Appearance
Dark Mode in the notch vs the menu bar
The menu bar is always there; Dark Mode in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. The companion follows system light and dark appearance.
Last updated 2027-03-18
When the notch is better
Use Dark Mode in the notch when you want a short live view without another icon in the menu bar.
When the menu bar stays
NotNotch does not hide Control Center or system extras. Dark Mode complements them.