Noticky vs Shottr
Shottr is a fast native screenshot tool with OCR, scrolling capture, annotation, backgrounds, object removal, and pinned screenshots. Noticky is not a screenshot tool. It is for editable notes, checklists, prompts, screenshots, reminders, and private context that stay visible while you work.
| Feature | Noticky | Shottr |
|---|---|---|
| Editable notes above fullscreen apps | ✦ | — |
| Pin screenshots above windows | Sticky Screenshot overlays | Floating always-on-top image pins |
| Markdown support | ✦ | — |
| Interactive checklists | ✦ | — |
| Scrolling capture | — | ✦ |
| OCR / text recognition | — | Text recognition and QR codes |
| Screenshot annotation | — | ✦ |
| Screenshot backgrounds | — | ✦ |
| Screen recording / GIF | — | — |
| Cloud sharing links | — | S3 upload capabilities |
Who is Shottr for?
Shottr is for people who need a fast screenshot utility: capturing, annotating, measuring pixels, recognizing text, scanning QR codes, making scrolling screenshots, removing objects, adding backgrounds, and pinning screenshots as visual references.
Who is Noticky for?
Noticky is for people who need working context to stay visible and editable. It is built for notes, Markdown, checklists, prompts, reminders, tags, Touch ID locking, private screen-sharing behavior, and fullscreen overlays.
Key Differences
Screenshot utility vs sticky note layer
Shottr starts with a screenshot. Noticky starts with working context. If your reference is an image, Shottr is the sharper tool. If your reference is text you keep editing, Noticky is the better fit.
Pinned image vs editable note
Shottr can pin a screenshot as an always-on-top visual reference. Noticky can keep an editable note, checklist, Markdown snippet, prompt, or screenshot visible while you continue working.
Use both together
Use Shottr to capture and annotate the screen. Use Noticky to keep the next steps beside it: reproduction steps, commands, review notes, reminders, or the prompt you need to reuse.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Shottr replace Noticky?
Only for visual references. Shottr is excellent for screenshots, OCR, scrolling capture, annotations, object removal, backgrounds, and pinned images. It does not replace an editable notes app with Markdown, checklists, reminders, tags, and privacy controls.
Can Noticky replace Shottr?
No. Noticky can keep screenshots visible, but it is not a full screenshot utility. Shottr is better for capturing, annotating, measuring, OCR, QR codes, scrolling screenshots, and screenshot cleanup.
Does Shottr have OCR?
Yes. Shottr documents text recognition and QR code scanning. Noticky does not provide OCR; it is focused on writing, editing, organizing, and keeping notes visible.
Which app should developers choose?
Developers often need both. Shottr is useful for bug screenshots and UI details. Noticky is useful for reproduction steps, terminal commands, TODOs, prompts, and notes that must remain editable while coding.
Sources and verification
Capture with Shottr. Keep the work visible with Noticky.
Shottr handles the screenshot. Noticky handles the editable note, checklist, prompt, or reminder that tells you what to do next.