What happens when the NotchStar trial ends

Licence and billing Published 4 November 2026

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When the 7 day trial ends, NotchStar replaces the tool area with a message that says your trial has ended and offers to sell you a key. Your notes, clipboard and settings are untouched. Enter a license key and the tools come back right away.

What you see

The message tells you your trial has ended.
Two buttons: Buy NotchStar for $4 and I have a key. The second opens Settings on the License tab. Prices as of 4 November 2026.
The tab bar, the pin button and Settings still work, so you can reach the License tab.

How the trial is counted

The trial counts whole days from the first launch. In the last three days a small pill in the header shows how many days are left. A clock set backwards counts as day zero, so changing the date does not add days. During the trial there is no license check, because there is no key to check.

What is not touched

The wall is soft. It never deletes or hides anything you made. Your Quick Notes and settings are exactly where you left them. After you activate, they are available again.

If you decide not to buy

Close the app or uninstall it. See how to uninstall NotchStar. You can also ask for a refund within 7 days of buying, covered in the refund page.

To activate, follow activate a license key.

Quick answers.

Does NotchStar delete my notes after the trial?

No. Nothing you created is deleted or hidden. The tools are covered by a prompt until you activate.

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Can I reset the trial?

The trial starts once, on the first launch of an install. Reinstalling is not a supported way to extend it.

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Keep reading.

How to activate your NotchStar license key: Buy NotchStar, then paste the key in Settings, License and press Activate. One key works on up to 3 of your Macs. Prices as of 4 November 2026.
How to get a NotchStar refund: Email hello@notchstar.com within 7 days of buying NotchStar and you get a refund. Payments go through Dodo Payments. Prices as of 4 November 2026.
A scratchpad that is always one hover away: A plain text scratchpad in the notch that saves as you type. Jot down a number, a name or a to do without opening another app.
Does NotchStar work offline and what is the weekly check: NotchStar works offline. A licensed copy checks quietly about once a week, and being offline never revokes the license. Only an explicit refusal can.

Put your notch to work.

Buy it once for $4, activate it in a minute, and keep it. Not sure yet? Try every tool in the browser on the home page, or install the 7 day trial.

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