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Based on our record, NotchNook seems to be more popular. It has been mentioned 2 times since March 2021.
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NotchNook turns the top of your Mac display into a useful workspace. Control music, see calendar events, keep quick notes and to-dos, start timers, use a camera mirror, and run Shortcuts. The Tray keeps files close for drag-and-drop and AirDrop. Works on Macs with or without a notch and on...
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As answered by people managing NotchNook and DataSentry.
NotchNook's answer
NotchNook is a native macOS application built with Swift and SwiftUI.
NotchNook's answer
NotchNook combines everyday Mac tools in one panel at the top of the display: music controls, calendar, quick notes, to-dos, timers, a camera mirror and Shortcuts. The Tray keeps files within reach for drag-and-drop and AirDrop. It works with or without a physical notch and across multiple displays.
NotchNook's answer
Choose NotchNook if you want music, calendar, notes, tasks and a file shelf together in a Mac-native interface. A 48-hour trial lets you try every feature before buying, without a card. Both monthly and lifetime plans include the same features.
NotchNook's answer
Mac users who want quick access to everyday tools without interrupting their current work: people handling files, listening to music, taking notes or moving between meetings. It supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs running macOS 14.6 or later.
NotchNook's answer
NotchNook launched in 2024 to make the Mac’s notch a useful part of the desktop. It has since grown into a workspace for music, calendar, notes, tasks and files. The app is available at its current official home, getnotchnook.com.
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Recommendations tracked on public social media and blogs since March 2021.


I love this, but I’d rather have an indicator in the menu bar, an app notification, or maybe a nice flow around the "notch" like NotchNook. (https://lo.cafe/notchnook) Can't really afford to play with an app that would have such an... - Source: Hacker News / 9 months ago
I wondered how the webpage https://lo.cafe/notchnook managed to sell $100k in download. I mean one cannot even zoom in on the screenshot, there's no list of features. Then I saw the tool was reviewed on, for example... - Source: Hacker News / about 2 years ago
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