Answer in a second, then get back to work
A message arrives, the notch shows it, you type a reply and press Send. The app you were in never loses focus.
How it works
- 1
Allow access
Grant Full Disk Access so NotchPop can see new messages. It reads them on your Mac.
- 2
A message arrives
The notch shows who it's from, with their picture when one is saved on your Mac.
- 3
Reply and send
Type in the notch and press Send. Nothing is sent until you do.
What it does
iMessage
See new iMessages and reply through the Messages app.
See new WhatsApp messages and reply in the right chat.
Sender pictures
Contact and group pictures, when your Mac has them.
You press Send
Nothing goes out until you press Send yourself.
Read on your Mac
Messages are read locally and never uploaded.
Clear permissions
Full Disk Access to see messages, Automation for iMessage, Accessibility for WhatsApp.
How other notch apps compare
From our Mac notch app comparison, reviewed September 23, 2026.
| App | Message alerts + reply |
|---|---|
 NotchPop | Included |
 Droppy | Included |
 Alcove | Not listed in published features |
 NotchNook | Not listed in published features |
 The Boring Notch | Not listed in published features |
 Atoll (beta) | Not listed in published features |
 DynamicLake Pro | Included |
 NotchBuddy | Not listed in published features |
 NotchFlow | Not listed in published features |
 Canopy | Not listed in published features |
 Seam | Not listed in published features |
 NotchDrop | Not listed in published features |
 Perch | Not listed in published features |
 MewNotch | Not listed in published features |
More inside the island
Every tool below ships in the same app, for the same one-time price.
Frequently asked
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Competitor features reviewed September 23, 2026 from each app's own site, App Store listing or repository; see the sources. This is NotchPop's own comparison. Send a correction. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners.