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TapNoise vs NotchPop

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TapNoise compared with NotchPop
DetailTapNoise logo TapNoiseNotchPop logo NotchPop
What it doesSatisfying keyboard sounds for your Mac with Tappy, a desktop buddy Dynamic Island for Mac with music, files, clipboard and focus
StageNot given Startup
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelPaid Not given
PricingSolo: US$14.99 for 1 Mac (launch price US$5.99 for first 500 licenses); Duo: US$20.99 for 2 Macs (launch price US$7.99 for first 500 licenses). One-time payment with 7-day money-back guarantee. NotchPop for 1 Mac: $3.99 USD (one-time); NotchPop for 2 Macs: $6.99 USD (one-time, save 12%); NotchPop for 5 Macs: $14.99 USD (one-time, save 25%). Includes 7-day free trial with all tools unlocked.
Key features
  • Clean Mode for safe keyboard cleaning
  • Knock commands for music control and screen locking
  • Guard Mode with theft alarm and charger detection
  • Agent Sounds for Claude Code, Cursor and Codex
  • Song Mode to play melodies while typing
  • Real-time typing speed and daily streak tracking
  • Automatic silence during calls and meetings
  • Break buddy reminders to prevent typing strain
  • Media Island: Play, pause, skip and switch speakers for music playback
  • Drop Shelf: Temporarily store files for easy access and transfer
  • Clipboard History: Search and pin copied items on your Mac
  • Focus & Hydration: 25-minute Pomodoro countdown timer with hydration reminders
  • Calendar with meeting joins: View month and day agenda, join Zoom, Google Meet and Teams calls in one click
  • Developer Activity: Track Claude Code, Codex and Cursor progress and usage
  • Message Replies: Quick replies to iMessage and WhatsApp without switching apps
  • Weather & Utilities: View current temperature, rain chance and forecast
  • Over 20 native extensions including Spotify, Google Meet, Zoom, Discord and more
What makes it different
  • Detects key pressure through motion sensor for responsive volume
  • One-time purchase with all features and updates included forever
  • Responsive desktop companion that reacts to typing and system events
  • Works with AI coding agents to notify when tasks complete
  • Works with or without a physical notch on any Mac
  • Lifetime license with one-time payment and future updates included
  • Data stays on your Mac with local processing for clipboard and files
  • Native Swift and SwiftUI app built specifically for macOS behavior
  • Seven-day free trial with all tools unlocked before purchase
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)15 −4 (down) since last check11 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)74
Citation Flow (Majestic)2324
Referring domains (Majestic)2029

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