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Percolate vs NotchStar

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Percolate compared with NotchStar
DetailPercolate logo PercolateNotchStar logo NotchStar
What it doesCoffee blend design and roast tracking for home roasters Native Mac control center in the notch with clipboard, files, media, calendar, timers and more
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inNZ Not given
Pricing modelPaid Paid
PricingUS$30 per year. New accounts get a 14-day trial without entering a card, including up to 10 AI blend designs. $4 USD once, one license for up to 3 Macs, 7 day free trial, 7 day refund policy
Key features
  • Green bean inventory tracking
  • AI-assisted blend design
  • Manual blend design
  • Roast timing and event capture
  • Tasting notes and roast history
  • Stock management with weights and prices
  • Flavor profile ratings
  • Brew style preferences
  • Android and web app access
  • 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
  • Works with any roasting machine, no machine-specific setup required
  • Comprehensive record-keeping linking beans, roasts and tastings
  • Blend suggestions checked against actual inventory
  • Preferences respected in blend recommendations
  • 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)2 +2 (up) since last check5 +3 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)02
Citation Flow (Majestic)017
Referring domains (Majestic)03

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