Upgrade system flyouts with Fluent design for detailed battery information, including percentage, time, full and real capacity, charge rate, and voltage, developed by FireCubeStudios.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
MediaMate Alternatives
MediaMate is described as 'New, fresh visuals for changing your volume, brightness and now playing media throughout the Notch from your MacBook Pro' and is a Volume Control tool in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MediaMate for Mac, Windows, Linux and Homebrew. The best MediaMate alternative is EarTrumpet, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MediaMate are Alcove, ActivSpot, NotchNook and The Boring Notch.
Alternatives list
28 DynamicNotch alternativesDynamicNotch treats the MacBook notch like a compact native surface instead of a static cutout. It stays close to the hardware shape until something important happens, then expands with queue-driven presentation, gesture support, and system-aware feature routing.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Mac
Belarus
25 SuperIsland alternativesExtends MacBook notch by centralizing live music controls, battery details, calendar events, notifications, weather, file sharing, and quick system adjustments, while enabling developers to create custom SwiftUI modules using a JavaScript SDK, all without native compilation.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
India
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DynamicLake: Effortlessly control essential system functions such as volume, brightness, and keyboard backlight with a simple and intuitive interface.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
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Turns your MacBook’s notch into a customizable HUD with widgets, AI chat, music, brightness, volume controls, and more ? Built for macOS 14+ with Swift.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (MIT)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
23 TopNotch alternativesTopNotch is a little macOS app that makes your menu bar black and hides the notch.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
Sweden
EU
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- India
NotchNest is the #1 feature-rich notch enhancement app for Mac. Seamlessly integrate essential productivity tools right into your Mac's notch, keeping everything you need within easy reach, now enhanced with intelligent AI features.
- Key Features
• AI Clipboard Manager Nev.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- India
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FlowShelf a free Mac app that turns your notch into a Dynamic Island and gives everything you copy, drop, or screenshot a temporary home.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew
Australia
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Australia
Don't hide the notch - use it. Transforms the MacBook notch into a tactile, hover-to-expand system hub for media controls and clipboard / system stats shortcuts. Ad-free and lightweight.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Ireland- EU
NotchPad turns the MacBook notch into something actually useful — a quick-access notepad, clipboard manager, and snippets tool that's always one hover away.
Cost / License
- Paid
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
- Global
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