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
Say No to Notch Alternatives
Say No to Notch is described as 'Application that can fully disable the notch* that comes with MacBook Air with M2 (2022), MacBook Pro 14? and 16? with M1 Pro and M1 Max processors (2021)' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Say No to Notch for Mac, Linux and iPhone. The best Say No to Notch alternative is Alcove. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try ActivSpot or The Boring Notch. Other great apps like Say No to Notch are NotchNook, QuakeNotch, DynamicLake Pro and ComfyNotch.
Alternatives list
3 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
Are you missing out on the new Notch Mac lifestyle? Not anymore! Notch Pro will make your Mac cool.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
Apple announced the new MacBook Pro yesterday, and I can't wait to receive mine next week. I saw some people complain about the notch (I like it but tastes differ), so I made a little utility that makes the menu bar black so the Notch fades away in the background.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Mac
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
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