NotchDesk · Office #46,292

What it is

Calls itself “countdown” and “shelf”.

• Calls itself: countdown · shelf

“NotchDesk turns the notch on your MacBook into a countdown to your next meeting and a shelf for everything you copy.”

Where it puts itself

Claims “first”. Rules out “no NotchDesk server”, “no account” and “no analytics”.

• Superlative claim: first
• Says it will not: no NotchDesk server · no account · no analytics

“One app where you’d usually run three”

“The first 100 licenses are for life.”

What it costs

One-time purchase, monthly subscription and yearly plan. No free plan. 4 prices listed on its pages, from $9 to $89.

• One-time: yes
• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: yes
• Free plan: no
• Price: 4 prices, from $9 to $89

“Lifetime from $25 for the first 100”

“$49 once, for life”

Who it sells to

Sells to consumers.

• Sells to: consumers

“Version 1.4 , for macOS 14 and later, on Apple Silicon and Intel. What’s new”

How it runs

A desktop app for macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Offers an API. AI is a side feature.

• Kind: desktop
• Runs on: macOS
• Runs where: on the device, offline
• API: yes
• AI role: a side feature

“It’s a native Mac app with no account and no tracking.”

“Version 1.4 , for macOS 14 and later, on Apple Silicon and Intel.”

What it works with

Integrates with FaceTime, Webex, Zoom and 1 more.

• Integrates with: FaceTime · Webex · Zoom · +1

“One-click Join for Meet, Zoom, Teams, Webex, FaceTime and more.”

“NotchDesk turns the MacBook notch into a countdown to your next meeting”

What it offers as proof

Live, no waitlist. Claims “100”. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.

• Number claimed: 100
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: nothing

“Download free trial”

“No account, no card.”