# NotchNook

The feature-maximal island: file shelf, widgets, live activities, and deep customization.

- **Category:** [Hubs](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/notch-apps/)
- **Price:** $25 one-time (or $3/mo)
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://lo.cafe/notchnook
- **Available via:** Direct, Setapp
- **Requirements:** macOS 14.6 or later
- **Version checked:** 1.6.2
- **Maker:** lo.cafe

## Kitsmith's take

The power-user pick from lo.cafe. Custom colors, widget layouts, animation speeds — you can tweak it for hours, which is either the appeal or the warning depending on who you are.

## Features

- **Widgets:** A widget layer around the notch you can rearrange and restyle, rather than a fixed set of panels.
- **Live actions:** System events surface as live activities at the notch as they happen.
- **Files shelf:** A drop zone at the notch for staging files mid-drag between apps or folders.
- **Scroll and swipe:** Trackpad gestures drive the island — scroll and swipe to move between widgets.
- **Multi-monitor support:** Works across more than one display rather than locking to the built-in screen.
- **Notchless handler:** On a Mac without a notch, NotchNook turns into a menu bar handler with the same functions, per the developer.

## FAQ

**How many devices does a NotchNook license cover?**

The one-time $25 purchase covers 5 devices; the $3/month subscription covers 2.

**What happens on a Mac without a notch?**

NotchNook turns into a menu bar handler with the same functions, per the developer.

**Is there a refund policy?**

Yes — lo.cafe offers a 15-day refund window.

**Is NotchNook sold anywhere besides the direct site?**

Yes, it’s also available through Setapp.


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