AirBuddy 3 vs. Notchy

Looking for a free AirBuddy alternative? Notchy is a free notch-centered collection of utilities. AirBuddy 3 is a $20 device companion for AirPods, batteries, peripherals, widgets, audio, and automation.

The short answer

Choose Notchy for a free Dynamic Island with many general Mac tools. Choose AirBuddy 3 when AirPods and the rest of your device setup are the point, including Magic Handoff, per-display widgets, Audio Input Lock, alerts, and device-aware automation.

More than an AirPods popup

AirBuddy identifies individual AirPods and Beats models, understands their capabilities, and refreshes compatible device definitions over the air. Its goal is to be the most reliable Mac companion for AirPods and Beats across device generations.