Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to NotchPet

A tiny friend on your 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
   Notchling▲133

   A little creature that lives in your MacBook notch

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

2. 2
   Mac Pet▲465

   A menu bar pet that wakes and sleeps as you work

   2024 · mac-pet.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   CozyPet▲70

   A tiny pixel pet that lives on your Mac desktop.

   2025 · cozypet.app.br · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Notchkin▲136

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

   Jun 2026 · notchkin.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Notch Pet▲8

   your tiny companion

   2024 · sergii.tatarenkov.name · its alternatives →

6. 6
   NotchPrompt▲137

   The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.

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

7. 7
   Buddi▲84

   Your Claude Code companion, living in the notch.

   Apr 2026 · buddi.trytalkvalue.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Ditch▲92

   App cleaner that lives in your MacBook’s notch

   Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   NotchNook▲338

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

   2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →

10. 10
    TinyKPI▲100

    Your business analytics directly in your notch

    Sep 2026 · tinykpi.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Notchy▲101

    Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops

    May 2026 · notchy.dev · its alternatives →

12. 12
    TheBoringNotch▲205

    Open source Dynamic Island for your Mac's Notch

    Oct 2025 · theboring.name · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Kishi Notch▲70

    Your MacBook notch, brought to life

    16d ago · kishinotch.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    NotchPad▲105

    The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.

    Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →

15. 15
    NotchPop▲110

    The Dynamic Island your MacBook notch was missing

    28d ago · notchpop.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Perch▲154

    Dynamic Island for Mac Notch

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

17. 17
    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 →

18. 18
    MacNotch▲199

    Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.

    Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →

19. 19
    LinkNotch▲153

    Turn your MacBook Notch into a fast access bookmark bar.

    Jan 2026 · trylinknotch.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    TopNotch▲271

    Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja

    2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Paw-Paw▲86

    A tiny desktop pet for your Mac that types along with you

    17d ago · paw-paw.pet · its alternatives →

22. 22T
    Twin▲72

    a tiny buddy that lives on your Mac

    22d ago · twin.siddharththakkar.xyz · its alternatives →

23. 23
    NotchDrop▲109

    A Dynamic Island experience for your Mac notch

    Jan 2026 · notchdrop.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Jott▲76

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

    May 2026 · jott.harshachaganti.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →