Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Itchy

Free macOS notch app with 12+ modules & custom SDK

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

1
MacNotch▲199
Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.
Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →
2
NotchNook▲338
Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch
2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →
3
TopNotch▲271
Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja
2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →
4
Notchy▲101
Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops
May 2026 · notchy.dev · its alternatives →
5
Perch▲154
Dynamic Island for Mac Notch
Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
TheBoringNotch▲205
Open source Dynamic Island for your Mac's Notch
Oct 2025 · theboring.name · its alternatives →
7
LinkNotch▲153
Turn your MacBook Notch into a fast access bookmark bar.
Jan 2026 · trylinknotch.com · its alternatives →
8
NotchFlow▲167
Pomodoro and music controls in your notch
2025 · notchflow.app · its alternatives →
9
NotchPop▲110
The Dynamic Island your MacBook notch was missing
27d ago · notchpop.com · its alternatives →
10
Notchkin▲136
A notes app that lives in your MacBook's notch.
Jun 2026 · notchkin.app · its alternatives →
11
NotchDrop▲109
A Dynamic Island experience for your Mac notch
Jan 2026 · notchdrop.com · its alternatives →
12
Dynamic Notch 2.0▲68
Turn your Mac notch into a native 6-in-1 command center
Apr 2026 · dynamicnotch.app · its alternatives →
13
Ditch▲92
App cleaner that lives in your MacBook’s notch
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
14
Crest▲141
Three native Mac apps that talk to each other instead of the cloud. Take records the screen, Minutes writes the meeting notes on device, Crest runs them both from the notch. Pay once, $49.99 for all three or $19.99 to $29.99 each, and nothing you record leaves your Mac.
Jun 2026 · crestnotch.app · its alternatives →
15
Aurora Notch▲91
A private notch workspace for every Mac
Jun 2026 · auroranotch.com · its alternatives →
16
FocusNotch▲88
Transform your productivity
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
NotchSpace▲82
Turn your Mac notch into an intelligent active workspace
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
Chunk▲298
Hi HN Dudley here, tech lead on Chunk. Chunk is a macOS menu bar app for time-blocking. It opens with Cmd + / and slides down over whatever you're doing - including fullscreen apps. There's also a live countdown in the tray for the current block. Click-and-drag to create blocks, day/week views, Google/Outlook/Apple Calendar sync, Apple Reminders integration, and a Todo mode where tasks can be dragged onto the timeline. Templates and Routines let you build an ideal day once and auto-apply it on chosen weekdays. There's a local MCP server, so you can ask Claude Desktop to…
2025 · chunkapp.net · its alternatives →
19
Notchling▲133
A little creature that lives in your MacBook notch
Aug 2026 · notchling.zopcloud.zop.dev · its alternatives →
20
Chimlo▲61
Track Codex and Claude Code and respond from your Notch
Jul 2026 · kraten.github.io · its alternatives →
21
GlowIsland ▲70
Turn your Mac notch into an interactive utility ribbon.
May 2026 · ummugulsunn.github.io · its alternatives →
22
Notchtastic▲128
A camera notch for every Mac
2021 · notchtastic.app · its alternatives →
23
NotchPad▲105
The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.
Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →
24
TrackNotch▲98
LLM usage tracking that lives in your Mac's notch
May 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

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