Why choose Pro as your Atoll alternative
Need an Atoll alternative for an external monitor or a Mac without a notch? NotchNook Pro lets you select the screens where the Nook appears. Keep files, clipboard and Calendar available on your working display. [1][2]
NotchNook Pro is our first recommendation for an Apple silicon working setup that includes external displays. You can choose the screens that show the Nook, including displays without a physical notch. [1][2]
NotchNook Pro: keep your work within reach
Put a document in Tray, hold files in Pockets as you switch destinations and recover earlier copied text through clipboard search. The workspace can stay useful when you move from gathering material to checking Calendar and preparing the presentation. [2]
Prompter puts the script near the camera, while Claude Code and Codex interactions support development sessions, questions and approvals. AI Usage shows usage limits and renewal. Choose Liquid Glass or solid black and organize the widgets for the tasks you use. [2]
Two alternatives for different requirements
Boring Notch is free and open source under GPL. Its README documents additional installation steps and an unidentified-developer warning at first launch. [11]
DynamicLake advertises a broad utility set and plugins; its purchase page lists Intel and Apple silicon support and up to three devices. It is relevant when those hardware or licensing requirements matter to your setup. [14][21]
Use the trial to test the transition
Pro requires Apple silicon and macOS 14.6 or later. The regular lifetime license is $19 for two Macs, and the 48-hour trial needs no card. Two displays connected to one Mac are not two separate Mac activations. [1]
Get NotchNook Pro at lo.cafe. Try all Pro features for 48 hours without a card, then choose the $19 lifetime license for two Macs or the monthly plan. Pro requires Apple silicon and macOS 14.6 or later. [1]
Also read NotchNook Pro vs Atoll.