Wake vs Lungo.
Wake and Lungo are both menu bar apps that keep a Mac from going to sleep. This page compares price, features and where each one runs.
| Feature | Wake | Lungo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9 once | $4.00 |
| Pay once | Yes | Yes |
| Menu bar timer | Yes | Yes |
| Display can sleep | Yes | Yes |
| Low-battery cut-off | Yes | PartlyOn unplugging |
| Automatic triggers | No | PartlyVia Shortcuts |
| Awake with lid closed | No | No |
| Scripting | No | Yes |
| Requires | macOS 14 or later | macOS 26 or later |
| Where you get it | awakeforever.app | Mac App Store, Setapp |
| Timer lengths | 15 minutes to 8 hours | Presets |
| Last updated | 1 November 2026 | 15 September 2026 |
Yes Yes Partly Partly No No
Price
Lungo costs $4.00 on the Mac App Store as a one-time purchase, and it is also included in Setapp, whose Mac plan is $14.99 a month plus tax. Older versions for macOS 10.13 to 15 are free from the maker’s website. Wake costs US$9 once, tax included, with every feature, all future updates and a licence for up to 3 Macs. Wake is free for 7 days with no card, and refunds are available within 30 days.
Where it runs
The current version of Lungo requires macOS 26.0 or later. Wake runs on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Lungo’s maker offers older versions free from the website, including 2.7.2 for macOS 15 and 2.6.0 for macOS 14, though those versions will not run on newer macOS versions.
Where Lungo is ahead
- Lungo costs $4.00 once, less than Wake.
- It supports Shortcuts actions, a URL scheme, a command-line tool and Raycast commands.
- It has a custom keyboard shortcut to activate and deactivate.
- It is available on the Mac App Store and through Setapp.
- It can deactivate automatically when the power adapter is disconnected.
Try Wake free for 7 days.
Then $9 once, for up to 3 of your Macs. No subscription and no account.
Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later, Apple silicon or Intel.
More comparisons
Sources
Checked against Lungo’s own website and documentation on 13 November 2026. If something here is out of date, tell us and we’ll correct it.
- Lungo on the Mac App Store (US)
- Lungo: Prevent your Mac from going to sleep (sindresorhus.com)
- Setapp pricing
Lungo is a trademark of its owner. Wake is not affiliated with it.