NotchBuddyNotchBuddy vs MacNotch: which notch dashboard to pick
MacNotch turns the top of the screen into a dashboard for developers: pull requests, Jira, AI coding sessions and Screen Time, plus the usual notch tools. NotchBuddy is simpler and cheaper, and it tracks a different part of your work: your sales.
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At a glance
| Feature | NotchBuddy | MacNotch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $20 once | $22.99 once or $3.99 a month |
| Trial / refund | No trial · 14-day refund | 14-day trial · 14-day refund |
| Macs per licence | 1 | Up to 3 |
| Also in Setapp | No | Yes |
| Minimum macOS | 14 Sonoma | 14 Sonoma |
| Macs without a notch | Yes, as a pill | Yes, and multiple displays |
| Music, file shelf, AirDrop | Yes | Yes |
| Timers, reminders, notes | Yes | Yes |
| Clipboard history | Yes | Not listed |
| Weather | No | Yes |
| Pull requests, Jira, AI sessions | No | Yes |
| Sales alerts | 8 platforms | Not listed |
| Desk pet | 5 pets | Not listed |
The short version
If your day runs through GitHub pull requests, Jira tickets and AI coding sessions, MacNotch puts them at the top of your screen, and you can try it free for 14 days. If you ship paid apps and want to see sales, renewals and trials the moment they happen, NotchBuddy does that for $20 once.
Where MacNotch is ahead
- Developer integrations: pull requests, Jira and AI coding sessions.
- A free trial, three Macs per licence, and a monthly option or Setapp if you'd rather not pay up front.
- Weather and Screen Time.
Where NotchBuddy is ahead
- Revenue. Sales from Stripe, RevenueCat, Lemon Squeezy, Polar, Paddle, Dodo Payments, Gumroad and App Store Connect, with a cha-ching.
- Cheaper to own. $20 once against $22.99 once.
- Clipboard history, focus sounds and a pet.
Questions, answered.
Is MacNotch a subscription?
It's your choice: $22.99 once or $3.99 a month, with a 14-day free trial, according to its website. It's also available in Setapp.
Can NotchBuddy show GitHub pull requests?
No. NotchBuddy's integrations are payment platforms. For pull requests and Jira, MacNotch is the better fit.