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Arlo vs NotchStar

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Arlo compared with NotchStar
DetailArlo logo ArloNotchStar logo NotchStar
What it doesA Mac app that keeps your day in order and does the parts you hand it Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
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Pricing modelFreemium Paid
PricingArlo Free: $0. Arlo: $25/mo $4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
Key features
  • Morning brief across mail and calendar
  • Mail ranked by importance rather than arrival time
  • Local task agents that draft against your files
  • Mail index that stays on your machine
  • Nothing is sent without your approval
  • Local model support or bring your own Claude subscription
  • Cross-device sync and web access
  • Brief and alerts on phone, web and WhatsApp
  • Clipboard history with search for text, links, images and files
  • File shelf with AirDrop support
  • Now playing controls and artwork
  • Calendar and reminders at a glance
  • Timer, stopwatch and Pomodoro with session tracking
  • Teleprompter with scrolling script
  • Camera mirror for video calls
  • System stats monitoring CPU, memory, disk and network
  • Disk management and cleanup tools
  • Quick notes scratchpad always accessible
What makes it different
  • All mail indexing and files stay on your machine by default
  • App has no ability to send, reply, pay or schedule without you
  • Free tier truly free with no time limit or card required
  • Works offline on your machine
  • Native macOS design with system controls and accessibility support
  • Privacy-first with no account or data collection by default
  • Works on Macs without notch with floating pill interface
  • Lightweight native menu bar app with no Dock icon
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)6 −4 (down) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)12
Citation Flow (Majestic)1617
Referring domains (Majestic)173

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