# A Mac notch app with clipboard history, a file shelf and timers in one

> Which Mac notch apps put clipboard history, a file shelf, timers, a teleprompter and a mirror in one app? Compared from official pages, with prices.

Canonical: https://www.notchstar.com/guides/mac-notch-app-clipboard-file-shelf-timers/
Last updated: 2026-11-04

Published 2026-11-04.

## At a glance

| App | Price | Requirements | Good fit for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [NotchStar](https://www.notchstar.com/) | $4 once, up to 3 Macs, 7 day trial | macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon or Intel | Ten tools in one app, including clipboard history, a file shelf with AirDrop, timers, a teleprompter, a camera mirror and a Screenshot Tray. |
| [Droppy](https://getdroppy.app/) | $9.99 once, 2 Macs, 3 day trial | macOS 14 | Clipboard, file tray, Pomodoro, a teleprompter and capture tools, with free updates. |
| [Notchy](https://notchy.dev/) | $24.99 once, 1 Mac, 7 day trial | macOS 13 or later | The widest list of the group: clipboard, shelf, Pomodoro, a teleprompter called Cuely, a mirror and a screenshot shelf. |
| [NotchNest](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6747612321) | Free, with in app purchases: Lifetime $14.99 | macOS 14.0 or later | Clipboard history with AI tools, a file tray with AirDrop, Pomodoro and a mirror, from the Mac App Store. |
| [NotchBox](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6737410946) | Free, with an in app purchase for Pro at $4.99 | macOS 13.0 or later | Clipboard, file shelf, countdown, stopwatch and Pomodoro timers and a camera mirror, from the Mac App Store. |
| [Atoll](https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/Atoll) | Free, GPL 3.0 | macOS 14.0 or later | A free, open source notch app with clipboard, a shelf and timers. |

Prices and availability were checked on 4 November 2026. Verify the linked product page before buying.

NotchStar, Droppy and Notchy each put clipboard history, a file shelf, timers and a teleprompter in one Mac notch app. NotchStar costs $4 once for up to three Macs and needs macOS 14 or later with no account. Droppy costs $9.99 once and Notchy $24.99 once, both as of 4 November 2026. The table above shows the rest.

## What "all in one" means here

A notch app opens when you hover over the notch. The useful ones replace several small utilities: a clipboard manager, a drop zone for files, a timer, a prompter for scripts and a camera preview. This guide checks which apps list each of those six on their own pages. "Not stated" means the official page does not say, which is not the same as "no".

## Which tools each app lists

| App | Clipboard history | File shelf | Timers | Teleprompter | Camera mirror | Screenshots |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NotchStar | Yes | Yes, with AirDrop | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, Screenshot Tray |
| Droppy | Yes | Yes | Yes, Pomodoro | Yes | Not stated | Capture tools |
| Notchy | Yes | Yes | Yes, Pomodoro | Yes, called Cuely | Yes | Yes, a screenshot shelf |
| NotchNest | Yes, with AI tools | Yes, with AirDrop | Yes, Pomodoro | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| NotchBox | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Yes | Not stated |
| Atoll | Yes | Yes | Yes | Not stated | Not stated | Not stated |

Sources are each app's own website or store listing, read on 4 November 2026. NotchNook is left out of the table because its official page lists a file tray, timers and a camera mirror, while its Pro launch post on Product Hunt on 3 November 2026 also names clipboard history and a teleprompter. Read its page for the current list.

## What you pay and how many Macs it covers

| App | Price | Macs per license | Trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| NotchStar | $4 once | Up to 3 | 7 days, and a 7 day refund |
| Droppy | $9.99 once | 2 | 3 days, and a 14 day refund |
| Notchy | $24.99 once | 1 | 7 days, and a 14 day refund |
| NotchNest | Lifetime $14.99 as an in app purchase | Not stated | Not stated |
| NotchBox | Pro $4.99 as an in app purchase | Not stated | Not stated |
| Atoll | Free | Not applicable | Not applicable |

Prices as of 4 November 2026. Droppy also shows its price in euros, and Notchy in euros and pounds. Check the official page for your region.

## Where NotchStar fits

NotchStar keeps the scope at ten tools and a low price: Home with Now Playing, Shelf, Clipboard, Calendar and Reminders, Quick Notes, Timers, Teleprompter, Mirror, System stats and Disk. The Screenshot Tray keeps each new screenshot under the notch so you can drag it into a chat, an email or a folder. Clipboard history stays in memory, holds up to 50 items and skips copies that a password manager marks as concealed. [The safety guide](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/is-notchstar-safe/) lists every permission and what leaves your Mac.

Its limits are real. It needs macOS 14, so it does not run on a Mac that stops at macOS 13. The code is closed. It does not include live activities, Face Unlock, window management or AI chat.

## When to pick another app

- **Pick Notchy** if you need macOS 13, or want one app with the longest tool list and are fine with $24.99 for one Mac.
- **Pick Droppy** if you want capture tools and a second Mac at $9.99.
- **Pick Atoll** if free and open source matters more than anything else.
- **Pick NotchNest or NotchBox** if you prefer to buy through the Mac App Store.

For a wider comparison with dates and sources, read [the best Mac notch apps compared fairly](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/best-mac-notch-apps/). To see what the clipboard tool does in detail, read [Mac clipboard history in the notch](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/mac-clipboard-history-in-the-notch/).

## Sources

- [NotchStar](https://www.notchstar.com/), [Droppy](https://getdroppy.app/), [Notchy](https://notchy.dev/) and [Notchy pricing](https://notchy.dev/pricing), read on 4 November 2026.
- [NotchNest on the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6747612321) and [NotchBox on the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id6737410946), read on 4 November 2026.
- [Atoll on GitHub](https://github.com/Ebullioscopic/Atoll), read on 4 November 2026.

## Quick answers.

### Which Mac notch app has clipboard history, a file shelf and timers?

NotchStar, Droppy, Notchy, NotchNest, NotchBox and Atoll all list these. NotchStar costs $4 once for up to 3 Macs. Droppy is $9.99 once and Notchy is $24.99 once, as listed on 4 November 2026.

### Do I need a different app for each tool?

No. The apps in this guide put the tools in one place. The differences are price, how many Macs a license covers, the macOS version you need and the extra tools.

### Which of these needs an account?

NotchStar and Notchy state that no account is needed. Check the official page of any other app before you buy.

### Is there a free option?

Atoll is free and open source. NotchNest and NotchBox are free to download with paid upgrades.

## Related

- [The best Mac notch apps in 2026, compared fairly](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/best-mac-notch-apps/): Compare thirteen Mac notch apps from their official pages, with prices, requirements, strengths, limits and who each one suits. Updated 4 November 2026.
- [Mac clipboard history in the notch: how to use it well](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/mac-clipboard-history-in-the-notch/): Why a clipboard history helps, how to search it, what it should never record, and how NotchStar's notch version handles privacy.
- [A file shelf for Mac: stop stacking files on the Desktop](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/airdrop-shelf-for-mac/): A file shelf is a temporary holding area for drag and drop. Learn the workflow, why it beats the Desktop, and how an AirDrop zone speeds up sharing.
- [Using a teleprompter on your Mac for calls and video](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/teleprompter-on-mac/): How to read a script on camera without looking like you are reading: placement, pacing, writing for the ear and a notch based setup.
- [How to run a Pomodoro timer on your Mac](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/pomodoro-timer-on-mac/): The Pomodoro technique in practice: block lengths, breaks, what to do when you get interrupted, and how to run it from the Mac notch.
- [Is NotchStar safe? Signing, permissions and what it sends](https://www.notchstar.com/guides/is-notchstar-safe/): NotchStar is signed and notarized by Apple, needs no account and sends nothing unless you opt in. See every permission it asks for and how to check it yourself.