Real-time Telemetry
CPU usage (%) and GPU temperature (°C) updated every second via a native C++ engine.
Free Features
Everything you need to monitor your system while gaming — no license required.
In-Game FPS Overlay
Uses Windows ETW (PresentMon) to display FPS when a known game is in the foreground.
Game Detection
Automatically detects 100+ popular games and shows the game name above metrics.
Always-on-Top
Overlay stays above fullscreen games and applications — never hidden.
Click-Through Mode
Overlay ignores mouse input so it never steals focus from your game.
Mini Mode
Compact 340×45 bar showing just FPS — toggle with double-click or tray menu.
Auto-Hide When Idle
Overlay fades out when you're not in a game — no clutter on the desktop.
Customizable
5 free themes, 4 font sizes, multi-monitor support, launch on startup.
Self-Contained
.NET 9 single-file build — no runtime installation required.
Premium — One-time Purchase
Unlock Premium Features
$4.99/lifetime
One-time purchase for the current major version. License key tied to your machine with 7-day offline grace period.
5 additional themes: Dark, Cold, Neon, Pastel, Space, Amethyst
1% & 0.1% Low FPS metrics for performance analysis
See It In Action
Lightware Monitor running over a game — real-time CPU, GPU temperature, FPS, and game name.
Built-in Themes
System Requirements
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11 |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Dependencies | None (self-contained .NET 9) |
| Admin Rights | Not required |
Installation
Download the latest release from GitHub.
Privacy & Support
No Data Collection
Runs entirely locally. No telemetry, no analytics, no network requests — except license activation via Paddle when a premium key is entered.
Open Source Transparency
Public releases and issue tracking on GitHub. Source code in a private repository for security.
Support
For issues or questions: GitHub Issues or email universalfactor.apps@outlook.com.