Atoll vs Alcove
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Atoll
7.5Dynamic Island for the MacBook notch
Alcove
8.0Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
| Metric | Atoll | Alcove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 7.5 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 253 | 232 |
| 90-day Installs | 253 | 853 |
| 365-day Installs | 253 | 3.3K |
| Version | 2.2.0 | 1.7.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 2.3K | 323 |
| GitHub Forks | 145 | 5 |
| Open Issues | 115 | 10 |
| License | GPL-3.0 | — |
| Language | Swift | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 11d ago | 4mo ago |
| First Seen | Jun 26, 2026 | Dec 24, 2024 |
Reviews
Atoll
Atoll transforms the MacBook's notch into a customizable Dynamic Island, offering a sleek and functional display area. It enhances productivity and aesthetics for users seeking to maximize their device's features.
Atoll converts the MacBook's notch into a customizable status indicator, similar to the Dynamic Island on iPhones.
Pros
- + Customizable interface for the notch area
- + Enhances device functionality and aesthetics
- + Supports integration with macOS features
Cons
- - Manual updates required
- - Appeals mainly to a niche audience
Alcove
Alcove adds Dynamic Island-like features to the notch area on MacBooks, enabling customizable notifications and controls. It enhances the system status area with interactive elements, benefiting users who want a more interactive and visually appealing experience.
Customizes the MacBook notch area for notifications and controls, similar to the iPhone's Dynamic Island.
Pros
- + Customizable notch area for notifications
- + Integration with macOS notifications
- + Active development and responsive issue handling
Cons
- - Unknown license and development language
- - May be too intrusive for some users