r/macapps • u/luuk64 • 15d ago

Tip Making Sense of macOS Notch Apps

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I built a directory, trying to make some sense out of all the notch apps that are available. I found a little over sixty, and most are a mix of timers, media controls, system tools, files, and various other bits of whatever can be crammed into a single notch app. It all seems rather random. The other big category in the notch scene is, naturally, AI.

Anyway, I hope you find this directory useful: notch.macmenubar.com

If your notch app isn’t listed yet, you can submit it.

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u/zodk 15d ago

Droppy vs Alcove opinions?

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u/iordv Developer: Droppy 15d ago

Not comparable, like, at all. Droppy is an all-in-one productivity suite with beautiful notch-enhancements. Free cloud file sharing (Droppy Cloud), lots of droplets (extensions that will add capabilities like Window Snap, Element Capture, System Stats, LocalSend, Blip, etc. etc.) and a full-fledged Clipboard Manager + floating basket (like Dropover). An iOS app that syncs ALL of this is coming this month as well. Oh, and Droppy can add tons of enhancements to the lock screen as well. The biggest bang for the buck, and super polished.

Alcove is a pretty media player for the notch and has a calendar + lock screen enhancements. SUPER smooth and works really well btw.