Mac notch apps, and what to use on Windows
Apps such as Alcove, NotchNook, The Boring Notch and Isle are made for the Mac notch, so they do not run on Windows. Pastidy gives Windows its own notch, with a searchable clipboard history and everyday tools in one bar.
Last updated 21 October 2026
Mac-only notch apps
Alcove, NotchNook, The Boring Notch, NotchFlow, DynamicNotch and Isle are listed as Mac apps. They cannot be installed on Windows.
Notch-style apps for Windows
Notchify and DynamicWin are Windows apps that recreate the Dynamic Island style at the top of the screen.
What Pastidy does differently
Pastidy is built around your clipboard. Every copy and screenshot is saved in a searchable visual history, and the notch keeps it one keystroke away. Your history stays on your PC, and the notch also holds timers, notes, weather, music and a file converter.
Choosing between them
If you want a Mac-style look or a music visualizer, compare the Windows apps above. If you want a clipboard history in a notch, try Pastidy.
Questions and answers
Is there an Alcove for Windows?
Alcove is listed as a Mac app. For Windows, Pastidy is a notch with a searchable clipboard history.
Is there a NotchNook for Windows?
NotchNook is listed for Mac only. Pastidy is a Windows notch with a clipboard history and everyday tools.
Is Pastidy a Boring Notch alternative on Windows?
The Boring Notch is a Mac app focused on music. Pastidy is for Windows and focuses on clipboard history, with a music tab too.