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24 alternatives to TopNotch

Makes the new MacBook Pro notch disappear like a Ninja

TopNotch is a free macOS application that hides the MacBook Pro notch by darkening the menu bar to match it. The app is purely cosmetic and does not reduce usable screen space. It is designed for MacBook Pro users who… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. TopNotch launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
TopNotch.app – Hide the notch on your new MacBook▲12
TopNotch is a little macOS app that makes your menu bar black and hides the notch.
2021 · topnotch.app · its alternatives →
2
LinkNotch▲153
Turn your MacBook Notch into a fast access bookmark bar.
Jan 2026 · trylinknotch.com · its alternatives →
3
Forehead▲157
Hide the notch and round all corners on the new MacBook Pro
2021 · goodsnooze.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
4
NothingHere▲297
A MacOS panic button where one key press cleans your screen
Mar 2026 · solee0524.github.io · its alternatives →
5
FocusNotch▲88
Transform your productivity
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Muzzle▲1,120
Silence embarrassing notifications while screensharing
2017 · muzzleapp.com · its alternatives →
7
Hush▲142
Blur your messy desktop to hide it during screen sharing
Feb 2026 · poteam.pro · its alternatives →
8
Ditch▲92
App cleaner that lives in your MacBook’s notch
Apr 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
9
NotchNook▲338
Access media, calendar, files & more from the Mac's notch
2024 · lo.cafe · its alternatives →
10
Notchtastic▲128
A camera notch for every Mac
2021 · notchtastic.app · its alternatives →
11
Vanilla▲118
Hide menu bar icons on your Mac for free
2017 · matthewpalmer.net · its alternatives →
12
NotchPrompt▲137
The invisible teleprompter that lives in your MacBook Notch.
Feb 2026 · notch.aliarain.com · its alternatives →
13
MacNotch▲199
Turn your MacBook notch into a Productivity Hub.
Mar 2026 · macnotch.io · its alternatives →
14
Itchy▲90
Free macOS notch app with 12+ modules & custom SDK
Mar 2026 · kuulto.app · its alternatives →
15
YellowDot▲80
Hide the microphone orange dot in macOS Monterey
2021 · lowtechguys.com · its alternatives →
16
ChocolateBar▲74
Add a row under your menu bar for hidden icons
Jun 2026 · chocolatebar.app · its alternatives →
17
Newton▲103
Improve the new MacBook Pro notch
2021 · jpeguin.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
18
Kickfolder▲78
Turn your Mac's top edge into a hidden command center
Mar 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Hocus Focus▲304
A Mac menu bar utility that hides your inactive windows
2014 · hocusfoc.us · its alternatives →
20
HiddenMe▲276
Click a button to hide all the desktop icons on your Mac
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
21
Stealthly for macOS▲301
Automated privacy for macOS screen sharing
2025 · stealthly.app · its alternatives →
22
Mirror▲166
Detect hidden apps on MacOS
Dec 2025 · github.com · its alternatives →
23
Notchy▲101
Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops
May 2026 · notchy.dev · its alternatives →
24
NotchPad▲105
The secure notepad and clipboard manager for your Mac.
Mar 2026 · notchpad.app · its alternatives →

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