HealthyNotch is a macOS menu bar app that uses your Mac's notch to display a mood face reflecting your daily wellness—hydration, breaks, movement, and posture—while keeping all data on-device.
What is HealthyNotch?
HealthyNotch is a native SwiftUI app for macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later. It runs quietly in the menu bar and uses the notch area to show a small face that reflects how well you're pacing your workday. It tracks water intake, break reminders, stand/stretch prompts, posture checks, and gives a daily mood balance. No account, no cloud, no analytics—data never leaves your Mac.
Key Features
- Notch mood face — A small face in the notch changes expression based on your daily wellness pace; no numbers, just an honest read.
- Water tracking — Log hydration from the menu bar without opening another app; get gentle reminders on schedule.
- Break reminders — Eye break reminders prompt you to rest your eyes, and stand/stretch prompts encourage movement.
- Posture checks — Gentle posture alerts help you maintain a healthier sitting position.
- Daily balance — A daily mood score (balance) summarizes how well you've paced your workday.
- Local-first privacy — All health data stays on device; no account, no sign-up, no cloud tracking, no third parties.
- Native performance — Built with SwiftUI for low resource usage; designed to be a quiet menu bar app.
Who is it for?
- Desk workers — Track water intake and take regular breaks without leaving their workflow.
- Remote employees — Use the notch mood face to gauge workday pacing and adjust habits.
- Health-conscious Mac users — Want simple, privacy-preserving habit tracking without subscriptions or cloud accounts.
What can you do with HealthyNotch?
- Log water quickly: From the menu bar, log a glass of water in one click; the notch face updates your hydration progress.
- Schedule breaks: Set break intervals; HealthyNotch sends eye break and stand/stretch reminders at the times you choose.
- Monitor posture: Get gentle posture checks throughout the day to reduce slouching while at your desk.
Pricing
HealthyNotch is a one-time purchase app. The page lists a price of $11.99 (discounted from $19.99). No subscription and no account are required.
FAQ
Does HealthyNotch require an account?
No. HealthyNotch is designed to work without any sign-up—install and use immediately. Your health data never leaves your Mac.
What macOS version does HealthyNotch support?
HealthyNotch requires macOS Sonoma 14.0 or later. It is built natively with SwiftUI for modern Macs.
Is my health data stored in the cloud?
No. HealthyNotch is local-first. All data stays on your device, with no servers, no analytics, and no third-party access.
Is HealthyNotch a subscription?
No. It’s a one-time purchase with no recurring fees.
