Crest vs Alcove
Side-by-side comparison for macOS
Crest
6.0Notch utility with widgets
Alcove
8.0Utility to add Dynamic Island like features to notch area
| Metric | Crest | Alcove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Utilities | Utilities |
| AI Score | 6.0 | 8.0 |
| 30-day Installs | 45 | 175 |
| 90-day Installs | 45 | 595 |
| 365-day Installs | 47 | 3.1K |
| Version | 6.5.3 | 1.7.7 |
| Auto-updates | Yes | Yes |
| Deprecated | No | No |
| GitHub Stars | 3.9K | 323 |
| GitHub Forks | 522 | 5 |
| Open Issues | 82 | 10 |
| License | MIT | — |
| Language | C# | — |
| Last GitHub Commit | 4mo ago | 7mo ago |
| First Seen | Oct 9, 2026 | Dec 24, 2024 |
Reviews
Crest
Crest is a macOS utility that enhances the notch area with customizable widgets, offering users a unique way to manage and display information. It benefits those who want to make the most of their device's notch space with a sleek and functional design.
Crest allows users to manage and customize the notch area on their macOS devices with various widgets.
Pros
- + Customizable widgets for the notch area
- + Auto-update feature ensures the app stays current
- + Strong GitHub community support with high stars and forks
Cons
- - Low recent installs may indicate niche appeal
- - Limited direct community discussion or feedback
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