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NotchStar vs Cyanote

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NotchStar compared with Cyanote
DetailNotchStar logo NotchStarCyanote logo Cyanote
What it doesNative Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more Notes, tasks, calendar, habits and a clipboard manager in one local-first app for Mac and Windows
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given 2026
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy $7.99 USD one-time purchase for Mac; $7.99 USD one-time purchase for Windows on Microsoft Store. No subscription, no recurring charges.
Key features
  • 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
  • Notes and code notes with syntax highlighting
  • To-dos and kanban board
  • Calendar with events, due tasks and habits
  • Habit tracking with streak counters
  • System-wide clipboard manager with up to 1,000 items
  • Routines with Pomodoro timer
  • 15 built-in themes and custom typography
  • Instant full-text search across all notes
  • Markdown import and JSON export
  • Password-protected individual notes
What makes it different
  • 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
  • No subscription, no account, no cloud sync—complete privacy and offline-first design
  • Five apps' worth of functionality in a single window for $7.99 one-time purchase
  • 14-day refund policy on Mac version with no reason required
  • Built and maintained by one person who reads every support email
  • Clipboard manager with unlimited history that never expires
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)11 +6 (up) since last check8 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)25
Citation Flow (Majestic)1724
Referring domains (Majestic)319

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