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Notchkin

Notchkin is a unique notes application designed to reside directly in the notch area of your MacBook screen.

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Our verdict

Who it's for

Notes that live in your Mac's notch for instant access

Who should look elsewhere

No cross-device syncing (e.g., iPhone, iPad) due to local-only design.

Pros

  • +Seamlessly integrates into the MacBook notch for unobtrusive access.
  • +Designed for speed and minimal resource usage.
  • +Prioritizes user privacy with local-only storage and no cloud syncing.
  • +Offers essential note-taking features without unnecessary complexity.

Cons

  • −No cross-device syncing (e.g., iPhone, iPad) due to local-only design.
  • −Limited advanced features compared to full-fledged note applications.
  • −Specific to macOS, not available on other operating systems.

Key features

  • ✓Quick capture via keyboard shortcut (⌘⇧N)
  • ✓Clipboard content conversion to note via shortcut (⌥⇧V)
  • ✓Hashtag-based organization and instant search
  • ✓Rich text formatting (bold, italic, underline, strikethrough)
  • ✓Checklists, bullet, and numbered lists
  • ✓Customizable accent colors, fonts, and sizes
  • ✓Local note storage on your Mac
  • ✓Trackpad swipe navigation between notes

Pricing

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