Question 1

How can I get Noticky?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your region and setup, Noticky may be available through the Mac App Store, Setapp, or direct checkout.

Question 2

Which macOS versions are supported?

Accepted Answer

macOS 15 Sequoia and later. We build with the latest Apple APIs for the best native experience.

Question 3

Does it work offline?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Notes are stored locally and sync via iCloud when you're back online. No internet required to capture.

Question 4

Can I export my notes?

Accepted Answer

Export to PDF, Markdown, or plain text anytime. Your notes, your formats — no lock-in.

Question 5

Is my data secure?

Accepted Answer

Notes are stored locally + iCloud with Apple's encryption. Touch ID lock for sensitive notes. We never see your data.

Question 6

What happens if I switch Macs?

Accepted Answer

Sign in to iCloud and your notes sync automatically across all your Macs. Seamless and effortless.

Question 7

Can I share my screen without showing private notes?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Noticky can keep private notes visible only to you while hiding them from screenshots, recordings, and screen sharing. It is useful for calls, demos, tutorials, and client work.

Question 8

Does Noticky work with macOS Sequoia?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Noticky is built natively for macOS 15 Sequoia and later using AppKit and SwiftUI. It takes full advantage of the latest Apple APIs for performance and integration.

Question 9

Is there a free trial for Noticky?

Accepted Answer

Trial and purchase terms depend on the channel shown in your download flow. Check the current path for your region and setup.

Question 10

What's the difference between Noticky and Apple Notes?

Accepted Answer

Apple Notes is a full-featured note app for long-form writing. Noticky is a sticky note app designed for quick capture — it floats above all windows including fullscreen apps, launches instantly with ⌘⇧N, and lives in the menu bar. They serve different use cases.

Question 11

What's the best sticky notes app for Mac?

Accepted Answer

Noticky is a native macOS menu bar app designed for power users who need instant note capture. Built with AppKit and SwiftUI (not Electron), it stays visible above fullscreen apps, supports Markdown WYSIWYG, syncs via iCloud, and launches instantly with a global hotkey (⌘⇧N). Noticky requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.

Question 12

Can a sticky note stay on top of fullscreen apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Noticky stays visible above fullscreen apps on macOS using a specific window level. It launches instantly with ⌘⇧N and is built specifically for fullscreen sticky-note workflows. Apple Stickies and Tot disappear in fullscreen. A few other apps like SideNotes also support fullscreen overlay, but they solve different workflows.

Question 13

How does Noticky compare to Apple Stickies?

Accepted Answer

Apple Stickies hasn't been updated in years and lacks features Noticky includes: Always on Top above fullscreen apps, private notes hidden from screen sharing, Sticky Screenshot overlays, checklist notes, Markdown WYSIWYG, iCloud Sync, global hotkey capture, smart tags, export, and Touch ID biometric lock.

Question 14

How can I buy or install Noticky on Mac?

Accepted Answer

Depending on your region and setup, Noticky may be available through the Mac App Store, Setapp, or direct checkout. The current path is shown in the download flow.

Question 15

Does Noticky support Markdown?

Accepted Answer

Noticky includes full Markdown WYSIWYG: headers, bold, italic, strikethrough, ordered and unordered lists, code blocks, and inline code. All formatting renders live as you type with no preview mode or toggle. Content can be exported as .md, .pdf, or .txt files.

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