# Halo for Mac

> A Dynamic Island for the notch, or for screens without one.

Halo shows notifications, now playing, upcoming meetings with a join button and which app holds the microphone in an island at the top of the screen. It also offers hold-to-talk dictation, alerts when Claude Code or Codex needs input, and works on displays without a notch.

## Facts

- Price: Paid up front
- Developer: Otabek Abdiraimov
- Category: Windows & Desktop
- Website: https://halo-mac.com/
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/halo/

## Questions

### How much does Halo cost?

Halo is paid software, bought up front from halo-mac.com.

### Where can I download Halo for Mac?

Download Halo from the developer's website (halo-mac.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### What are good alternatives to Halo?

Other windows & desktop apps for Mac worth a look are Boring Notch (open source), NotchNook (one-time purchase), Hushtop (one-time purchase) and DynamicHorizon (one-time purchase).

## Alternatives in Windows & Desktop

- [Boring Notch](https://macworthy.com/apps/boring-notch/): A free, open-source notch companion. (Open source)
- [NotchNook](https://macworthy.com/apps/notchnook/): A drop-down shelf of widgets that lives in the notch. (One-time purchase)
- [Hushtop](https://macworthy.com/apps/hushtop/): A notch panel for music, meetings and coding agents. (One-time purchase)
- [DynamicHorizon](https://macworthy.com/apps/dynamichorizon/): Turns the notch into a Dynamic Island. (One-time purchase)
- [NotchMind](https://macworthy.com/apps/notchmind/): Turns the MacBook notch into a small control centre. (One-time purchase)
- [Tuck](https://macworthy.com/apps/tuck/): A quieter menu bar, with hidden icons a click away. (Free + Pro)
- [Rectangle](https://macworthy.com/apps/rectangle/): Window snapping with keyboard shortcuts. (Open source)
- [Magnet](https://macworthy.com/apps/magnet/): Snap windows into place by dragging. (One-time purchase)

Tags: notch, notifications, dictation