What is Perch?
Transform your Mac's notch into a powerful productivity hub. Chat with Apple Intelligence right from your notch. Completely on-device, private, and unlimited—no internet required. Media controls, live weather, camera access, and calendar. Predefined timers and stopwatch for Pomodoro sessions, cooking, or any time tracking needs. Store text snippets and access your complete clipboard history. Quick-access notepad for capturing thoughts instantly. Temporary staging area for files.
Problem
Users rely on multiple disconnected apps for productivity tasks (media control, notes, timers), resulting in fragmented workflows and reduced efficiency. Current solutions require internet access and compromise privacy
Solution
Mac app transforming the notch into a centralized on-device productivity hub offering Apple Intelligence chat, media controls, clipboard history, and quick-access tools
Customers
MacBook Pro/Air users, remote workers, developers, and students prioritizing privacy-focused productivity optimization
Unique Features
Leverages Mac's hardware notch as interactive UI element, fully local processing with Apple Intelligence integration, combines 10+ productivity tools in one space-sensitive interface
User Comments
Revolutionizes Mac workflow organization
Privacy-first approach appreciated
Unexpectedly useful notch utilization
Seamless device integration praised
Requests for Windows/Linux version noted
Traction
Launched 2023
3000+ Product Hunt upvotes
Featured in Apple-focused tech media
5-star average across 800+ App Store reviews
Developer team with previous macOS utility exits
Market Size
MacOS active user base exceeds 100 million devices globally, productivity software market projected to reach $102 billion by 2028
