# Notchy

> Notchy turns your Mac notch into a fluid, native Dynamic Island — music controls, AI usage tracking, window snapping, clipboard history with OCR search, an app launcher, file drops, and system HUDs, right where the notch used to be. Built by Vishva Variya. Version 2.0.5 — updated November 2026.

This is the developer's first-party documentation for Notchy for Mac at
https://notchy.dev/ (notchy.dev). Similarly named projects at notchy.xyz and notchy.app are unrelated.

## Product facts

- **Price:** $24.99 one-time for one Mac, plus tax where it applies, updates included. 7-day free trial, no card needed. ([source](https://notchy.dev/pricing/))
- **Minimum macOS:** macOS 13 Ventura or later. ([source](https://notchy.dev/help/system-requirements/))
- **Mac support:** Apple silicon and Intel; built-in and external displays, with or without a notch. ([source](https://notchy.dev/dynamic-island-macbook/))
- **Developer:** Vishva Variya ([source](https://notchy.dev/about/#developer))
- **Install:** Signed DMG or Homebrew. No account required. ([source](https://notchy.dev/download/))
- **Source code:** Closed source. The public GitHub repository hosts releases and feedback. ([source](https://github.com/vishvavariya/notchy-feedback))

## Documentation

- [Download and installation](https://notchy.dev/download/): signed DMG, Homebrew, first launch and updates.
- [Pricing](https://notchy.dev/pricing/): $24.99 one-time for one Mac, 7-day free trial, supporter licenses and payment questions.
- [Features](https://notchy.dev/features/): feature guides grouped by task.
- [Mac compatibility](https://notchy.dev/dynamic-island-macbook/): notched MacBooks, Macs without a notch and external displays.
- [Setup and troubleshooting](https://notchy.dev/help/): permissions, settings and answers checked against the app.
- [Frequently asked questions](https://notchy.dev/faqs/): pricing, installation, privacy and compatibility.
- [Developer and product identity](https://notchy.dev/about/): Vishva Variya, official links and how Notchy is priced.
- [Privacy](https://notchy.dev/privacy/): website consent, app telemetry, diagnostics and third-party services.
- [Release history](https://notchy.dev/changelog/): shipped changes and versions.
- [Reviews](https://notchy.dev/reviews/): approved in-app comments and public supporter notes, with sources labelled.
- [Mac notch app comparison](https://notchy.dev/best-mac-notch-apps/): the developer's editorial comparison, with methodology and vendor sources.
- [Press kit](https://notchy.dev/press/): official screenshots, app icon and media contact.

## Complete reference

- [Full product reference](https://notchy.dev/llms-full.txt): detailed feature notes, comparison snapshots, FAQ and help answers.

Comparisons are first-party editorial views. This reference documents the
product; it does not represent independent reviews or a ranking guarantee.