BrimBrim, Alcove or Boring Notch?
Three ways to get a Dynamic Island on your Mac. Here are the facts that matter before you choose, as each developer states them on its own website.
At a glance
| Topic | Brim | Alcove | Boring Notch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | €14.99, one-time | $14.99, one-time purchase | Free and open source (GPL-3.0) |
| Trial | 7 days of every feature, no card | 72 hours | Not needed |
| Macs per license | Up to 3 | Up to 3 devices at a time | No license |
| Updates | All 1.x updates included | All future updates included | Free |
| Minimum macOS | macOS 14 Sonoma | Not stated on its website | macOS 14 Sonoma |
| Lock Screen widgets | Yes: now playing and a battery-life estimate | Yes, listed on its website | On its roadmap, not available yet |
Checked on September 19, 2026 on tryalcove.com (home page and FAQs) and on Boring Notch’s GitHub page (README and license). Prices and features change: please check each developer’s website. Alcove and Boring Notch belong to their respective owners. This page is published by RMJD Group SRL, the maker of Brim.
Why people choose Brim
- A real trial: every feature for 7 days, with no account and no card.
- Lock Screen widgets: now playing and your remaining battery life right under the clock, while your clipboard, files, calendar and notifications stay hidden.
- AirPods and Beats with their real image and battery level.
- Eight languages and a Mac-like design, in light and dark.
- Private by design: no account, no analytics, no tracking.
- Pay once in euros, VAT included, sold by a company based in Belgium.
Download Brim for free and see for yourself, or read the FAQ.