DropNotch Alternatives

DropNotch is described as 'Turns the MacBook notch into a drop zone! Easily share files using AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more by simply dropping them into your MacBook notch area' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 10 alternatives to DropNotch for Mac. The best DropNotch alternative is NotchNook. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try MediaMate or The Boring Notch. Other great apps like DropNotch are Alcove, Dockside, Unclutter and Mew Notch.

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Turns the MacBook notch into a drop zone! Easily share files using AirDrop, Mail, Messages and more by simply dropping them...

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DropNotch alternatives page was last updated Mar 19, 2025
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  1. NotchNook icon

    NotchNook

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    A whole new way of using macos! NotchNook is a new Mac app that transforms your MacBook's notch into a dynamic, functional feature akin to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.

    17 NotchNook alternatives

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    • Mac
    NotchNook screenshot 1

    NotchNook Features

    1.  Calendar Integration
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  Widgets
    4.  Custom shortcuts
    5.  Remote music control

    NotchNook VS DropNotch

     

    • NotchNook is the most popular Mac alternative to DropNotch.

    • NotchNook is the most popular commercial alternative to DropNotch.

    • NotchNook is Paid and ProprietaryDropNotch is Free and Proprietary
  2. Alcove icon

    Alcove

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    Bring the Dynamic Island to Mac. Enjoy fluid transitions, instant notifications, live activities, swipe gestures, customizable HUDs, and Lock Screen presence, all in a blazing fast native app. Crafted exclusively for Mac with Swift for an enhanced user experience.

    14 Alcove alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Alcove screenshot 1

    Alcove Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Support for Gestures
    4.  Transitions Effects
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Now Playing
    7.  Live Push Notifications
    8.  Swift
    9.  Heads-Up Display

    Alcove VS DropNotch

     
  4. Dockside icon

    Dockside

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    Dockside is your friendly file shelf next to the macOS Dock, where you can drag and drop files, folders, apps, images, videos, and text for quick access or later use.

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    • Mac
    Dockside screenshot 1

    Dockside Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Screenshot OCR
    4.  Dock
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Extract text from image
    7.  Remove metadata

    Dockside VS DropNotch

     
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    Efficient desktop app for organizing notes, files, and clipboard clips. Access by pointing and scrolling down. Instantly configurable, supports Dropbox sync, multi-display setups, and Retina displays. Includes draggable cards and...

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    Unclutter

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    Efficient desktop app for organizing notes, files, and clipboard clips. Access by pointing and scrolling down. Instantly configurable, supports Dropbox sync, multi-display setups, and Retina displays. Includes draggable cards and clipboard history tracking.

    125 Unclutter alternatives

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    Country of Origin

    • UA flagUkraine

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Unclutter screenshot 1

    Unclutter Features

    1.  Built-in Note Taker
    2.  Dashboard
    3.  Visual Organization
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  File Storage
    6.  Clipboard monitoring

    Unclutter VS DropNotch

     
  7. MediaMate icon

    MediaMate

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    New, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro.

    13 MediaMate alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MediaMate screenshot 1

    MediaMate Features

    1.  Remote media control
    2.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

    MediaMate VS DropNotch

     

    • MediaMate is the most popular free alternative to DropNotch.

    • MediaMate is Freemium and ProprietaryDropNotch is Free and Proprietary
  8. The Boring Notch icon

    The Boring Notch

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    Welcome to Boring.Notch, the coolest way to make your MacBook's notch the star of the show! Forget about those boring status bars—our notch turns into a dynamic music control center, complete with a snazzy visualizer and all the music controls you need.

    15 The Boring Notch alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    The Boring Notch screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Ad-free

    The Boring Notch VS DropNotch

     

    • The Boring Notch is the most popular Open Source alternative to DropNotch.

    • The Boring Notch is Free and Open SourceDropNotch is Free and Proprietary
  10. Mew Notch icon

    Mew Notch

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    Make the Notches on newer Macs Useful!.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Mew Notch Settings

    Mew Notch VS DropNotch

     
  11. DynamicLake Pro icon

    DynamicLake Pro

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    DynamicLake: Effortlessly control essential system functions such as volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with a simple and intuitive interface.

    13 DynamicLake Pro alternatives

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    • Mac
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    DynamicLake Pro Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Notifications
    4.  Widgets
    5.  Sits in the MenuBar

    DynamicLake Pro VS DropNotch

     
  12. Notch Pro icon

    Notch Pro

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    Are you missing out on the new Notch Mac lifestyle? Not anymore! Notch Pro will make your Mac cool.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Notch Pro screenshot 1

    Notch Pro Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    Notch Pro VS DropNotch

     
  13. MagicNotch icon

    MagicNotch

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    Place shortcuts alongside the Mac Notch.

    14 MagicNotch alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    MagicNotch screenshot 1

    MagicNotch Features

    1.  Sits in the MenuBar

    MagicNotch VS DropNotch

     
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