Launching August 7, 2029
NotchPop
The Dynamic Island your MacBook notch was missing
One time fee4 impressionslaunches Aug 7
NotchPop turns your MacBook notch into a Dynamic Island: music, a file shelf, clipboard history, focus timer, calendar, weather, AI coding stats and revenue. Works on Macs without a notch too. Native SwiftUI, $3.99 once, 7-day free trial.
NotchPop turns your Mac's notch or a floating island into a native dashboard with music, files, clipboard, focus timers, and dev stats.
- for
- Mac developers and power users who want quick access to productivity tools.
- pricing
- paid · free trial
works withApple MusicSpotifyClaudeOpenAI CodexCursorStripePolar.shDodoGoogle MeetWhatsAppZoomGoogle AdSense
Key features
8 features of NotchPop
- Music Controls — Play, pause, skip and switch audio outputs directly from the island.
- Clipboard History — Opt-in local clipboard history with pinning, stored only on your Mac.
- Focus Timer — 25-minute Pomodoro timer with hydration nudges without opening a window.
- Revenue Hub — Live Stripe, Polar and Dodo sales data shown in the dashboard.
- Coding Activity — Live stats from Claude, Codex and Cursor including usage and streaks.
- File Shelf — Drop files to a shelf and send them via Finder services or AirDrop.
- Extensions Marketplace — Over 20 native extensions (e.g., Spotify, Google Meet, WhatsApp) toggleable per user.
- Privacy-by-Design — All data stays local; API keys are stored in macOS Keychain.
Use cases
- Control music and switch speakers while coding.
- Monitor live revenue and sales alerts without opening a browser.
- Track AI coding assistant usage and maintain streaks.
- Run focus sessions with Pomodoro timer and hydration reminders.
- Quickly access recent files or clipboard items from the notch.
NotchPop FAQ
Can I try every tool before buying?+
Yes, a 7-day free trial unlocks all built-in tools.
What does a lifetime license include?+
One payment gives access to every built-in tool and future updates for the licensed Macs.
Does NotchPop work without a physical notch?+
Yes, it runs as a floating island on any Mac with macOS 14+.
Does it upload my clipboard or files?+
No, clipboard history and file handling are processed locally and only pinned items are persisted.
Why does the app request permissions?+
Permissions are only requested for features that need macOS capabilities, such as Calendar or Accessibility.
Summarized by DevHunt from notchpop.com · Oct 19, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
