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[lo.cafe](https://locafe.app/)  / our story

# Our story.

Since 2019, lo.cafe has been building apps that make everyday computing a little more useful and enjoyable.

2019

## Where it started

lo.cafe was founded in Brazil in 2019.

## The early app collection

lo-rain brought animated rain to the Mac desktop, including over other apps. Winston brought a native SwiftUI experience to Reddit on iPhone.

[Discover lo-rain →](https://locafe.app/lo-rain/) 
[Explore Winston →](https://locafe.app/winston/) 

July 21, 2024

## A new use for the Mac’s notch

NotchNook brought music controls, widgets and a file tray to the top of the Mac’s screen. Its approach reached an international audience, including coverage in The Verge.

[Read the original coverage →](https://www.theverge.com/2024/7/21/24202914/notchnook-mac-app-dynamic-island-iphone) 

## Growing internationally

Associated companies in the United States became part of lo.cafe’s international structure. cafe lo.fi LLC and lo-fi cafe, LLC support the group’s brands and software assets alongside its Brazilian origins.

## Investment and a new chapter

The company received investment in a round that included a transfer of equity interests. A shareholder dispute led to a corporate restructuring. The group is moving forward with the development and support of its apps.

September 2026

## NotchNook returns

NotchNook’s relaunch added timers, to-dos, battery and Bluetooth activities, and a file tray that keeps your files between restarts. Purchases through the current checkout began on September 24.

October 2026

## Keeping things moving

Automatic updates arrived with version 1.6.5. Development continues with improvements to NotchNook’s features and everyday experience.

[See what’s new →](https://getnotchnook.com/whats-new) 

## lo-rain

Rain for your Mac desktop. Explore the original recordings and settings on the [lo-rain page](https://locafe.app/lo-rain/) . The app is currently unavailable.

## Winston

An open-source Reddit client for iPhone. Find screenshots and the source code on the [Winston page](https://locafe.app/winston/) .

## Here for our users

For a NotchNook purchase or activation question, visit [license help](https://getnotchnook.com/help)  or write to [support@getnotchnook.com](mailto:support@getnotchnook.com) .

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