The Stickier Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Stickier in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Stickier
The Insider’s Guide
Sticky notes for Mac with iCloud sync and an iPhone companion app
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among note-taking apps, read from Stickier’s own pages.
Made by Camazotz LLC · checked Oct 9, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Stickier’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Stickier’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 9, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.8
GPA, above 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade
Stickier is a sticky notes app for the Mac from Camazotz LLC, with a companion app for iPhone and iPad called Stickier Mobile. Notes sit on the desktop as small windows that can be collapsed or kept on top of other apps, and they sync between devices through iCloud. The Mac app is free on the Mac App Store, and the iOS app is a one-time purchase.
To get you started, here are 9 things to know about Stickier, taken from its own pages and our grades.
- 1
Best for free sticky notes on a Mac that sync through iCloud
Stickier puts sticky notes on your Mac desktop as small windows you can collapse or keep on top, synced through iCloud, and the Mac app is free.
- 2
What it costs
Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
- 3
There is a free plan
The Mac app is free on the Mac App Store, and its listing shows no in-app purchases. The iPhone and iPad companion app, Stickier Mobile, is a paid download.
- 4
It runs on 2 platforms
macOS and iOS.
- 5
Sticky note windows
On the Mac each note opens in its own window, which can be collapsed, kept always on top of other windows, and lined up with a snap-to-grid option.
- 6
iCloud sync
Notes save automatically and sync through iCloud between Macs, iPhones and iPads. Custom note colors sync across devices as well.
- 7
Note revisions
A revisions button on the note toolbar shows recent revisions of a note, and a Restore button replaces the current text with an earlier revision.
- 8
A 2.8 GPA, above 72 of 147
That is against the other note-taking apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 9
Keep it
The plain part of Stickier you could make: notes. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
Stickier at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan, from $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, iOS
- Made by
- Camazotz LLC, since 2023
- Category
- Note-Taking Apps
- Our grade
- 2.8 GPA, good
The report card
Best for free sticky notes on a Mac that sync through iCloud
Stickier puts sticky notes on your Mac desktop as small windows you can collapse or keep on top, synced through iCloud, and the Mac app is free. The iPhone and iPad app is a separate $4.99, there's nothing for Windows, Android or the web, iCloud is the only sync, and there are no reminders, alarms or attachments on record. It needs macOS 13.1 or iOS 16.4.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | The Mac app is free with no in-app purchases listed, and Stickier Mobile is $4.99 once with Family Sharing. A year of the middle note app here is $72, so the pair of them costs less than one month of a typical rival and never renews. |
| Free plan and trial | B | On a Mac the whole app is free with no cap: note windows, iCloud sync, revisions and the quick note shortcut. Not an A, because free stops at the Mac. The iPhone and iPad app is a separate purchase. |
| Features | C | It does the sticky-note job: each note is a window that collapses, stays on top or snaps to a grid, with bold, italics, links, bullets, checkboxes and a revisions button that brings back earlier text. That's a small job, and there are no reminders, alarms or attachments on record. |
| Ease of use | B | No rating on record, so we go by the listing: a global shortcut key starts a quick note, notes save by themselves, and there's nothing to set up or connect. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | One family of devices: Mac, iPhone and iPad, synced through iCloud, and that's the lot. No Windows, Android or web version, no other sync service named, and the Mac app needs macOS 13.1 or later. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Stickier is for
- Fits if you want floating sticky notes on a Mac that sync through iCloud
- Works for a short checklist that needs to sit on top of your other windows
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you use Windows or Android, as it's Apple devices only with no web version
- Not for you if you expect the phone app to be free too, because Stickier Mobile is a separate $4.99
- Too light for reminders, since no alarms or attachments are on record
- Watch out: iCloud is the only sync named, and it needs macOS 13.1 or iOS 16.4 or later
Good to know
Good for
- Mac users who want floating sticky notes that sync through iCloud
- Keeping a short checklist on top of other windows
- Showing a note in an iPhone Home Screen or Lock Screen widget
Worth knowing
- It runs on Apple devices only: the site lists a macOS app and an iOS app, with no Windows, Android or web version.
- The Mac app is free, but the iPhone and iPad app is a separate $4.99 purchase on the US App Store.
- Sync runs through iCloud; the site and the store listings name no other sync service.
- The Mac app requires macOS 13.1 or later, and Stickier Mobile requires iOS or iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
$4.99 one-time
To start. There is a free plan too
Stickier has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 one-time purchase for the iPhone and iPad app.
On a Mac the whole app is free with no cap: note windows, iCloud sync, revisions and the quick note shortcut.
Stickier
$0
The Mac app, free on the Mac App Store with no in-app purchases listed. Requires macOS 13.1 or later.
Stickier Mobile
$4.99
one-time purchase (US App Store)
The iPhone and iPad companion app, with Home Screen, Today View and Lock Screen widgets. Supports Family Sharing; requires iOS 16.4 or later.
The free plan
The Mac app is free on the Mac App Store, and its listing shows no in-app purchases. The iPhone and iPad companion app, Stickier Mobile, is a paid download.
Read from apps.apple.com on Oct 9, 2026.
What the app costs elsewhere
Each country’s App Store price for the app, against $4.99 in the United States, in dollars at the day’s rate. The four cheapest and the four dearest of 11.
| Country | Price there | In dollars | Against the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | ₱ 299.00 | $4.76 | about the same |
| Canada | $6.99 | $4.91 | about the same |
| Turkey | ₺249,99 | $5.08 | about the same |
| India | ₹ 499 | $5.16 | about the same |
| Brazil | R$ 29,90 | $5.97 | 20% more |
| South Africa | R99.99 | $6.05 | 21% more |
| United Kingdom | £4.99 | $6.60 | 32% more |
| Germany | 5,99 € | $6.71 | 35% more |
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and iOS
Sticky notes for Mac with iCloud sync and an iPhone companion app. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, notes, menu bar app.
That's a small job, and there are no reminders, alarms or attachments on record.
- Sticky note windows
- On the Mac each note opens in its own window, which can be collapsed, kept always on top of other windows, and lined up with a snap-to-grid option.
- iCloud sync
- Notes save automatically and sync through iCloud between Macs, iPhones and iPads. Custom note colors sync across devices as well.
- Note revisions
- A revisions button on the note toolbar shows recent revisions of a note, and a Restore button replaces the current text with an earlier revision.
- Formatting, bullets and checkboxes
- Notes take bold, italic, underlined and struck-through text and web links. Bullets and checkboxes repeat on the next line and can be indented.
- Menu bar and quick note shortcut
- The Mac app offers optional menu bar access and a global shortcut key for quick notes. A second shortcut can show the notes list window.
- Widgets on iPhone and iPad
- Stickier Mobile shows notes in Home Screen, Today View and Lock Screen widgets, and the widget text size can be changed in Settings.
Where it runs
- macOS
- iOS
What it works with
- iCloud
Stickier is made by Camazotz LLC, and has been around since 2023.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
72/147
Other note-taking apps it is graded above
Stickier's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.
It stands best on value for money (A, above 62 of 147) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 148 note-taking apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Stickier’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 62 of 147
- BFree plan and trialAbove 71 of 147
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 147
- BEase of useAbove 47 of 147
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 31 of 147
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
The plain part of Stickier you could make: notes. What surrounds it you could not. The 3 things listed below take a company, not a weekend.
It costs $4.99, paid once.
What you could make
- Notes: an app builder makes this well.
What you could not
- A native app living in the menu bar.
- Apps for macOS and iOS that stay in step with each other.
- Hooks into the device itself: widgets and the lock screen.
What this rests on. Stickier’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
SideNotes, Tot, Apple Notes, Notezilla and Antinote
The 5 tools Stickier is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.6GPA
SideNotes
Free trial · from $9.99 one-time
Screen-edge notes panel for Mac, with a separate iPhone app.
- Stickier has a free plan. SideNotes does not, though it has a free trial.
- SideNotes also covers Markdown and tasks.
- 2.6GPA
Tot
Free plan · from $19.99 one-time
Seven-note text scratchpad for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
- Tot also covers Markdown.
- 3.4GPA
Apple Notes
Free
Apple's free notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and the web.
- Only Apple Notes lists a web app.
- Stickier can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Stickier also covers menu bar app.
- 3.0GPA
Notezilla
Free plan · from $19.95/yr
Desktop sticky notes for Windows with phone and web access.
- Only Notezilla lists a web app.
- Only Notezilla lists Windows and Android apps.
- Stickier also covers menu bar app.
- 2.4GPA
Antinote
Free trial · from $5 one-time
Mac scratchpad for temporary notes, quick math and checklists.
- Stickier has a free plan. Antinote does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stickier lists an iOS app.
- Antinote also covers Pomodoro timer and calculator.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
11
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Stickier free?
Stickier has a free plan. The Mac app is free on the Mac App Store, and its listing shows no in-app purchases.
How much does Stickier cost?
Stickier lists 2 plans. Stickier: $0.
What platforms does Stickier work on?
Stickier is available on macOS and iOS.
Does Stickier have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Stickier is listed for macOS and iOS.
Does Stickier have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Stickier is listed for macOS and iOS.
Is Stickier open source?
Stickier is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 9, 2026.
What does Stickier integrate with?
Stickier's listing names iCloud. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Stickier?
Stickier is made by Camazotz LLC. It dates from 2023.
What are the alternatives to Stickier?
The closest alternatives to Stickier in our directory are SideNotes, Tot, Apple Notes, Notezilla and Antinote.
How does Stickier compare with other note-taking apps?
Stickier's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 72 of the 147 other note-taking apps we grade, and level with 34.
Could I make my own version of Stickier?
The plain part of Stickier you could make: notes. What surrounds it you could not.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Stickier’s own pages on Oct 9, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Camazotz's own pages on 9 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-07-13.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Camazotz LLC. Prices change, so check camazotz.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Stickier, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/stickier
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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