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24 alternatives to Notchkin
A notes app that lives in your MacBook'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.
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NotchNook▲338Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch
2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →
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Notchling▲133A little creature that lives in your MacBook notch
Aug 2026 · notchling.zopcloud.zop.dev · its alternatives →
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Tyke▲362Mac menu bar app that @torrez really needed to take notes
2017 · tyke.app · its alternatives →
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NotchPad▲105The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.
Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →
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Notchy▲101Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops
May 2026 · notchy.dev · its alternatives →
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CheatSheet▲982View Mac keyboard shortcuts in the current application
2015 · mediaatelier.com · its alternatives →
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Jot▲115Simplest notes app for the Mac Menu Bar the world has seen.
2020 · getjot.app · its alternatives →
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Notebook for Mac▲341The beautifully simple note-taking app from Zoho. Now on Mac
2017 · zoho.com · its alternatives →
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Jott▲76Capture quick written or voice notes from your Mac's notch
May 2026 · jott.harshachaganti.com · its alternatives →
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MacNotch▲199Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.
Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →
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TheBoringNotch▲205Open source Dynamic Island for your Mac's Notch
Oct 2025 · theboring.name · its alternatives →
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LinkNotch▲153Turn your MacBook Notch into a fast access bookmark bar.
Jan 2026 · trylinknotch.com · its alternatives →
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Notebag▲298A keyboard-focused note-taking app that gets out of your way
2020 · notebag.app · its alternatives →
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SideNotes▲311A beautiful note taking app with superpowers. It shows and hides on the side of your monitor to manage your notes distraction-free. Keep your notes organised, personalised and always at your fingertips. Markdown, tasks, pictures, colors, folders included.
2025 · apptorium.com · its alternatives →
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Turn your Mac notch into a native 6-in-1 command center
Apr 2026 · dynamicnotch.app · its alternatives →
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TinyKPI▲100Your business analytics directly in your notch
Sep 2026 · tinykpi.app · its alternatives →
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NotchNest AI▲99AI powered by Apple Intelligence now in your Notch
Apr 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Notchie▲301Hey 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 →
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NotchSpace▲82Turn your Mac notch into an intelligent active workspace
Jun 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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PopNotes▲96The notes app that lives in the menu bar of your Mac
2020 · serialcoder.dev · its alternatives →
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TopNotch▲271Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja
2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →
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Compilation and Claude progress bars in your mac's notch!
Jan 2026 · notchification.carrd.co · its alternatives →
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