Compare · As of Oct 2026

Mac notch apps compared (2026)

Compare pricing, installation, macOS requirements, and features of seven Mac notch apps.

Feature comparison

Based on official sources. "/" means not verified, not unsupported. Prices are in USD; the actual price follows your local App Store.

ItemMyNotchBarAlcoveNotchNookNook XBoring NotchAtollNotchy
PriceUS$3.99 onceUS$13.99 onceUS$25 once / US$3 monthlyIn-app purchasesFreeFreeFree; optional tips
InstallMac App StoreOfficial websiteOfficial websiteMac App StoreGitHub / HomebrewGitHubDMG / Homebrew
macOS13+
Any Mac		15+14.6+13+14+14+
Notched MacBook only		13+
MirrorYes/Yes/Yes//
File shelfYes/Yes/YesYesYes
AirDropYes/Yes/Yes//
ClipboardYes////YesYes
MusicApple Music, Spotify; Safari web/Apple Music, Spotify/YesApple Music, Spotify, CiderYes; artwork

Questions

Does MyNotchBar require a subscription?

MyNotchBar is a US$3.99 one-time purchase with no subscription, available in 178 countries. The actual price follows your local App Store.

Which music apps does MyNotchBar support?

MyNotchBar controls Apple Music and Spotify on the Mac. Its Safari extension supports the web players for Apple Music, Spotify, NetEase Cloud Music, and QQ Music. Web seeking and volume depend on the player.

Sources

  • Mac App Store: MyNotchBar
  • NotchNook
  • Boring Notch
  • Alcove
  • Atoll
  • Notchy
  • Nook X

Related pages

  • MyNotchBar features
  • How to use the Mac notch mirror
  • NotchNook alternative notes

MyNotchBar

US$3.99 once. No subscription. Available in 178 countries. One-time purchase; the final price follows your local App Store.

Download on the Mac App Store

MyNotchBar is not affiliated with the other products listed.