Notch Buddy

Notch Buddy is a macOS application designed for MacBook users to utilize the space around their device's notch for productivity and information display. It offers 19 tools including revenue tracking, analytics, timers, clipboard history, file management, and more, all accessible via a hoverable notch interface. The app works on macOS 14 Sonoma or later, supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs, and can simulate a notch on devices without one. It emphasizes privacy by keeping data local and uses read-only keys for integrations.

Who is it for?

MacBook users running macOS 14 Sonoma or later who want to enhance productivity using the notch area

Problem

MacBook users have unused space around the notch and need quick access to key information and tools without opening multiple apps or dashboards.

Solution

Notch Buddy places 19 customizable tools in the notch area, accessible on hover, providing live revenue, analytics, timers, clipboard history, file management, and more, all running locally on the Mac.

What makes it unique

• Works on Macs without a notch by simulating one
• All data stays on the Mac, ensuring privacy
• One-time purchase with lifetime updates, no subscription
• Integrates with Stripe, Polar, Dodo Payments, Lemon Squeezy, DataFast, and Google Analytics with read-only keys

• Revenue Tracking

  Connect Stripe, Polar, Dodo Payments or Lemon Squeezy with read-only keys to see live sales in the notch.

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• Analytics Display

  Integrate DataFast or Google Analytics to view live visitor counts, top pages, and referrers.

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• Clipboard History

  Searchable history of copied text, links, images, and files with source app tags.

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• File Management

  Drag and drop files onto the notch shelf for quick access and conversion without uploading.

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• Timers and Stats

  Pomodoro, countdown, stopwatch timers plus CPU, memory, disk, network, and battery health stats.

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• Themes

  Three themes (Minimal, Playful, Neon) to customize the notch appearance.

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• Message Tool

  Run custom scrolling messages across the notch with animations and color options.

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• Privacy Focus

  All sensitive data stays on the Mac; integrations use restricted read-only keys.

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Business model

SAAS

Audience

B2C

Platforms

mac

Pricing model

one-time

Value proposition

Notch Buddy transforms your MacBook's notch into a versatile productivity hub with tools and live data at a glance.

Analytics

DDatafast

Mentioned on site

Lemon SqueezyStripePPolarDDodo Payments

Metadata

OOpen Graph

Other

VercelGoogle AnalyticsPlausibleReact

UI framework

Tailwind CSS

Web framework

Next.js