3.7 MB

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Setup

Up and Running in 60 Seconds.

Download & Open

Download the .dmg file and drag RenderFocus into your Applications folder.

Authorize with Touch ID

On first launch, RenderFocus will request one-time biometric approval to install its secure XPC daemon via SMAppService.

Select Your Target App

Click the menu bar icon, choose the application you want to prioritize from the list.

Activate Focus

Hit the focus button. Background threads are instantly restricted to E-Cores. Your app now owns the P-Core cluster.

Package

What You Get.

Native Menu Bar App

Lightweight SwiftUI interface that lives in your menu bar. 5 power modes, live core visualizer, and fan control — always one click away.

Secure XPC Daemon

Root-level LaunchDaemon with privilege separation. Handles taskpolicy, SMC fan writes, E-Core Jail monitoring, and Beast Mode sweeps.

Fully Offline

Zero telemetry, zero analytics, zero network calls. 14-day trial with Keychain-based licensing. Everything runs locally on your machine.

Changelog

Release Notes

v1.2.0Latest

Mar 2026

Performance Guard — Proactive threat detection. Monitors Spotlight, Time Machine, iCloud sync, and other system processes. One-tap Throttle, Defer, or Dismiss actions with cooldown management
Smart Scheduler — Time-based automation rules. Schedule Beast Mode, Deep Freeze, or any optimization to activate on specific days and hours automatically
RAM Monitor — Real-time memory pressure visualization with Active, Wired, Compressed, and Free segments. Optional auto-purge when pressure exceeds threshold
Battery Impact — Battery health analyzer with cycle count, capacity tracking, charge status, and power source detection
Workspace Profiles — Save and restore complete optimization configurations. Built-in presets for Video Editing, Coding, 3D Rendering, and Music Production
Startup Manager — View and disable LaunchAgents directly from the app. Control which apps load at login without digging into system preferences
Dashboard — Unified overview with active mode badges, quick stats (throttled processes, threats blocked, temperature), and session timer
Guard Smart Learning — AI-powered pattern recognition that learns your usage habits and auto-applies threat responses over time
Settings Export/Import — Backup and restore all preferences, profiles, and configurations as a single file
Feedback Manager — Built-in feedback submission with diagnostic data for faster issue resolution

v1.0.0

Mar 2026

Focus Mode — 1-click P-Core isolation. Select your target app, hit focus, and all other processes are routed to E-Cores via taskpolicy -b
Auto-Focus — Foreground-aware automatic focus activation. Define your priority apps once, and focus follows your active window
Beast Mode (Auto-Trigger) — System-level P-Core monopolization. The daemon sweeps all GUI processes and throttles everything except your focus app, with 5-second cooldown
E-Core Jail — Persistent background app throttling. Lock resource-hungry apps to E-Cores permanently, surviving app restarts with 5-second daemon monitoring
Fan Control — SMC-based fan speed monitoring and manual override via IOKit. Built-in safety floor at 2500 RPM when CPU exceeds 85°C. Supports M1–M4 architectures
Live Core Monitor — Real-time per-core CPU usage via Mach host_processor_info API. Menu bar heatmap icon with color-coded P-Core and E-Core visualization
Secure XPC daemon with privilege-separated architecture. Hardened Runtime, Developer ID signed, Apple notarized
8-step guided onboarding wizard with inline daemon installation and live install log
14-day full trial + 30-day grace period. Offline Keychain-based licensing with anti-tamper protection

RenderFocus
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System Requirements

Up and Running in 60 Seconds.

Download & Open

Authorize with Touch ID

Select Your Target App

Activate Focus

What You Get.

Native Menu Bar App

Secure XPC Daemon

Fully Offline

Release Notes

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RenderFocusBeta Portal.

Beta Download Portal

Apply for Beta Access

You're on the list.

System Requirements

Up and Running in 60 Seconds.

Download & Open

Authorize with Touch ID

Select Your Target App

Activate Focus

What You Get.

Native Menu Bar App

Secure XPC Daemon

Fully Offline

Release Notes

Ready to Take Control?

RenderFocus
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