# Notch Design & Actions

> Redesign your notch. Tap it to launch 26+ actions, shortcuts and wallpapers.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.design.notch.notchdesign](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.design.notch.notchdesign)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.design.notch.notchdesign`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** SYNECORE INTERACTIVES
- **Category:** PERSONALIZATION
- **Downloads:** 672,228
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (1,350 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-19
- **First published:** 2019-07-23
- **Publisher country:** IN
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.design.notch.notchdesign)
- **Website:** [https://notchdesign.github.io/](https://notchdesign.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OWy7t97dvctR61R3feLXkPZ-IHvmclHRGppI6f3-J2g/edit?usp=sharing](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OWy7t97dvctR61R3feLXkPZ-IHvmclHRGppI6f3-J2g/edit?usp=sharing)

## Description

Notch Design lets you redesign the camera cutout area with customizable notch styles, gesture shortcuts, and matching wallpapers. It supports center notch, punch-hole, and dynamic island looks, with portrait and landscape modes, live notch preview, and a wide range of touch shortcuts around the notch. Users can resize and reposition overlays, enable single-tap and double-tap shortcuts for free users, and unlock advanced gestures with Pro plans. It also offers auto-detection of the cutout size, adjustable touch area, wallpaper browsing with phone-style previews, and trending wallpaper suggestions.

Note: The app requires display over other apps permission to render overlays and uses AccessibilityService only when enabled for shortcut actions. It does not read typed content, and some features may vary by Android version or device. Not all devices support lock-screen wallpaper or certain gestures. A blacklisted-app option helps disable touch controls where needed, and premium plans unlock exclusive designs and ad-free use. For help, contact support.

## Rankings

- #85,250 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_CONTACTS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS`
- `android.permission.SET_WALLPAPER`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WINDOW_MANAGER`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.design.notch.notchdesign.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Notch Design gets mixed feedback. Many users praise its concept and the notch result, showing positive sentiment and perceived value. However, widespread ads, lock-screen display issues, broken landscape mode, and paywalled features substantially harm the experience. A number of users also report reliability problems. Overall, the app has potential but is held back by monetization-driven UX and accessibility hurdles.

### Pros

- Generally positive reception and perceived value from multiple reviewers (e.g., 'super app', 'Very nice app', 'Best Apps', 'Good App', 'Superb')
- Notch feature works for some users and meets expectations (notch can be achieved as desired)
- Solid performance noted by some reviewers (4-star performance)
- App is praised by users for delivering the notch experience and overall appeal

### Cons

- Ads are pervasive and intrusive; multiple reviews mention ad overload and ad-related issues
- Lock screen not appearing or not reliably showing the notch on the lock screen
- Landscape/horizontal orientation problems; broken or misaligned layout in landscape mode
- Pro gating to access the notch look or real features (paywall constraints)
- Reliability issues: some users report it didn’t work on their device or required workarounds

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.design.notch.notchdesign)