# Perch

A dynamic notch island distributed through the Mac App Store.

- **Category:** [Hubs](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/notch-apps/)
- **Price:** Free
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/dynamic-notch-island-perch/id6742724228
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS 13 or later
- **Version checked:** 1.5.2
- **Maker:** Serkan Adiguzel (Synaptive Technology)

## Kitsmith's take

One of the few hubs that ships via the App Store rather than direct download — relevant if MAS review and updates matter to you.

## Background

Perch comes from Synaptive Technology, a small studio in Istanbul run by Serkan Adiguzel — one of the few notch hubs distributed exclusively through the Mac App Store rather than direct download.

## Features

- **Home:** Control music, check weather, launch the camera, or see calendar events, all in one glance.
- **Timer:** A countdown or stopwatch built into the shelf.
- **Snippets:** Instant access to your recent copies from the notch.
- **File Tray:** Drag and drop files into a temporary tray for quick access and organization.
- **Works with or without a notch:** Adapts to both notched and non-notched MacBooks, per the App Store listing.

## FAQ

**Is Perch free?**

Yes — it’s free on the Mac App Store, confirmed via Apple’s listing.

**Does Perch work on Macs without a notch?**

Yes, per the developer’s description it adapts to both notched and non-notched MacBooks.

**Who makes Perch?**

Serkan Adiguzel, of Synaptive Technology, based in Istanbul.


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