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Notch Now vs Crest

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Notch Now compared with Crest
DetailNotch Now logo Notch NowCrest logo Crest
What it doesA Mac notch app for saving files, links, images and text for later Answer Claude Code approvals from your MacBook's notch
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inAU Not given
Pricing modelNot given Paid
PricingNot given 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
  • Drag files, links, images and text to the notch or use keyboard shortcuts
  • Quick Look preview for saved items
  • Add notes and set reminders for items
  • Support for files up to 250 MB
  • Done and Later sections for organizing items
  • Keyboard shortcuts for all actions
  • Local storage with no cloud sync
  • Optional lock for inbox privacy
  • 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
  • Everything stays on your Mac with no account, cloud sync or data collection
  • Seamless integration with macOS notch or top-center tray on other displays
  • Fast drag-and-drop with instant disk writing before UI confirmation
  • Minimal permissions with read-only clipboard access
  • Optional reminders with native notification banners
  • 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)9 +1 (up) since last check8 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)09
Citation Flow (Majestic)031
Referring domains (Majestic)0107

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