Music & Media
Control Apple Music, Spotify, or any media app. See album art, skip tracks, and adjust volume without leaving your current app.
For macOS 14 Sonoma & later
Dynamic Island
for Mac
Transform your MacBook's notch into a powerful, interactive Dynamic Island with beautiful notifications, live activities, and buttery-smooth animations.
Interactive Demo
Try it yourself
Click the buttons below to see how Apple Lake handles different notifications
This is a web simulation. The real app has even smoother animations!
Features
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Thoughtfully designed features that enhance your Mac experience without getting in the way.
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Fluid Transitions
Silky 120fps animations that feel native to macOS, powered by Metal and Core Animation.
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Instant Notifications
Glanceable alerts for messages, calls, and apps that expand on hover.
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Live Activities
Real-time updates for music, timers, downloads, and meetings — right in your notch.
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Swipe Gestures
Swipe, tap, and long-press interactions that feel effortless on trackpad.
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Customizable HUDs
Design your own heads-up displays with flexible layout controls.
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iPhone Integration
See incoming calls, messages, and iPhone notifications in your Dynamic Island.
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Privacy First
Zero data collection, no account required, works entirely offline.
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Native Performance
Built in Swift with zero Electron bloat — uses less than 0.5% CPU.
USE CASES
Built for how you work
Whether you're coding, creating, or just browsing — Apple Lake adapts to your workflow.
Timers & Focus
Pomodoro timers, meeting countdowns, and reminders that gently appear in your notch.
Notifications
See Slack messages, emails, and calendar alerts without disrupting your flow.
System Monitoring
CPU, memory, network speed, and battery status — always visible, never intrusive.
Calls & Meetings
Incoming calls expand elegantly. See who's calling and answer in one click.
Your privacy is sacred
Apple Lake is designed with privacy at its core. We don't collect personal data, don't require an account, and work entirely offline. Your Mac, your data, your control.
- ✓ No analytics or tracking
- ✓ No account required
- ✓ Works 100% offline
- ✓ No data leaves your Mac
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What Macs are compatible with Apple Lake?
Apple Lake works on any Mac with a notch running macOS 14 Sonoma or later. This includes MacBook Pro 14" and 16" (2021+), MacBook Air M2 (2022+), and MacBook Air M3 (2024+). The app also works on Macs without a notch, displaying as a floating island.
Is Apple Lake free?
Yes! Apple Lake is free to download and use. Just download it from our website and start enjoying the Dynamic Island experience on your Mac.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Apple Lake works without any account. Just download, install, and enjoy — no sign-up required.
Is my data collected or shared?
Absolutely not. Apple Lake doesn't collect any personal data, doesn't include analytics, and works entirely offline. We believe your Mac should be private.
Does Apple Lake affect battery life?
Apple Lake is incredibly lightweight, using less than 0.5% CPU and 40MB RAM. It's built in native Swift with Metal acceleration, so battery impact is negligible — you won't notice any difference.
Does it work with third-party apps?
Yes! Apple Lake integrates with Spotify, Slack, Discord, Zoom, Teams, WhatsApp, Telegram and dozens of other popular apps. It also shows all standard macOS notifications in the Dynamic Island.
Is Apple Lake notarized by Apple?
Yes, Apple Lake is fully notarized by Apple, meaning it passes Apple's security checks and can be installed without any Gatekeeper warnings.
Can I customize the appearance?
Absolutely! Apple Lake offers extensive customization: themes, colors, sizes, animation speeds, sounds, and more. You can also create custom widgets and layouts.
Does it support non-notch MacBooks?
Yes! On Macs without a notch, Apple Lake displays as a beautiful floating island at the top of your screen. It works great on any Mac running macOS 14 or later.
Does it support external displays?
Yes! Apple Lake can show the Dynamic Island on external displays as a floating island. You can configure which displays show the island in settings.
Ready to transform your Mac?
Download Apple Lake today and experience the Dynamic Island your MacBook deserves.
macOS 14 Sonoma or later • No account required • 100% free