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24 alternatives to Jott

Capture quick written or voice notes from your Mac's notch

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

1. 1
   Notchkin▲136

   A notes app that lives in your MacBook's notch.

   Jun 2026 · notchkin.app · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Jot▲235

   The no-fuss way to take notes

   2018 · gogetjot.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Jot▲115

   Simplest notes app for the Mac Menu Bar the world has seen.

   2020 · getjot.app · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Jott▲152

   Fast, local, linked notes

   2020 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Perch▲154

   Dynamic Island for Mac Notch

   Nov 2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Notchie▲301

   Hey HN! 3-4 weeks ago I was trying to record a webinar for another side project. Screen recording, full screen presentation, talking through slides — should be simple. Except I kept forgetting what I wanted to say. And every time I glanced at my notes, it was obvious on camera. Worse — when recording full screen, there's nowhere to put notes without them being captured. Tried a few teleprompter apps. They either covered half my screen, scrolled at a fixed speed I couldn't match, or showed up in the recording. So I thought: I've been a full-stack dev for 20+ years. Never touched Swift or…

   Dec 2025 · notchie.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   MacNotch▲199

   Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.

   Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →

8. 8
   NotchNook▲338

   Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch

   2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →

9. 9
   NotchPad▲105

   The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.

   Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →

10. 10
    talat▲149

    Realtime meeting notes that don’t leave your Mac

    Mar 2026 · talat.app · its alternatives →

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    Jot▲73

    Simplified note taking

    2019 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Just Open & Type (JOT)▲345

    A fast journal app for those spontaneous thoughts and ideas

    2017 · jot.webflow.io · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Writer▲134

    Beautiful, fast, native notes app with Markdown

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    NotchDrop▲109

    A Dynamic Island experience for your Mac notch

    Jan 2026 · notchdrop.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Jottit for iPad▲62

    Create notes, to-do lists and complete upcoming tasks

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    TheBoringNotch▲205

    Open source Dynamic Island for your Mac's Notch

    Oct 2025 · theboring.name · its alternatives →

17. 17
    NotchPrompt▲137

    The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.

    Feb 2026 · notch.aliarain.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Jotbox▲85

    Send quick notes to your inbox from your iPhone

    2015 · its alternatives →

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    Jot: Rapid note management for the terminal, inspired by Obsidian▲146

    ⚡Rapid note management for the terminal. Contribute to shashwatah/jot development by creating an account on GitHub.

    2022 · github.com · its alternatives →

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    Jot▲100

    Jot is the fastest app for notes & sketches

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Neato▲160

    Instantly jot down a note in Notifications Center for iOS 8

    2014 · neato.marblzz.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    NotchPop▲110

    The Dynamic Island your MacBook notch was missing

    28d ago · notchpop.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Notchling▲133

    A little creature that lives in your MacBook notch

    Aug 2026 · notchling.zopcloud.zop.dev · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Nano Notes Pro▲82

    Send notes to your Apple Watch from Mac or PC

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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