MacBook Notch Apps and Games: What Each Does
What MacBook notch apps and notch games say about themselves, and where a pixel pet that lives in the notch fits.
The Takeaway: This page covers what Boring Notch, Notchmeister, NotchNest and TopNotch say about themselves on their own pages. Nibbii is a pixel pet that lives in your MacBook notch.
1. What Notch Apps Do
The table lists the apps in alphabetical order. Every fact about an app other than Nibbii comes from that app's own page, linked below. If a page says nothing about a topic, the table says "Not stated on their site." Pages change, so check an app's page for its current macOS version and price before you download.
- Facts about Nibbii come from this site.
- Facts about Boring Notch come from its GitHub page, as of October 2026.
- Facts about Notchmeister come from the App Store page, as of October 2026.
- Facts about NotchNest come from notchnest.app, as of October 2026.
- Facts about TopNotch come from topnotch.app, as of October 2026.
| App | What it is | macOS | Price or licence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boring Notch | A music control centre in the notch with a visualizer. The README also lists calendar integration, a file shelf and a macOS HUD replacement. | macOS 14 Sonoma or later. | The GitHub page lists the GPL-3.0 licence. |
| Nibbii | A pixel pet that lives in your MacBook notch. On a Mac with no notch, it draws its own perch at the top of the screen. | Nibbii is a Mac app and requires macOS 15+. | The base app is free to keep; Lifetime Pro is a one-time payment of $9.99 (pricing). |
| Notchmeister | Effects that play while your mouse cursor travels underneath the notch. | macOS 11.0 or later. | Free. |
| NotchNest | A quick-access hub in the notch: calendar, clipboard, notes, Pomodoro, music, file drop and camera mirror. | macOS 14 and later, with Apple Silicon listed. | Free on the Mac App Store, with limits on the free tier and Premium as a monthly or Lifetime purchase. The amounts are on its page. |
| TopNotch | Makes the notch disappear. The page lists dynamic wallpaper support, multiple display support and an option to add rounded corners to your wallpaper. | macOS 11.0 or newer. | A free download. |
The table doesn't rank these apps. Which one suits you depends on what you want in the notch.
After an iPhone-style Dynamic Island on your Mac? The Dynamic Island for Mac guide covers the apps that call themselves one, and the Live Activities Apple shows in the menu bar.
2. Notch Games
NotchNest's page lists a game called Infinity Run among the tools it bundles.
Nibbii has mini games you play with your pet. In Wake-Up, you tap when your pet wakes up. Wake-Up is free. The other arcade mini games are Pro.
3. Where a Pixel Pet Fits
Nibbii is a pixel pet that lives in your MacBook notch. On a Mac with no notch, it draws its own perch at the top of the screen.
It reacts to music playing on your Mac. Roaming around the desktop is a Pro feature.
Nibbii is designed to sit quietly in the background while it keeps you company. It also has Focus Buddy and focus sprints (Pro). With optional AI chat, it remembers what you tell it. AI chat is an optional Pro feature.
4. Getting Nibbii
Give your notch a little life.
Nibbii is a Mac app and requires macOS 15+. The base app is free to keep: one starter pet, two worlds, core care and play, simple essentials, and growth through Level 10. Pro lets you collect all 11 pets and 22 worlds as you play. Pet state and memories are stored locally by default.
See the download page, the pricing page, the MacBook notch pet page, the Mac desktop pet guide and the FAQ.
Meet your new desk companion
Nibbii is a pixel pet that lives in your MacBook notch. The base app is free to keep. AI chat is an optional Pro feature.
macOS 15+ and works with or without a notch