Notchy
Mac dynamic island with music, timers, clipboard, file drops
- Always free
- No credit card
What is Notchy?
Key features
Music controls
Play, pause, skip, and adjust volume directly from the notch without opening Music or other apps
Timer functionality
Set and monitor timers from the notch for cooking, work sessions, or other time-based tasks
Clipboard history
Quick access to recent clipboard items for fast pasting
File drops
Drag and drop files to the notch for quick file management workflows
HUDs
Display heads-up information and notifications in the notch area
Native macOS integration
Built for Mac, respects system appearance and accessibility settings
Pros & cons
Advantages
- Completely free with no premium tiers or paywalls
- Native macOS app with tight system integration
- Puts otherwise wasted notch space to practical use
- Clean, minimal interface that doesn't clutter your workflow
- Reduces the need to switch between apps for common tasks
Limitations
- Only compatible with MacBook Pro models featuring a notch (2021 or later)
- Limited to macOS, unavailable on other platforms
- Functionality depends on notch-equipped hardware, unusable on older Mac models
Use cases
Musicians or content creators controlling playback without switching windows during work
Home cooks setting cooking timers whilst following recipes on the same screen
Office workers managing multiple clipboard items during data entry or research
Designers and developers managing files and quick tasks during focused work sessions
Ready to try Notchy?
Pricing
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Free
All features including music controls, timers, clipboard history, file drops, and HUD displays
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- Always free
- No credit card