OmniNotch transforms the MacBook notch from a display cutout into a hover-activated utility panel. Hovering above the menu bar reveals a panel housing 20 integrated tools, removing the need for separate menu bar items or dedicated app windows.
The tool set covers a range of daily utilities: Now Playing controls for audio playback, an on-device AI chat (Ask Omni) that does not require cloud access, live monitoring of AI model usage, a file shelf for temporary storage and AirDrop transfers, a clipboard history manager, calendar and reminder views, Pomodoro timers, weather forecasts, stock tracking, a teleprompter, quick notes, an emoji picker, and a unit converter. System stats and a Keep Awake toggle round out the set.
The panel is privacy-focused: all features operate locally without an account, and no data is sent off-device. OmniNotch is built on the open-source NotchDrop foundation.
Pricing
- Launch price: $5 one-time (regular: $14.99)
- One-time purchase; no subscription
System requirements
- macOS 14 or later
- Apple Silicon and Intel support
Limitations
- Notch interaction requires hovering near the top of the screen; may conflict with menu bar interaction on smaller displays
- 20 tools may duplicate functionality already provided by dedicated apps
- AI chat is on-device; capability depends on local model availability
Alternatives
- NotchDodo ($4.99–$14.99): Similar notch workspace with 14 tools
- Bartender Pro (subscription): Menu bar management with Top Shelf notch panel
- Ice (Free): Menu bar item management without notch features
Suitable for users on MacBook models with a notch who want a consolidated multi-tool panel activated by hovering, reducing the number of menu bar icons needed.
