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Kishi Notch vs HushNotes

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Kishi Notch compared with HushNotes
DetailKishi Notch logo Kishi NotchHushNotes logo HushNotes
What it doesMacBook notch app that turns your notch into an interactive island for music, meetings, notifications and more, plus a customizable menu bar battery indicator Mac sticky notes that float above every app and stay out of screen shares
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inTR Not given
Pricing modelFree trial Paid
PricingOne-time license: $19.99. Free 7-day trial with all features, no credit card required. One license covers 2 Macs. Kishi Notch Lite on Mac App Store: $9.99 with no free trial. $9.99 one-time purchase
Key features
  • Now Playing with album art, controls and synced lyrics
  • Calendar countdown with one-click Join for Zoom, Google Meet, Teams, Webex or FaceTime
  • AirPods and Bluetooth device battery display for each earbud and case
  • App notifications in the notch with reply functionality
  • Timer and stopwatch with ring countdown display
  • Volume and brightness indicators with draggable sliders
  • Camera and microphone indicator with Voice Isolation option
  • Focus status display and switching
  • Customizable menu bar battery with percentage, charging status and health info
  • File Shelf with AirDrop, clipboard history and earlier notifications
  • Capture text from any app with one keyboard shortcut
  • Floating notes that work on full-screen apps
  • Notes automatically hidden from screen shares and screenshots
  • Hide all notes instantly with one key
  • Lock individual notes with Touch ID or password
  • All notes searchable in one place
  • Markdown support with live preview
  • Customizable paper designs and opacity levels
  • iCloud sync between Macs
  • Connect coding tools with local MCP endpoint
What makes it different
  • Three adaptive island shapes that respond to what's happening on your Mac
  • Private by design with no account, tracking or analytics required
  • Claude Code integration with approval requests and task notifications in the notch
  • Notes stay hidden from screen shares and screenshots by default
  • No account or cloud server required; notes stored only on your Mac
  • Pay once forever with free updates; no subscription
  • Floats above full-screen apps including in all Spaces
  • Access from coding tools is read-only and requires explicit approval
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)1 +1 (up) since last check20 +2 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)211
Citation Flow (Majestic)1919
Referring domains (Majestic)823

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