Compare

Notch apps for Mac, side by side.

There are a lot of ways to put a Dynamic Island in your MacBook’s notch. This is how the best known ones compare, from each app’s own site.

Checked on October 21, 2026. “Not listed” means the app’s own site doesn’t say.
TiloraNotchNookBoring NotchAlcoveDroppyMediaMate
Price$9.99 once$15 once, or $2 a monthFree, open source (GPL-3.0)$13.99 once$9.99 once€6.99 once
Macs per license32Any325
Free trial7 days, every feature48 hours—72 hours3 daysA demo mode
RequiresmacOS 14macOS 14.6macOS 14macOS 15macOS 14macOS 13
Intel MacsYesYesYesNot listedYesYes
Music on the lock screenYes, a full player, and your day when nothing playsNot listedThe notch can show thereYes, lock screen widgetsYesNo
File shelfYesYes (Tray)YesNot yet (promised)YesNo
Share linksYes, 3-day linksNot listedNoNoYes, 3-day linksNo
Clipboard historyYesNot listedNoNoYesNo
Window snappingYesNot listedNoNoYesNo
Screen capture and text captureYes, bothNot listedNoNoYesNo
Displays without a notchYesYes, a slim handleYesYes, a pillYesYes
Analytics in the appNoneNone listedNone foundNone, it saysAn anonymous count of add-ons installed; can be turned offSome usage, through iCloud

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Pricing

Pay once. That’s it.

$9.99

No subscription. Use it on three Macs and get every update.

Free for 7 days, with everything in it. No card. No account.

  • One key, three Macs
  • Updates install themselves
  • No account needed