Live activity
live-activity stack in the notch vs the menu bar
The menu bar is always there; live-activity stack in NotNotch is glanceable and then gone. Notifications sit in front of music and weather; swipe moves between them.
Last updated 2026-10-09
When the notch is better
Use live-activity stack 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. live-activity stack complements them.