# Amphetamine for Mac

> Keep your Mac awake, on your terms.

Amphetamine stops sleep for a duration, while an app runs, while a download finishes and more. Powerful triggers, free forever.

## Facts

- Price: Free
- Developer: William Gustafson
- Category: Utilities
- Website: https://apps.apple.com/app/amphetamine/id937984704
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/amphetamine/id937984704
- Requires: macOS 10.13 or later
- App Store version: 5.3.2
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/amphetamine/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 937984704
```

## Questions

### Is Amphetamine free?

Yes. Amphetamine is free to download and use.

### Where can I download Amphetamine for Mac?

Download Amphetamine from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (apps.apple.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Amphetamine from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 937984704`.

### Which macOS version does Amphetamine need?

The Mac App Store version of Amphetamine requires macOS 10.13 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Amphetamine?

Other utilities apps for Mac worth a look are Bartender 6 (one-time purchase), Ice (open source), iStat Menus (one-time purchase) and BrowserBar (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Utilities

- [Bartender 6](https://macworthy.com/apps/bartender-6/): Organize and hide menu bar icons. (One-time purchase)
- [Ice](https://macworthy.com/apps/ice/): A powerful, free menu bar manager. (Open source)
- [iStat Menus](https://macworthy.com/apps/istat-menus/): Your Mac's vital signs, in the menu bar. (One-time purchase)
- [BrowserBar](https://macworthy.com/apps/browserbar/): Change the default browser from the menu bar, no prompt. (One-time purchase)
- [Klack](https://macworthy.com/apps/klack/): Mechanical keyboard sounds for every keystroke. (One-time purchase)
- [MacTools](https://macworthy.com/apps/mactools/): A bundle of system controls in one menu bar item. (Open source)
- [Stats](https://macworthy.com/apps/stats/): Free system monitor for the menu bar. (Open source)
- [Keka](https://macworthy.com/apps/keka/): The macOS file archiver. (Open source)

## Collections

- [New Mac essentials](https://macworthy.com/collections/new-mac-essentials/)
- [Menu bar masters](https://macworthy.com/collections/menu-bar-masters/)

Tags: sleep, menu bar