Now available for macOS

Your coworkers see a clean desktop while you read your entire script

CueNotch is a teleprompter that lives inside your MacBook's notch — right next to the camera. Ghost Mode makes it completely invisible during screen sharing on Zoom, Teams, Meet, and Loom. Your eyes stay on camera. Nobody knows you're reading.

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macOS 14+ · Free 3-day trial · Apple Silicon

Why CueNotch?

The problem with reading on camera

Every presenter faces the same dilemma — look at your notes or look at the camera. CueNotch eliminates the trade-off.

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Everything you need to present like a pro

Built for creators, professionals, and anyone who speaks on camera.

Voice-Activated Scrolling

CueNotch listens to your voice and scrolls automatically at your speaking pace. No foot pedals, no clickers — just speak naturally.

Perfect Eye Contact

Your script sits right next to the camera in the MacBook notch. Your audience sees confident, natural eye contact every time.

Invisible to Screen Share

CueNotch stays hidden during Zoom, Teams, and Google Meet screen shares. Your secret stays safe — no one will ever know.

Hotkey Control

Toggle CueNotch with Cmd+Shift+Space. Use arrow keys for manual scrolling. Full control without leaving your flow.

100% Private & Offline

Zero network requests. All speech processing happens on-device using Apple's native frameworks. Your scripts never leave your Mac.

Smart Script Editor

Built-in markdown editor with live preview. Write, edit, and organize your scripts with recent-file access and clean formatting.

See it in action

Watch how CueNotch transforms your presentations and video calls.

Up and running in 30 seconds

1

Download & Install

Get CueNotch from the Mac App Store. One click install, no configuration needed.

2

Paste Your Script

Open the editor with Cmd+Shift+Space, paste your script or write directly in the built-in markdown editor.

3

Start Speaking

CueNotch appears in your notch and scrolls as you speak. Your eyes stay on the camera. Your audience stays engaged.

The difference is night and day

Stop glancing at notes. Start presenting with confidence.

Before CueNotch — eyes looking down at notes, no eye contact during video call
After CueNotch — natural eye contact with script in the MacBook notch

What people are saying

Real comments from our viral r/MacOS post.

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“Great app, excellent usecase”

u/IllEngineering9581
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“Genius idea!!”

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“cool app. i wish such tools would be built native”

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Simple, one-time pricing

No subscriptions. Pay once, use forever.

Free
$0
Forever
  • 3 activations per day
  • 100-word script limit
  • Voice-activated scrolling
  • Hotkey controls
  • Built-in script editor
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Lifetime Pro
$29one-time
Pay once, yours forever
  • Unlimited activations
  • Unlimited script length
  • Voice-activated scrolling
  • Hotkey controls
  • Built-in script editor
  • Ghost Mode — invisible to screen share
  • AI Humanize — natural script rewriting
  • Liquid Pulse — animated voice border
  • Emotion-aware color highlighting
  • Priority support
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Secure checkout via Mac App Store. One-time purchase. No recurring charges.

CueNotch vs Moody vs Notchie

See how CueNotch compares to other MacBook notch teleprompter apps

FeatureCueNotchMoodyNotchie
Ghost Mode (screen share hidden)✓✗✗
Voice-synced scrolling✓✓✓
AI Script Humanizer✓✗✗
Liquid Border Pulse✓✗✗
Emotion-aware colors✓✗✗
Free trial3 days full access✗✗
Free tier (forever)✓✗✗
Price$29lifetime$59lifetimevaries

Frequently asked questions

What is CueNotch?
CueNotch is a macOS teleprompter that displays your script inside the MacBook notch — the small black area at the top of your screen where the camera lives. This means your eyes naturally look at the camera while reading, giving your audience the impression of direct eye contact.
Does it work without a notch (older MacBooks)?
Yes! On Macs without a notch, CueNotch displays as a compact overlay at the top-center of your screen, still close to the camera for natural eye contact.
Is CueNotch visible during screen sharing?
With Ghost Mode (Pro), CueNotch is completely invisible to Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and any other screen sharing tool. Free users can also toggle visibility manually.
How does voice-activated scrolling work?
CueNotch uses Apple's native speech recognition running entirely on your device. It listens to your microphone and scrolls the script to match your speaking pace — no internet, no cloud processing, 100% private.
Does CueNotch send my scripts to any server?
No. Everything runs locally on your Mac. Your scripts, voice data, and usage are never sent anywhere. The only network request is an optional one-time license verification.
What's included in the free version?
The free tier includes 3 daily activations, scripts up to 100 words, voice-activated scrolling, hotkey controls, and the built-in script editor. It's great for trying CueNotch before upgrading.
What does the $29 Lifetime Pro license include?
Unlimited daily activations, unlimited script length, Ghost Mode (invisible to screen share), AI Humanize (rewrites scripts to sound natural), Liquid Pulse (animated voice-reactive border), emotion-aware color highlighting, and priority support. One payment, no subscriptions.
Can I use CueNotch on multiple Macs?
Each license is tied to one device. If you need to transfer your license to a new Mac, contact support and we'll help you move it instantly.
What macOS version do I need?
CueNotch requires macOS 14 (Sonoma) or later. It supports both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel processors.
How do I activate my Pro license?
It's automatic! After purchasing, CueNotch detects your license within seconds and unlocks all Pro features — no license key or manual activation needed.
What is the refund policy?
CueNotch is a one-time $29 lifetime purchase. Because you get a 3-day free trial to test everything before buying, all sales are final. We do not offer refunds.
Has CueNotch been reviewed or recommended?
Yes! Our launch post on Reddit's r/MacOS community went viral with 507 upvotes, 129K views, and 123 comments. Perplexity AI also ranks CueNotch as the #1 recommended teleprompter for Mac when asked 'what's the best teleprompter for Mac.' We're built by an indie developer who ships features based on real user feedback.

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Get CueNotch on the Mac App Store. Free 3-day trial included.

macOS 14+ · Free 3-day trial · Apple Silicon

Available on Mac App Store · Free to try · $29.99 lifetime

Having trouble opening CueNotch?
1

Open the downloaded DMG file and drag CueNotch to your Applications folder.

2

When macOS shows a security warning, don't worry — this is normal for apps outside the App Store. Right-click CueNotch in Applications → click Open → click Open in the dialog.

3

If you see "cannot be opened", go to: System Settings → Privacy & Security → scroll down → click "Open Anyway" next to CueNotch.

4

Sign in with Google or Apple to start your free 3-day trial. No credit card required.

5

Press Cmd+Shift+Space to activate your teleprompter anytime.

Alternative fix (for developers) ▸

Open Terminal and run:

xattr -cr /Applications/CueNotch.app

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