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.
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NotchBar Alternatives
NotchBar is described as 'Don't hide the notch - use it. Transforms the MacBook notch into a tactile, hover-to-expand system hub for media controls and clipboard / system stats shortcuts. Ad-free and lightweight' and is an app in the system & hardware category. There are more than 10 alternatives to NotchBar for Mac, Web-based and iPhone. The best NotchBar alternative is NotchNook. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try DropNotch or The Boring Notch. Other great apps like NotchBar are Alcove, NotchFlow, Tuneful and Dockside.
Alternatives list
23 NotchNook alternatives
20 Alcove alternativesBring 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.
16 NotchFlow alternativesNotchFlow turns your Mac’s notch into an interactive Dynamic Island designed to keep you in flow. With a built-in Pomodoro timer, curated focus music, and subtle visual cues, you can stay productive without distractions.
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34 Tuneful alternativesTuneful lets you control Spotify or Apple Music effortlessly on your Mac, designed from the ground up to feel like a native part of macOS—from UI and animations to performance. Running in the background, Tuneful uses minimal system resources.
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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.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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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 into your MacBook notch area.
21 The Boring Notch alternativesWelcome 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.
20 QuakeNotch alternativesFull terminal functionality slides down from the MacBook notch for command execution, system management, and scripting, alongside music visualization with oscillator animation, Apple Music support, smooth transitions, custom themes, personalized workflows, and shortcuts.
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148 Unclutter alternativesEfficient 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.
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19 MediaMate alternativesNew, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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"It’s a really useful app that I think I’ll be using a lot, especially now that I’m on a lot more video calls…" — Jay Peters, The Verge
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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20 DynamicLake Pro alternativesDynamicLake: Effortlessly control essential system functions such as volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with a simple and intuitive interface.
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