NotchStar · Office #59,491

What it is

Calls itself “native macOS app”.

• Calls itself: native macOS app

“A native macOS app that puts ten small tools in the area around the MacBook notch.”

Where it puts itself

Claims “best spot on the screen”. Publishes a comparison page.

• Superlative claim: best spot on the screen

“We think the notch is the best spot on the screen”

“No account needed”

What it costs

One-time purchase. Free for a trial period. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: $4.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: no
• Free plan: free for a trial
• Price: $4

“$4 once for up to three Macs, with a 7 day free trial.”

“No subscription.”

“Is NotchStar a subscription? No. It is a single one time payment, with no recurring fee.”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers. Available in 7 languages.

• Sells to: consumers
• Languages: 7 languages

“Buy it once for $4, activate it in a minute, and keep it.”

“Deutsch”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Open source.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• Open source: yes

“A native macOS app that puts ten small tools in the area around the MacBook notch.”

“Requires macOS 14 or later, on Apple silicon and Intel.”

What it works with

Names Alcove, Boring Notch and 2 more on its pages.

• Names: Alcove · Boring Notch · MacNotch · +1

“…vs Alcove”

“…vs Boring Notch”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes docs and a blog.

• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Buy $4”

“And every install includes 7 days with every tool unlocked, no card and no account.”