Free Musixmatch Alternative for Mac
Follow along with live scrolling karaoke lyrics while listening to your favorite songs on macOS.
Are synced lyrics free in Notchy?
Yes. Synced lyrics are powered by LRCLIB and are 100% free with zero paywalls.
Quick Setup Guide
- 1Install Notchy
Download Notchy from notchy.dev. It installs in seconds and runs from your menu bar.
- 2Grant Accessibility Permissions
Allow Accessibility access so Notchy can handle keyboard shortcuts, window snapping, and notch interactions.
- 3Open the Island
Hover over the notch at the top of your screen to reveal the interactive island and its built-in widgets.
What you get with Notchy
- Time-synced karaoke lyrics under the notch
- Now Playing music controls (Apple Music & Spotify)
- Audio-reactive Now Playing visualizer (real FFT of system audio)
- System-wide mic mute for every meeting app at once
- Fluid Dynamic Island animations on the Mac notch
- Native SwiftUI, tuned for Apple silicon
- 134 languages, fully localized
- Command palette (⌃⌥K) — every action one keystroke away
- Mac clipboard history shelf (password-manager safe)
Why Notchy leads the pack
While single-purpose utilities charge expensive subscription fees or license costs, Notchy gives you a completely free, native SwiftUI Dynamic Island. It integrates window snapping, clipboard history, Pomodoro timers, file drop shelves, and AI usage tracking directly into your Mac's notch.
Notchy vs Musixmatch
An honest look at how a free all-in-one notch app compares to a dedicated lyrics app app.
| Feature | Notchy | Musixmatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free forever | Paid subscription |
| Time-synced lyrics | ✓ Included | ✓ Core feature |
| Now Playing controls | ✓ Included | Varies |
| Notch widgets & HUDs | ✓ 20+ built in | — |
Where Musixmatch shines: the largest synced-lyrics catalog with dedicated karaoke modes — fair is fair. Notchy just happens to bundle lyrics app tools with 20+ other utilities, free forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are synced lyrics free in Notchy?
Yes. Synced lyrics are powered by LRCLIB and are 100% free with zero paywalls.
Is Notchy free to use?
Yes, Notchy is 100% free with no subscription, no ads, and no data tracking. It is supported purely by optional user coffee donations.
Does it drain my Mac's battery?
No. Because Notchy is built natively in SwiftUI, it stays light on CPU and battery. It runs no web views or Electron in the background.