| Feature | NotchMemo | NotchNook | The Boring Notch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 once | $19 lifetime or $3 a month (Pro) | Free and open source |
| Free trial | 3 days | 48 hours | Not needed |
| Voice typing | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Clipboard history | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Not listed |
| Meeting notes | Yes | Not listed | Not listed |
| Teleprompter | Yes | Yes (Pro) | Not listed |
| Music controls | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| File shelf | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Macs per license | 1 | Up to 2 | Any |
Price
- NotchMemo
- $19 once
- NotchNook
- $19 lifetime or $3 a month (Pro)
- The Boring Notch
- Free and open source
Free trial
- NotchMemo
- 3 days
- NotchNook
- 48 hours
- The Boring Notch
- Not needed
Voice typing
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Not listed
- The Boring Notch
- Not listed
Clipboard history
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Yes (Pro)
- The Boring Notch
- Not listed
Meeting notes
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Not listed
- The Boring Notch
- Not listed
Teleprompter
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Yes (Pro)
- The Boring Notch
- Not listed
Music controls
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Yes
- The Boring Notch
- Yes
File shelf
- NotchMemo
- Yes
- NotchNook
- Yes
- The Boring Notch
- Yes
Macs per license
- NotchMemo
- 1
- NotchNook
- Up to 2
- The Boring Notch
- Any
Details were checked on each app’s own page on November 5, 2026. “Not listed” means we couldn’t find it there, so check with them if it matters to you.
Choose NotchMemo if
You want one app for voice typing, your clipboard, your screenshots and your day.
Choose NotchNook if
You want to approve Claude Code and Codex from the notch, use one license on two Macs, or prefer paying monthly.
Stick with The Boring Notch if
You mainly want free music controls and a file tray. It’s a great free option.
Try it yourself
Everything in NotchMemo is free for 3 days, with no card or account.
Mainly after voice typing? See NotchMemo vs Wispr Flow.