Haptiker vs MicroNotch

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Haptiker compared with MicroNotch
Detail	Haptiker	MicroNotch
What it does	Trackpad edge sliders for volume, brightness and keyboard backlight	On-device dictation, clipboard history and tools in your Mac's notch
Stage	Startup	Not given
Founded	2026	Not given
Based in	Not given	GB
Pricing model	Paid	Free trial
Pricing	$4.99 one-time purchase (launch price, regular price $7.99). 7-day free trial of all features. One license works on up to 3 Macs.	Free 3-day trial, then £14.99 one-time (introductory launch price; standard price £19.99 after). Includes all 1.x updates, valid on two Macs, licence never expires.
Key features	Right-edge slider for volume with mute on double-tap Left-edge slider for display brightness, including external monitors on Apple Silicon Macs Top-edge slider for keyboard backlight adjustment Bottom-edge app switcher with flick navigation and double-tap browse Gesture guards ignore two-finger scrolls and mid-pad swipes External monitor brightness control via native DDC/CI On-screen level indicator showing audio output destination Customizable edge width, sensitivity and zone preview Optional activation key requiring fn or left Option key hold	Multi-display support with custom positioning
What makes it different	Controls four trackpad edges instead of just volume and brightness Brightness control follows the cursor across multiple displays including external monitors No subscription, one-time purchase with lifetime access Automatic updates and email support from creators Works on up to 3 Macs with a single license key	On-device dictation without cloud services or API keys All data stays local on your Mac with no cloud syncing required One-time purchase with lifetime licence and all 1.x updates included
Free plan	Not given	Not given
Open source	Not given	Not given
Platforms	Not given	Not given
Public API	Not given	Not given
Community votes	0	0
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)	6 +5 (up) since last check	6 +6 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)	2	0
Citation Flow (Majestic)	22	0
Referring domains (Majestic)	12	0

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