Alternatives · Note-Taking
Noticky alternatives
Noticky compared with 5 alternatives: SideNotes, Tot, Quick Note, Stickier and Apple Notes.
Noticky has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| NotickyThis tool | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| SideNotes | Free trial · from $9.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tot | Free plan · from $19.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Quick Note | Free trial · from $12.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Stickier | Free plan · from $4.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| Apple Notes | Free | Free | Web, macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from Noticky
- Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
SideNotes
Screen-edge notes panel for Mac, with a separate iPhone app
- SideNotes starts at $9.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $19.99 one-time for Mac. Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
- Noticky has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
- SideNotes also covers tasks.
- Noticky also covers templates and screenshots.
Suits: Mac users who want notes at hand without switching apps
- Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
Tot
Seven-note text scratchpad for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch
- Tot starts at $19.99 one-time in-app purchase, per platform. Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
- Noticky also covers templates and screenshots.
Suits: Mac and iPhone users who want a scratchpad for short-lived text
- Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
Quick Note
Menu bar sticky notes that float above other Mac windows
- Quick Note starts at $12.99 one-time. Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
- Noticky has a free plan. Quick Note does not, though it has a free trial.
- Noticky also covers Markdown, templates and screenshots.
Suits: Mac users who want a note visible on top of the window they work in
- Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Stickier
Sticky notes for Mac with iCloud sync and an iPhone companion app
- Stickier starts at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app. Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
- Noticky also covers Markdown, templates and screenshots.
Suits: Mac users who want floating sticky notes that sync through iCloud
- Free
Apple Notes
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web
- Apple Notes is free. Noticky starts at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Noticky can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Apple Notes also covers transcription and linked notes.
- Noticky also covers Markdown, templates, screenshots and menu bar app.
Suits: People who use only Apple devices
Limits worth knowing in Noticky
- The Mac app needs macOS 15 Sequoia or later, and there is no Windows, Android or web version.
- The Mac and iPhone apps are sold separately at $9.99 and $4.99, and iCloud sync does not carry a purchase across.
- The Mac app has no free tier; the site says trial terms depend on the purchase channel, and the terms state that all sales are final.
- The free iPhone version is limited to 1 wall with up to 8 notes.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Noticky?
The alternatives to Noticky in this directory are SideNotes, Tot, Quick Note, Stickier and Apple Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Noticky.
Is there a free alternative to Noticky?
Yes. Apple Notes is free to use. Tot and Stickier have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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