NotifyBuddy addresses a specific gap in the Android notification ecosystem by recreating the LED notification experience that many manufacturers have eliminated from modern smartphones. Developed by XanderApps, this utility application leverages AMOLED display technology to simulate traditional notification lights through software-based solutions, offering users visual alerts without hardware dependencies. The application's core functionality revolves around three primary components: notification access permission management, app-specific alert customization, and battery optimization configuration. Users must grant notification access permissions, disable ambient display features, and exempt the app from battery optimization to ensure reliable operation. The interface allows per-application notification customization where users assign specific LED colors to different apps, creating a visual coding system for incoming alerts. The system activates a black screen with animated LED-style lighting when targeted notifications arrive, mimicking traditional hardware indicators. Real-world usage reveals both practical benefits and operational considerations. The application performs optimally on devices with true black AMOLED displays, where power consumption remains minimal during notification activation. Users report successful implementation across various Android versions, though performance consistency varies depending on device manufacturers' custom implementations of battery optimization and notification systems. The requirement to disable ambient display features means users must choose between manufacturer-provided notification systems and NotifyBuddy's LED simulation, creating a trade-off in functionality. Without available user reviews for specific analysis, the application's 3.93 rating suggests generally positive reception with room for improvement. Typical applications in this category receive feedback regarding battery impact assessment, reliability across different device models, and compatibility with always-on display features. The moderate rating indicates that while the concept resonates with users missing LED notifications, practical implementation may face challenges related to Android's increasingly restrictive background operation policies. The application demonstrates clear value for users specifically seeking LED notification functionality, particularly those transitioning from older devices with hardware indicators. Limitations include dependency on AMOLED display technology for optimal power efficiency, necessary compromises with built-in notification systems, and potential variability across Android device ecosystems. NotifyBuddy represents a focused solution best suited for technically adept users willing to configure system permissions and prioritize specific notification visibility over integrated manufacturer solutions.