# NotchOwl

> Tasks, notes, focus timers, and calendar events in your Mac’s notch. One hover away.

NotchOwl is a productivity workspace for Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. Hover over the notch or press Option–N to open tasks, notes, focus timers, and calendar events. Displays without a notch use the top center of the screen.

## Features

- Tasks: plan your day, complete tasks, and carry unfinished work forward.
- Notes: capture thoughts in an autosaving daily notepad. Press Command–Return on a line to turn it into a task.
- Focus: run a countdown or stopwatch, pause, resume, or add five minutes. Timers pause when your Mac sleeps.
- Insights: review completed tasks and active focus time.
- Calendar: optionally read today's events from Apple Calendar. NotchOwl does not create, edit, or delete events.

## Download and lifetime license

[Download for Mac](https://github.com/jswladitya/notchowl-releases/releases/download/v1.1.1-build-12/NotchOwl-1.1.1-12.dmg) — version 1.1.1, build 12. Downloading the installer does not purchase a license.

[Buy Lifetime License](https://checkout.dodopayments.com/buy/pdt_0NnatLjwiNYx5GV9l3FZX?quantity=1&redirect_url=https://www.notchowl.com%2Fsetup-license) — USD 4.9, one payment, up to 3 Macs, lifetime updates, and a 14-day money-back guarantee.

## Setup

Open the DMG and drag NotchOwl to Applications. Find your license key in the email used for your Dodo Payments purchase, paste it into the app, and activate online. [Full setup guide](https://www.notchowl.com/setup-license).

## Frequently asked questions

### How does NotchOwl fit into my day?

Hover over your Mac’s notch or press Option–N to open your workspace. Add a task, start a focus session, jot down a note, or check today’s upcoming events. Close it when you’re ready to work; your running timer stays visible in the notch.

### Can I choose my own focus duration?

Yes. Set a time limit for a task or use a stopwatch when you don’t need a deadline. Pause, resume, or add five minutes as you work. Timers pause when your Mac sleeps, and Insights counts only active focus time.

### Can I turn a note into a task?

Yes. Your daily notepad saves automatically. Put the cursor on a line and press Command–Return to turn that line into a task.

### Do I need a Mac with a notch?

No. On displays without a notch, NotchOwl opens at the top center of the screen, below the menu bar. You can also open a full dashboard. NotchOwl requires macOS 14 or later; the current download is for Apple silicon Macs.

### How does Calendar access work?

Connecting Calendar is optional. The notch workspace shows today’s upcoming events from calendars already added to Apple Calendar on your Mac. macOS calls the permission Full Access, but NotchOwl only reads events. It never creates, edits, or deletes them.

### Does NotchOwl work offline?

Yes, after license activation. Your tasks, notes, and timers work locally, and your planner data stays on your Mac. You’ll need an internet connection for activation, deactivation, and update checks. You can export your planner data as a JSON backup.

### What does the $4.9 license include?

Every NotchOwl feature, lifetime updates, and activation on up to 3 Macs. You pay once, with no subscription. Your purchase includes a 14-day money-back guarantee.

### Is downloading the app free?

The installer is free to download, but you need a paid license to use NotchOwl. After checkout, find your key in the Dodo Payments email and enter it in the Mac app. There is no recurring payment.

### Can I move my license to another Mac?

Yes. In NotchOwl Settings, open the License section and choose Deactivate this Mac. Once deactivation succeeds, use your license key on the new Mac. An internet connection is required, and the 3-Mac activation limit still applies.

### How does the 14-day money-back guarantee work?

If NotchOwl isn’t right for you, contact support within 14 days of purchase to request a refund. Include the email address you used at checkout and your order reference so we can find your purchase.

## Support and policies

[Email support](mailto:adityaships66@gmail.com) for activation help or a refund request within 14 days of purchase.

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