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Ledge vs Crest

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Ledge compared with Crest
DetailLedge logo LedgeCrest logo Crest
What it doesA Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
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Pricing modelPaid Paid
Pricing$19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy Crest Pro: $14.99 once (use on 2 Macs, updates through Crest 7). Crest Cloud + Drop add-on: 50 GB for $4.99/month or $39.99/year; 200 GB for $7.99/month or $79.99/year. 7-day free trial of everything with no card required.
Key features
  • Catch any file dragged toward the notch
  • Route files to apps as the right format automatically
  • Open shelf with keyboard shortcut or click the notch
  • Works on Macs with or without a notch
  • No internet required for file handling
  • Universal binary for Apple silicon and Intel
  • Notarized by Apple and signed with Developer ID
  • Real preview tiles with file type badges
  • Minimal disk space requirement
  • Display Claude Code permission prompts on the MacBook notch
  • Answer with Allow or Deny with a single tap
  • View full command details before approving
  • Answer Claude's multiple-choice questions from the notch
  • Support for Codex CLI
  • Support for GitHub Copilot CLI
  • Visible on any display, even over fullscreen apps
  • Works with Claude Code's native hook system
What makes it different
  • Converts the same file to the right format for each destination automatically
  • One-time $19 purchase with no subscription
  • Works on both notched and notch-less Macs
  • 7-day refund policy with no questions asked
  • Shows prompts on the notch, visible over any fullscreen app or external display
  • One-time purchase with no subscription required
  • Uses native hooks instead of patching or injecting
  • No API key or extra signup required
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)29 +1 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)109
Citation Flow (Majestic)2331
Referring domains (Majestic)9107

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