System Requirements

Check if your Mac is compatible with TopWindow and learn about the hardware requirements for optimal performance.

Quick Compatibility Check

macOS Version

macOS 13.0 (Ventura) or later required

Processor

Intel or Apple Silicon Mac

Storage

50 MB available space

Minimum Requirements

Operating SystemmacOS 13.0+
ProcessorIntel or Apple Silicon
Memory (RAM)4 GB
Storage50 MB
PermissionsAccessibility Access

Recommended for Best Performance

Operating SystemmacOS 14.0+
ProcessorApple Silicon (M1+)
Memory (RAM)8 GB or more
Storage100 MB free
DisplayRetina Display

macOS Version Compatibility

macOS 15 Sequoia

Latest version - fully supported

Supported

macOS 14 Sonoma

Fully supported

Supported

macOS 13 Ventura

Minimum required version

Supported

macOS 12 Monterey

Not supported - please upgrade

Not Supported

macOS 11 Big Sur

Not supported - please upgrade

Not Supported

macOS 10.15 Catalina

Not supported - please upgrade

Not Supported

Mac Model Compatibility

MacBook Air

MacBook Air (M3, 2024)Excellent
MacBook Air (M2, 2022)Excellent
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)Excellent
MacBook Air (Intel, 2018-2020)Good

MacBook Pro

MacBook Pro 14/16-inch (M3, 2023)Excellent
MacBook Pro 14/16-inch (M2, 2023)Excellent
MacBook Pro 14/16-inch (M1, 2021)Excellent
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)Excellent
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)Excellent
MacBook Pro (Intel, 2016-2020)Good

iMac

iMac 24-inch (M3, 2023)Excellent
iMac 24-inch (M1, 2021)Excellent
iMac 27-inch (Intel, 2019-2020)Good
iMac 21.5-inch (Intel, 2019)Good

Mac mini

Mac mini (M2, 2023)Excellent
Mac mini (M1, 2020)Excellent
Mac mini (Intel, 2018-2020)Good

Mac Studio

Mac Studio (M2, 2023)Excellent
Mac Studio (M1, 2022)Excellent

Mac Pro

Mac Pro (M2, 2023)Excellent
Mac Pro (Intel, 2019)Good

Performance Notes

Apple Silicon Macs (M1, M2, M3)

  • • Exceptional performance and energy efficiency
  • • Instant window pinning with minimal system impact
  • • Optimized for Apple's unified memory architecture
  • • Best overall experience with TopWindow

Intel Macs

  • • Full compatibility with all TopWindow features
  • • Slightly higher memory usage compared to Apple Silicon
  • • Works well on models from 2016 onwards
  • • May require more system resources for optimal performance

Required Permissions

TopWindow requires the following system permissions to function properly:

Accessibility Access

Required to detect active windows and apply always-on-top functionality. Granted in System Preferences → Privacy & Security → Accessibility.

Privacy Note: TopWindow only uses these permissions for its core functionality and does not collect, store, or transmit any personal data.

Need Help Checking Compatibility?

Not sure if your Mac meets the requirements? Our support team can help you determine compatibility and optimize TopWindow for your system.