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Alcove vs Atoll: catalog facts
Alcove	Atoll
Best for: MacBook owners who want the notch to show notifications and media controls	Best for: MacBook owners who want the notch to show useful information
Paid Costs $14.99 to purchase.	Free Offered as a download to try; the homepage does not mention a paid plan.
macOS	macOS
Makes use of the otherwise idle notch area Customisable HUDs for system indicators All 4 strengths for Alcove Makes use of the otherwise idle notch area Customisable HUDs for system indicators Live activities and swipe gestures Native Mac app	Makes use of the otherwise idle notch area Available through Homebrew as a cask
Paid app Closed source All 3 limitations for Alcove Paid app Closed source Mainly useful on Macs with a notch	Only useful on MacBooks with a notch The homepage gives little detail about features
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Not open source	Not open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Alcove tryalcove.com Catalog checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Sources for Atoll getatoll.app Catalog checked October 2, 2026

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