Gobbl
The short version
Pick Gobbl if you want screen memory that turns into to-dos that tick themselves off, plus an MCP connector for nine AI apps, a whole notch app, dictation and AI writing, open source.
Pick Goldfish if you want a dedicated memory app with an auto-generated wiki of your work, and a Windows version.
Gobbl and Goldfish, side by side
| Feature | Notch, dictation, memoryGobbl | MemoryGoldfish |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free. AI features free during the beta | Free during beta |
| Open source | Yes, MIT | Varies |
| Platforms | macOS 14+ | macOS (Apple silicon), Windows |
| On-device dictation | Yes, Whisper on your Mac (Apple silicon) | Not listed |
| Free-tier word cap | None | No dictation |
| Screen memory and to-dos | Yes, opt-in beta, with auto-ticking to-dos | Screen memory; to-dos not listed |
| MCP connector | Yes, one switch for 9 AI apps (Memory beta) | Yes, Claude Desktop |
| AI coding agents in the notch | Claude Code and Codex status, Allow/Deny for Claude Code | Not listed |
| Pet | Yes, Gob | Fish theme, no pet |
| Privacy | Local first; AI via a provider that keeps no data; log of every request | Local storage; AI via a zero-retention provider |
Checked against each product's own website and public sources on 14 September 2026. Prices are in US dollars where the maker lists them; NotchNook's price differs between sources, so we don't quote one. Products change quickly: if something here is out of date, open an issue and we'll fix it.
Where Goldfish is stronger
- Runs on Mac and Windows.
- Builds an auto-generated wiki of your work from what it sees.
- It connects to Claude Desktop over MCP too, so the two are even there.
- A dedicated memory app, with the whole product focused on it.
Where Gobbl is stronger
- Automatic to-dos, each with its source and reason, that tick themselves off when proof appears, with Undo.
- People and project cards with "Same person?" merges, and a memory chat with cited sources.
- Reads accessibility text instead of screenshots, and skips password fields, private windows and banking sites by default.
- Memory is one part of a full notch app: shelf, clipboard, music, HUDs, calendar, a pet, on-device dictation and the Gobbl key.
- Open source under MIT, with a local log of every AI request.
What about Rewind?
Rewind stopped recording on 19 December 2025, after Meta acquired Limitless, so it's no longer an option. Both Gobbl and Goldfish are Rewind alternatives that keep memory on your Mac.
Which to pick
Both keep your memory local and use a zero-retention AI provider. Goldfish is a focused memory tool that also runs on Windows. Gobbl is for people who want memory to do something, like closing loops on to-dos, inside an app they already use all day. See how Gobbl Memory works.
Goldfish's website: goldfish.sh.