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24 alternatives to Notch Simulator

Pretend you have the latest MacBook Pro

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Notch Simulator launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
TopNotch▲271
Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja
2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →
2
MacBook Pro▲855
The new MacBook Pro with TouchBar and more
2016 · apple.com · its alternatives →
3
Ditch▲92
App cleaner that lives in your MacBook’s notch
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
4
The New Mac Mini▲97
The latest Mac Mini, now with the M2 pro chip
2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →
5
TouchFart▲204
Fart app for the new Macbook Pro's Touch Bar
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
6
Notchtastic▲128
A camera notch for every Mac
2021 · notchtastic.app · its alternatives →
7
NotchPad▲105
The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.
Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →
8
The New MacBook Pro▲88
Next generation Macbooks with the new M2 pro chips
2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →
9
MacNotch▲199
Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.
Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →
10
The New Macbook Pro▲185
A new Macbook Pro with the M1 chip
2020 · apple.com · its alternatives →
11
Notched Up▲68
MacOS notch simulator with templates for MacBook Pros
2021 · ohanaware.com · its alternatives →
12
NotchPrompt▲137
The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.
Feb 2026 · notch.aliarain.com · its alternatives →
13
Itchy▲90
Free macOS notch app with 12+ modules & custom SDK
Mar 2026 · kuulto.app · its alternatives →
14
M1 MacBook Pro▲233
With the M1 Pro or M1 Max chip
2021 · apple.com · its alternatives →
15
Forehead▲157
Hide the notch and round all corners on the new MacBook Pro
2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
16
Touch Bar Space Fight▲128
A simple, fun game for the MacBook Pro's Touch Bar
2016 · github.com · its alternatives →
17
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 →
18
Touch Bar Preview▲100
A small app to display your designs on the Touch Bar.
2017 · touchbar.github.io · its alternatives →
19
Kickfolder▲78
Turn your Mac's top edge into a hidden command center
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
20
Chromebook Pixel▲81
Google's answer to the new Macbook
2015 · store.google.com · its alternatives →
21
Notchling▲133
A little creature that lives in your MacBook notch
Aug 2026 · notchling.zopcloud.zop.dev · its alternatives →
22
Peek▲96
The keyboard-first productivity tool for Mac that keeps critical info one keystroke away. Monitor dashboards, feeds, and tools without breaking your flow.
Dec 2025 · justpeek.app · its alternatives →
23
Notchification▲98
Compilation and Claude progress bars in your mac's notch!
Jan 2026 · notchification.carrd.co · its alternatives →
24
Notchy▲101
Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops
May 2026 · notchy.dev · its alternatives →

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