ONotch vs NotchNook vs Boring Notch

All three make the notch useful. Here’s where they differ, including where the others are the better pick.

FeatureONotchNotchNookBoring Notch
PriceFree; Pro subscription, 7 days freePaid app, free trialFree
Where to get itMac App StoreDeveloper’s websiteGitHub
Minimum macOSmacOS 15+macOS 14.6+macOS 14+
Open sourceNoNoYes, GPL-3.0
Music controlsYes, FreeYesYes
File shelfYes, FreeYesYes
AirDrop from the notchNoYesYes
CalendarYes, FreeYesYes
To-dosYes, FreeYesSee their site
TimerYes, FreeYesNot listed
Camera mirrorNoYesYes
Clipboard historyYes, FreeNot listedNot listed
Works without a notchYes, Island, FreeYesSee their site
Island on any screen edgeYes, FreeNot listedNot listed
WeatherYes, ProNot listedNot listed
2FA codesYes, ProNot listedNot listed
Claude Code & Codex alertsYes, ProSee their siteNot listed
On-device transcriptionYes, ProNot listedNot listed
Per-display layoutsYes, ProNot listedNot listed

For ONotch, “✓ Free” is in the free version and “✓ Pro” needs ONotch Pro. “—” means the app doesn’t have it. “Not listed” means we couldn’t find it on the app’s own website or README, and “See their site” that we couldn’t confirm it either way. Checked November 2026: features and prices change, so check each app’s site before you buy.

Which one is for you

Pick ONotch if

you want the notch basics free from the Mac App Store, and Pro when you need 2FA codes, Claude Code and Codex, or several displays.

Pick NotchNook if

you want a camera mirror and AirDrop right from the notch, and prefer a one-time license over a subscription.

Pick Boring Notch if

you mainly want music controls and a file shelf, and want something free and open source.

Get ONotch free

See pricingDownload on the Mac App Store