Which Macs are supported?

Notchly works on all Macs with a notch — MacBook Pro 14" and 16" (2021+) and MacBook Air (2022+). Requires macOS 14 Sonoma or later.

What's included for free?

File shelf, music controls (all providers), calendar, focus timer (25 min), clipboard history (5 items), bookmarks (3), full screen screenshot, camera overlay, HUD replacement, multi-display support, and up to 2 widgets — all free forever, no account needed.

How does Notchly compare to NotchNook?

Notchly includes the modules currently implemented in code: music, calendar, clipboard, focus timer, file shelf, bookmarks, widgets, command shortcuts, studio tools, sessions, and teleprompter, with a free tier plus one-time Pro unlock.

Is it a one-time purchase or subscription?

One-time purchase of $15 for lifetime access. No subscriptions, no recurring fees. All future updates included.

Changelog — What's New in Notchly

v1.0.0

March 1, 2026

Highlights

Initial public release of Notchly
Free + Pro Lifetime pricing model
Free tier with core features for all users

Dynamic notch expansion with hover and tap triggers
File Shelf — drag-and-drop temporary file storage
Music Controls — Spotify, Apple Music & YouTube Music (all free)
Calendar Integration — mini month view with day navigation
Focus Timer — Pomodoro-style timer with completion tracking
Clipboard Manager — search, pin, and manage clipboard history
Bookmarks — 1-click quick launch for saved links
Session Manager — save and restore workspace layouts
Custom Widgets — Clock, Battery, System Info, Storage, Shortcuts
Teleprompter — invisible script scroller around the camera notch (Pro)
Live Timer Activity Pill — persistent timer on the closed notch (Pro)
Multi-display support for all connected screens
Haptic feedback for interactions
Gesture support for closing the notch
Homebrew Cask install: brew install --cask notchly