TopNotch Alternatives

TopNotch is described as 'Little macOS app that makes your menu bar black and hides the notch' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to TopNotch for Mac, Web-based and iPhone. The best TopNotch 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 TopNotch are Notch Remover, RemoveTheNotch.com, MagicNotch and Forehead.

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TopNotch alternatives are mainly Volume Control Tools but may also be Desktop Customization Tools. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of TopNotch.

TopNotch

Free • Proprietary

TopNotch is a little macOS app that makes your menu bar black and hides the notch.

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TopNotch alternatives page was last updated Sep 19, 2024

NotchNook
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.
11 NotchNook alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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NotchNook Features
1. Calendar Integration
2. Calendar View
3. Widgets
4. Custom shortcuts
5. Remote music control
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NotchNook VS TopNotch
Is NotchNook a good alternative to TopNotch?
- NotchNook is the most popular Mac alternative to TopNotch.
- NotchNook is the most popular commercial alternative to TopNotch.
- NotchNook is Paid and ProprietaryTopNotch is Free and Proprietary

MediaMate
New, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro.
10 MediaMate alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Open Source
Application type
- Volume Control Tool
Platforms
- Mac
MediaMate Features
Remote media control
Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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MediaMate VS TopNotch
Is MediaMate a good alternative to TopNotch?
- MediaMate is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to TopNotch.
- MediaMate is Freemium and Open SourceTopNotch is Free and Proprietary

The Boring Notch
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.
11 The Boring Notch alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Platforms
- Mac
The Boring Notch Features
Customizable
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The Boring Notch VS TopNotch
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Notch Remover
Notch Remover lets you remove the notch from the status bar! Notch Remover modifies your wallpaper to adjust for the notch. Check out some of the amazing results in the screenshots!
8 Notch Remover alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- iPhone
Notch Remover VS TopNotch
Is Notch Remover a good alternative to TopNotch?
- Notch Remover is the most popular iPhone alternative to TopNotch.
- Notch Remover is Paid and ProprietaryTopNotch is Free and Proprietary

RemoveTheNotch.com
Generate a wallpaper to hide the notch on your MacBook without having to download any applications to your computer.
5 RemoveTheNotch.com alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application type
- Desktop Customization Tool
Platforms
- Online
RemoveTheNotch.com Features
Customizable
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RemoveTheNotch.com VS TopNotch
Is RemoveTheNotch.com a good alternative to TopNotch?
- RemoveTheNotch.com is the most popular Web-based alternative to TopNotch.
- RemoveTheNotch.com is Free and ProprietaryTopNotch is also Free and Proprietary

MagicNotch
Place shortcuts alongside the Mac Notch.
11 MagicNotch alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
MagicNotch Features
Sits in the MenuBar
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MagicNotch VS TopNotch
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Forehead
Apple announced the new MacBook Pro yesterday, and I can't wait to receive mine next week. I saw some people complain about the notch (I like it but tastes differ), so I made a little utility that makes the menu bar black so the Notch fades away in the background.
8 Forehead alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Forehead Features
Sits in the MenuBar
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Forehead VS TopNotch
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Say No to Notch
Say No to Notch is an application that can fully disable the notch* that comes with MacBook Air with M2 (2022), MacBook Pro 14? and 16? with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors (2021).
8 Say No to Notch alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Say No to Notch Features
Dark Mode
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Say No to Notch VS TopNotch
Is Say No to Notch a good alternative to TopNotch?

DynamicLake Pro
DynamicLake: Effortlessly control essential system functions such as volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with a simple and intuitive interface.
11 DynamicLake Pro alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
DynamicLake Pro Features
Sits in the MenuBar
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DynamicLake Pro VS TopNotch
Is DynamicLake Pro a good alternative to TopNotch?

Notch Pro
Are you missing out on the new Notch Mac lifestyle? Not anymore! Notch Pro will make your Mac cool.
10 Notch Pro alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Notch Pro Features
Sits in the MenuBar
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Notch Pro VS TopNotch
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