Noticky
Sticky notes for Mac that stay on top, even in fullscreen
What is Noticky?
Noticky is a Mac menu bar app for sticky notes that stay on top of other windows, including fullscreen apps. Notes can be linked to a specific app, recalled with keyboard shortcuts, docked to a screen edge and hidden from screen sharing, and they are written in live-rendered Markdown. The Mac app is a one-time purchase; a separate iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch app with a free tier arranges notes on visual walls and syncs with the Mac through iCloud.
Noticky has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac. See every plan
Good for
- Keeping a note in view above a fullscreen app on the Mac
- People who share their screen and want private notes left out
- Mac users who want sticky notes tied to the apps they work in
- Buyers who prefer one-time purchases to subscriptions
Worth knowing
- 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.
Key features
- Always on top, even in fullscreen
- Notes float above every window, including fullscreen apps, and can be placed freely, stacked in a cascade or tiled into a grid.
- App-aware notes, Quick Access, Edge Dock
- A note linked to a Mac app appears when that app is active. Nine keyboard slots bring back specific notes, and a note can dock to a screen edge as a compact tab.
- Hidden from screen sharing
- Selected notes stay visible to the user but are left out of screenshots, recordings and screen sharing. Individual notes can also be locked with Touch ID.
- Quick Add and live Markdown
- Command-Shift-N opens a capture window from any app for text or images. Markdown headings, lists, checkboxes and code blocks render as they are typed.
- Sticky screenshots and image overlays
- A selected screen area or a clipboard image can be pinned as a floating overlay with adjustable opacity, a position lock and click-through.
- Reminders, Shortcuts and MCP
- Checklist items can sync with Apple Reminders, Apple Shortcuts can create and open notes, and a local MCP server lets Claude Desktop or Codex search and edit them.
Noticky pricing
- Starts at
- $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac
- Free plan
- Only the iPhone and iPad app has a free version: unlimited notes and folders, and 1 wall with up to 8 notes. The Mac app has no free tier.
- Free trial
- None listed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Noticky for iOS (Free) | $0 | The iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch app with unlimited notes and folders, 1 wall of up to 8 notes, and the Blank Wall and Eisenhower Matrix templates. |
| Noticky Pro for iOS | $4.99one-time purchase | Unlimited walls with up to 64 notes each, every Pro template, Go Live, Lock Screen Wallpaper and premium appearance options. |
| Noticky for Mac | $9.99one-time purchase | The Mac app with every feature and future updates. Sold on the Mac App Store, by direct download, or as a standalone purchase on Setapp. |
Read from noticky.app on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Noticky before you buy.
Works with
- iCloud
- Apple Reminders
- Apple Calendar
- Apple Shortcuts
- Claude Desktop
- Codex
- PopClip
- Setapp
Noticky alternatives
- Noticky vs SideNotes
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
- Noticky vs Tot
Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
- Noticky vs Quick Note
Free trial · from $12.99 one-time
- Noticky vs Stickier
Free plan · from $4.99 one-time
Common questions
Is Noticky free?
Noticky has a free plan. Only the iPhone and iPad app has a free version: unlimited notes and folders, and 1 wall with up to 8 notes. The Mac app has no free tier. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time for iPhone and iPad; $9.99 one-time for Mac.
How much does Noticky cost?
Noticky lists 3 plans. Noticky for iOS (Free): $0. Noticky Pro for iOS: $4.99 one-time purchase. Noticky for Mac: $9.99 one-time purchase. Prices were read from noticky.app on Oct 9, 2026.
What platforms does Noticky work on?
Noticky is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Noticky have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Noticky is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Noticky have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Noticky is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Noticky open source?
Noticky is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
Does Noticky work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
What does Noticky integrate with?
Noticky's listing names iCloud, Apple Reminders, Apple Calendar, Apple Shortcuts, Claude Desktop, Codex, PopClip and Setapp. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Noticky?
Noticky is made by Try Hard. It dates from 2026.
What are the alternatives to Noticky?
The closest alternatives to Noticky in our directory are SideNotes, Tot, Quick Note, Stickier and Apple Notes. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Noticky.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.