# Aurora Notch

A private, local-first control center at the notch — notes, clipboard, calendar, focus timers, and an AI writing helper.

- **Category:** [Hubs](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/notch-apps/)
- **Price:** €24.99 one-time (or €2.99/mo)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://auroranotch.com/
- **Available via:** Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS 13.5 or later · Apple Silicon
- **Version checked:** 1.1.6
- **Maker:** Aurora Notch

## Kitsmith's take

Leans hard on privacy messaging (local-first notes and clipboard) and adds a genuinely different feature for the category: an AI writing-help panel that summarizes a note or extracts actions from it, run locally where possible.

## Features

- **Media and calendar:** Control music and see your next event without leaving the app you’re using.
- **Clipboard and Quick Notes:** Save a clip or capture a thought before it turns into another open window.
- **Writing help:** A local AI panel summarizes notes and extracts action items from captured text.
- **Focus timers:** Start and track focus sessions from the same top-of-screen surface.
- **Widget shelf:** Audio, camera, notes, and files collected in one expandable shelf.

## FAQ

**Is there a free trial?**

Yes — 72 hours with every Pro tool and widget unlocked, no account or payment required.

**What’s the difference between Aurora Pro Monthly and Lifetime?**

Same features — billing is the only difference. Lifetime (€24.99) pays for itself in under 9 months versus the €2.99/mo plan.

**Does Aurora Notch work without a notch?**

Yes — it’s native for macOS 13.5+ on Apple Silicon, with or without a physical notch.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/auroranotch/