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Cove vs Boring Notch

Boring Notch is a free, open-source music-focused notch app. Cove's free tier goes much further, with widgets, a shelf, capture and on-device dictation.

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Cove vs Boring Notch at a glance
CoveBoring Notch
PriceFree · Pro $5 onceFree
Pricing modelOne-time, price lockedOpen source
PlatformmacOS 14 Sonoma or later, Apple SiliconmacOS

Where Cove wins

  • Many more free features
  • Weather, maps, calendar and shortcuts widgets
  • Optional $5 Pro toolbox

Where Boring Notch is strong

  • Open source
  • Great music visualiser

Boring Notch details are taken from Boring Notch's website as of October 2026. Prices and features may change.