Hollow
You code with Claude Code or Codex and want to know when an agent waits, you follow Slack and WhatsApp without reading them in the notch, and you prefer to pay once.
Hollow, NotchNook, Alcove
or Boring Notch?
Four apps put the MacBook notch to work. Here is what sets them apart, from what each one announces.
| Hollow | NotchNook | Alcove | Boring Notch | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €9.90 once, Pro €19.90 | $25 / $3 | $13.99 | Free, open source |
| macOS | 14+ | 14.4+ | 15+ | 14+ |
| Claude Code and Codex agents | Yes | Not announced | Not announced | Not announced |
| Slack and WhatsApp unread badges | Yes | Not announced | Not announced | Not announced |
| Macs without a notch | Yes | Yes | Not announced | Not announced |
| File shelf with AirDrop | No | Yes | Not announced | Yes |
NotchNook: $25 once or $3 a month. Checked on October 26, 2026 on each app’s page or in the press; prices and features change, check their sites.
Which one for you?
Another app
You want a file shelf with AirDrop in the notch: NotchNook or Boring Notch. You want a free, open-source app: Boring Notch.
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