# Research on Mac notch apps.

> Original statistics on Mac notch apps, counted from each app's own pages: pricing models, one time prices, macOS versions, chips and licences.

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Counts taken from each app's own pages, with the method on every report. Every number comes from one calculation, so the page, its plain text version and llms.txt cannot disagree.

- [Mac Notch App Pricing Statistics 2026: 62 Apps](https://www.notchstar.com/research/mac-notch-app-pricing/): 23 of 62 apps (37%) are a one time purchase, 17 (27%) are free, 17 (27%) have a free tier with paid plans, 2 (3%) are subscription only and 3 (5%) do not state a price. Updated 4 November 2026.
- [Mac Notch App Requirements Stats 2026: 62 Apps](https://www.notchstar.com/research/mac-notch-app-requirements/): 38 of the 55 apps that state a minimum macOS version (69%) need macOS 14 or later. 7 apps do not state one. Updated 4 November 2026.