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Sofa Time vs Notch Now

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Sofa Time compared with Notch Now
DetailSofa Time logo Sofa TimeNotch Now logo Notch Now
What it doesTV show and movie tracker for iOS and Android A Mac notch app for saving files, links, images and text for later
StageEstablished Not given
Founded2014 Not given
Based inES AU
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree core experience with optional one-time Premium purchase for advanced features Not given
Key features
  • Discovery across 500+ streaming services
  • Episode and movie tracking with dates and ratings
  • Watchlists and custom collections
  • Premiere notifications and calendar
  • Cloud sync with iCloud, Trakt, Simkl and MDBList
  • Community profiles, follows and comments
  • Customizable themes, icons and layouts
  • Import from TV Time, Trakt, IMDb and Letterboxd
  • Cast, ratings, trailers and reviews
  • 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
What makes it different
  • One-time Premium purchase instead of recurring subscription
  • Independent app with 12 years of continuity
  • Respects user data with export and backup tools
  • Does not host or play streaming content
  • 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
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)23 +1 (up) since last check9 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)90
Citation Flow (Majestic)230
Referring domains (Majestic)1090

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