Free
Free
Ongoing free app
- Included scope
- Media controls and system status; AI-agent alerts excluded
Notchware
● Identity checkedDesktop agent status · Official-source review 2026-10-09
Notchware turns a MacBook notch into a status area for media playback, battery, volume, brightness and network state. Its paid Pro upgrade adds alerts for Claude Code, Codex and Cursor plus lock-screen features.
- Category
- Desktop agent status
- Free access
- The base app is free forever; AI-agent alerts and lock-screen features require Pro.
- API access
- Not verified: a general public API was not established; the app provides desktop agent alerts.
Is Notchware right for you?
A good fit for
Useful for Mac users who want agent approval and completion notifications in the notch.
Before you choose
The app requires macOS 14.6 Sonoma or later. Pro is a $3.99 one-time purchase, with no subscription, and the vendor advertises a 14-day refund policy. Agent integration behavior was not hands-on tested.
Workflow and handoff
Install the supported Mac app and configure the status indicators needed. If upgrading, connect one supported coding agent and verify its notifications before relying on them.
Pricing and practical limits
The app requires macOS 14.6 Sonoma or later. Pro is a $3.99 one-time purchase, with no subscription, and the vendor advertises a 14-day refund policy. Agent integration behavior was not hands-on tested.
Review method
Official product evidence reviewed on 2026-10-09; product artwork inspected visually. No hands-on vendor application test was performed. Application performance, security claims and plan enforcement were not independently tested.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product workflow | Notchware turns a MacBook notch into a status area for media playback, battery, volume, brightness and network state. Its paid Pro upgrade adds alerts for Claude Code, Codex and Cursor plus lock-screen features. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing and restrictions | The app requires macOS 14.6 Sonoma or later. Pro is a $3.99 one-time purchase, with no subscription, and the vendor advertises a 14-day refund policy. Agent integration behavior was not hands-on tested. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-09 |
Understand the total cost
Notchware pricing & plans
Pro
$3.99 one-time
USD one-time purchase; no subscription
- Included scope
- Agent alerts, approval and completion sounds, lock-screen features
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Frequently asked questions
Was the application hands-on tested?
No. This listing is based on dated official-source evidence and a visual artwork check. Unconfirmed costs and restrictions are identified explicitly.
What is Notchware used for?
Notchware turns a MacBook notch into a status area for media playback, battery, volume, brightness and network state. Its paid Pro upgrade adds alerts for Claude Code, Codex and Cursor plus lock-screen features.
Does Notchware have a free plan?
The base app is free forever; AI-agent alerts and lock-screen features require Pro.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Notchware cost?
$3.99 one-time. See the billing terms below. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Notchware through an API?
Not verified: a general public API was not established; the app provides desktop agent alerts.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
The app requires macOS 14.6 Sonoma or later. Pro is a $3.99 one-time purchase, with no subscription, and the vendor advertises a 14-day refund policy. Agent integration behavior was not hands-on tested.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
How this profile is supported
Official product information
Current official product source read individually; product artwork inspected visually.
Read original source ↗Pricing review
Official product page reviewed for disclosed costs; unverified prices and allowances are identified in the listing.
Read original source ↗Facts apply to the named version and check date. Send a sourced correction if something changed.