Fide Island
Media, translation, and system shortcuts around the MacBook notch
About Fide Island
Fide Island turns the empty space around the MacBook camera notch into a quiet, fluid quick-actions panel for media playback information, Apple Notes, on-device translation, Calendar, Files, Clipboard, quick calculations, and system feedback. Translation uses the Apple Translation framework on macOS 15 and later, with text processed on-device. The app is local-first: its current source contains no custom analytics or telemetry, and optional permissions are enabled only when needed.
Best for
Best use cases
View media playback status and control playback
Translate on-device in the notch area
Quickly access Notes, Calendar, Files, and Clipboard
Perform quick calculations or view system feedback
Features
Media controls
View playback metadata, cover art, progress, and transport controls for supported Mac media sessions.
On-device translation
Translate supported languages in the notch using the Apple Translation framework; text is processed on-device.
Quick actions panel
Quickly use Apple Notes, Calendar, Files, Clipboard, and quick calculations around the camera notch.
Local-first privacy
Current source contains no custom analytics or telemetry; optional permissions are enabled only when needed.
Pros
- 3-day trial with no card and no auto-renewal
- Translation text is processed on-device
- Local-first; current source contains no custom analytics or telemetry
Cons
- Translation requires macOS 15 or later
- Not yet signed or notarized through the Apple Developer Program; Gatekeeper may show an unverified developer warning
Pricing Plans
Subscription plan
- For one user on their own Mac
- Localized by Paddle
- Cancel anytime
* Pricing information is for reference only. Please refer to the latest announcement on Fide Island's official website.