Point at the notch.
Move your pointer to the notch or swipe down on the trackpad. The Nook opens right where you are already looking.
A Dynamic Island for your Mac.
NotchNook turns the black notch at the top of your MacBook into a space that opens when you need it: music, calendar, notes, a to-do list, timers, a mirror and a file Tray. No notch? A slim handle at the top of the screen opens the same Nook.
48-hour free trial·No card needed·macOS 14.6 or later·Apple silicon and Intel
NotchNook 1.6.3 · recorded on macOS · click to pause
The idea
What is a Dynamic Island on a Mac?
A Dynamic Island for Mac is an app that turns the area around the MacBook notch into an interactive panel, like the Dynamic Island on iPhone. It stays out of the way while you work, shows what matters at a glance, like the song that is playing or your next meeting, and expands into full controls when you point at it.
The notch is where your Mac's camera lives, and macOS simply leaves the space around it empty. NotchNook gives it a job. Move your pointer to the notch, or swipe down on the trackpad, and the Nook opens. Move away, and it tucks itself back in.
How it works
Point, use, move on.
Everything in one place.
Skip a track, check your next event, jot a note, tick off a task, start a timer or drop a file, without switching apps.
Back to work.
Move away and NotchNook gets out of the way. Live activities keep you posted in the meantime.
In the Nook
Your whole day, in the notch.
Recorded in the current app. Click a clip to pause it.
Music
Control whatever is playing on your Mac. Pick the source, see the artwork and drag the scrubber to jump to any moment.
To-do list
Type a task and press Return, star your favorites and let finished ones archive themselves.
Notes
Write quick notes with bold, italic and underline, always one swipe away.
Timer
Scroll the wheels or click a preset from 1 minute to 1 hour; on a Force Touch trackpad you feel each step.
See what is next.
Your upcoming events in the notch, plus a live activity before the next one starts.
A shelf for your files.
Drop several files at once, paste from the clipboard or send them with AirDrop. Your Tray is still there after a restart.
Check yourself before the call.
Open a live camera preview from the notch in one click.
Live activities
The Mac way to stay posted.
Glanceable, never pushy.
Battery changes, Bluetooth connections and your next calendar event appear right in the notch, then step aside.
A HUD that fits the notch.
NotchNook can replace the macOS volume and brightness indicators with ones that grow out of the notch.
Compatibility
Works on the Mac you already have.
macOS 14.6 or later.
Including macOS 26 Tahoe.
Apple silicon and Intel.
One universal app for every Mac that runs macOS 14.6 or later.
Same Nook.
On Macs without a notch, a slim handle at the top of the screen opens the same Nook.
Every screen.
NotchNook works on every connected display.
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What is a Dynamic Island for Mac?
A Dynamic Island for Mac is an app that turns the area around the MacBook notch into an interactive panel, like the Dynamic Island on iPhone. NotchNook is one: it opens when you point at the notch and holds music controls, your calendar, notes, a to-do list, timers, a mirror and a file Tray.
Does macOS have a Dynamic Island built in?
No. macOS leaves the area around the notch empty. NotchNook adds a Dynamic Island-style panel there that opens when you move your pointer to the notch or swipe down on the trackpad.
Can I get a Dynamic Island on a Mac without a notch?
Yes. On Macs without a notch, NotchNook shows a slim handle at the top of the screen that opens the same Nook, with the same core features.
Does NotchNook work on macOS 26 Tahoe?
Yes. NotchNook runs on macOS 14.6 or later, including macOS 26 Tahoe.
Does it work on Intel Macs?
Yes. NotchNook is a universal app for Apple silicon and Intel Macs.
Does it work with external displays?
Yes. NotchNook works on every connected display.
How do I open the Nook?
Move your pointer to the notch, or swipe down on the trackpad. Move away and it closes on its own.
Which music apps does it control?
NotchNook controls what is playing on your Mac, and a source picker lets you choose which app it follows. You can play, pause, skip and drag the scrubber to any point in the track.
Is NotchNook free?
You can try every feature free for 48 hours, with no card. After that, relaunch pricing applies until October 13: US$2/month, for as long as your subscription stays active, or US$15 for a lifetime license. Regular price: US$3/month or US$25 one-time.
Try it free
A Dynamic Island, on your Mac.
Every feature free for 48 hours. No card needed.
Welcome-back prices until October 13. US$2/month, for as long as your subscription stays active, or US$15 for a lifetime license.