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Ledge vs Many Displays

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Ledge compared with Many Displays
DetailLedge logo LedgeMany Displays logo Many Displays
What it doesA Mac utility that turns the notch into a shelf for catching and routing files to apps Mac windows back in place after sleep or unlock, automatically and instantly
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Pricing$19 USD one-time purchase with 14-day free trial and 7-day refund policy $19 USD one-time payment for one person on up to 3 Macs. Includes one year of updates; last version of that year works forever. Free 14-day trial.
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
  • Automatic window restoration after wake, unlock, login or monitor reconnection
  • Distinguishes identical monitors by system UUID and physical port
  • Fast restore without app communication, around 20ms for hundreds of windows
  • Restores display arrangement including resolution, refresh rate, rotation and HDR
  • Restores windows across all virtual desktops (Spaces)
  • Visual feedback with soft blur and countdown during restore
  • No setup required, learns layout automatically while you work
  • Private by design with no network access or analytics
  • Goes idle with no external displays connected
  • Distinguishes layouts per display combination
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
  • Works reliably with identical monitors that macOS cannot distinguish by standard means
  • Fast and never hangs because it reads the window server directly instead of querying each application
  • Open source code published under Functional Source License with MIT conversion after two years
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Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)29 +1 (up) since last check1 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)1013
Citation Flow (Majestic)2323
Referring domains (Majestic)913

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