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Notchy
Dynamic Island for your Mac
- 0community votes
- 25DR by Ahrefs no change since last check
Ahrefs Domain Rating listed 10 Nov 2026, relisted 10 Nov 2026.
Native macOS app that turns the MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island with music controls, clipboard history, AI usage tracking, and system utilities.
What it is
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Notchy is a native macOS app that transforms the MacBook notch into a functional Dynamic Island. It integrates music controls with album art and playback speed, clipboard history with OCR search and screenshot capture, AI usage tracking for Claude and Copilot, a command palette for quick navigation, window snapping with Rectangle-style tiling, and system utilities like Face Unlock, sound mixer, and battery monitoring. All 78 features are built natively in SwiftUI with minimal CPU usage and no subscriptions.
Listed capabilities
- Face Unlock - Look at Mac to unlock with on-device Vision and liveness check
- Now Playing - Music controls with album art, scrubbing, shuffle and repeat from collapsed island
- AI Usage Tracker - Track Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and Copilot rate limits and tokens
- Clipboard History with OCR - Search past copies including text recognized from images
- Window Snapping - Rectangle-style tiling with notch as drop target
- Command Palette - Press ⌃⌥K to jump to tabs, toggle features, or run Shortcuts
- Pomodoro Timer - Focus sessions with streaks and 7-day chart
- System HUDs - Volume, brightness, and caffeine toggles animate from notch
- App Launcher - Pin and open apps directly from notch
- File Shelf - Drag files to stash and retrieve them later
Pricing
Pricing model: Paid
$24.99 once for one Mac (plus applicable tax), lifetime license with all updates included. 7-day free trial, no card required.
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Notchy metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating | 25 no change since last check |
| Trust Flow | 4 no change since last check |
| Citation Flow | 30 no change since last check |
| Referring domains | 76 no change since last check |
| External backlinks | 189 no change since last check |
Ahrefs Domain Rating listed 10 Nov 2026, relisted 10 Nov 2026. Listed under topic: Business (4). Majestic listed 10 Nov 2026, relisted 10 Nov 2026. Link data listed by Majestic. Trust Flow, Citation Flow and Topical Trust Flow are trademarks of Majestic-12 Ltd.
Notchy domain listing data
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| Domain age | 5 months |
|---|---|
| Registered | |
| Expires | |
| Registrar | Porkbun LLC |
| DNSSEC | Not signed |
Notchy launch receipt entry
| Measure | At launch, then latest |
|---|---|
| Domain Rating (Ahrefs) | 25 first measured 10 Nov 2026 |
| Trust Flow (Majestic) | 4 first measured 10 Nov 2026 |
| Referring domains (Majestic) | 76 first measured 10 Nov 2026 |
Day 0 since launch. Next receipt: day 30, 10 Dec 2026. We show what changed, not what caused it: many things affect these numbers. Nothing here is estimated.
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Quick answers
How much does Notchy cost?
$24.99 once for one Mac (plus applicable tax), which gives you a lifetime license with all updates included. There is no subscription or tiers. Every feature is free to try for 7 days with no card required.
Can I use Notchy on multiple Macs?
A single license activates Notchy on one Mac. Each additional Mac requires its own license. When moving to a new Mac, enter your key and choose Move to This Mac.
Which Macs are supported?
Notchy works on macOS 13 Ventura or later. It works on MacBooks with a notch and on notchless displays as a floating pill.
How does Notchy compare to other notch apps?
NotchNook costs $15 and Alcove $14.99; Notchy is $24.99 one-time with no tiers after a 7-day free trial. Boring Notch is free and open source but requires macOS 14. Notchy runs on macOS 13 and includes Face Unlock, native SwiftUI, and low CPU usage.
Is Notchy available on Homebrew?
Yes. Notchy ships through a personal Homebrew tap. Run brew install --cask vishvavariya/notchy/notchy to install, and it updates automatically through Sparkle.
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