Keep notes above fullscreen apps, link them to the apps you work in, and hide private ones from screen sharing — all in a native Mac app.
Every feature is a tiny masterpiece — fast, focused, and native to macOS.
01 / Killer Feature
Your note floats above everything — even fullscreen apps. Keep a brief visible while working in Figma, reference code snippets alongside VS Code, or pin meeting notes over Zoom. No window switching, no losing context.
Learn more02 / Context
Link a note to a Mac app. It appears when that app becomes active and gets out of the way when you switch away — without stealing focus.
03 / Workspace
Dock a note to the left or right edge as a compact tab. Reveal it when you need it without leaving the full note on screen.
04 / Access
Give important notes a stable keyboard slot. One shortcut brings back the same note, even when it is closed, hidden, or docked.
05 / Privacy
Keep private notes visible only to you while hiding them from screenshots, recordings, and screen sharing. Powered by Hide From Screen Capture.
Learn more06 / Capture
Capture any area of your screen and pin it as a floating reference instantly. Keep the exact pixels you need visible while you work.
Learn more07 / Overlay
Turn screenshots or clipboard images into floating overlays. Adjust opacity, lock them in place, click through, round the corners, and zoom with a double click.
Learn more08 / Core
Open Quick Add from anywhere, type or drop in images, then press Return to save and close. Use Command-Return to open the note or Option-Return to keep capturing.
09 / Format
Type Markdown, see it rendered instantly. Headers, bold, lists, code blocks — all live-rendered as you type. No preview mode, no toggling.
10 / Organize
Three layout modes to match your workflow. Free placement, Stack cascade from the corner, or Tile into a clean grid. Switch instantly with ⌘⇧1/2/3.
Three steps. Zero friction. From thought to note in under a second.
Hit ⌘⇧N anywhere on your Mac. The capture window appears instantly, no matter what app is open.
Write your thought or add images directly to Quick Add. The cursor is ready immediately, and image-only captures work too.
Press Return for a brief Saved confirmation, then Quick Add closes. Your note stays available from the menu bar and syncs through iCloud.
A single shortcut from anywhere on your Mac. No app switching. No Dock. Just instant capture.
Noticky removes the small macOS interruptions that break your flow. See the difference.
Apple Stickies disappears when an app enters fullscreen. Your context disappears with it.
BeforeNotes stay above every window, even in fullscreen.
✓AfterRegular sticky notes can appear in meetings and recordings.
BeforePrivate notes automatically stay out of screen sharing and captures.
✓AfterScreenshots pile up on your desktop and disappear behind windows.
BeforePin any image above your work and control its size, opacity, and position.
✓AfterOpening an app and finding the right note interrupts the thought.
BeforePress ⌘⇧N, type or add an image, then hit Return. Quick Add saves and gets out of the way.
✓AfterNoticky is a one-time purchase.
Use it forever with all future updates.
Notes float above everything.
Show a note automatically with the app it belongs to.
Bring important notes back by shortcut or from a screen edge.
Hidden automatically while sharing or recording.
Capture, drag, and keep visual references above your workspace.
Open a note instantly with a global hotkey.
Future updates and improvements included.
Choose Direct download, Mac App Store, or a standalone purchase on Setapp Marketplace.
Noticky is a native macOS menu bar app for power users who want notes to stay close to the work they belong to. It stays visible above fullscreen apps, can appear automatically with a linked Mac app, brings specific notes back through Quick Access, docks notes to a screen edge, supports Apple Shortcuts, Markdown WYSIWYG, and iCloud sync, and opens Quick Add with ⌘⇧N. Noticky requires macOS 15 Sequoia or later.
Yes. Noticky stays visible above fullscreen apps using a specific macOS window level. Apple Stickies and Tot disappear in fullscreen. SideNotes and Quick Sticky Notes also support fullscreen, but use different approaches (sidebar drawer and floating windows respectively).
Apple Stickies is a basic built-in desktop notes app. Noticky adds persistent fullscreen visibility, app-aware notes, Quick Access, Edge Dock, private notes hidden from screen sharing, Sticky Screenshot and floating images, Apple Shortcuts, Markdown WYSIWYG, iCloud Sync, export, and Touch ID lock.
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.
Noticky includes full Markdown WYSIWYG: headers (H1–H6), 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.
Yes. Noticky goes beyond plain sticky notes: selected screenshots can become floating image overlays, images can be dragged directly into notes or Quick Add, shared images from the macOS Share menu can open in Noticky, clipboard images can stay on screen with opacity and click-through controls, and PopClip can turn selected text into a new note instantly.
Everything else you may wonder about Noticky. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out.
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.
macOS 15 Sequoia and later. We build with the latest Apple APIs for the best native experience.
Yes. Noticky can keep private notes visible only to you while hiding them from screenshots, recordings, and screen sharing. Useful for calls, demos, tutorials, and client work.
Depending on your region and setup, Noticky may be available through the Mac App Store, Setapp, or direct checkout.
Notes are stored locally + iCloud with Apple's encryption. Touch ID lock for sensitive notes. We never see your data.
Absolutely. Notes are stored locally and sync via iCloud when you're back online. No internet required to capture.
Export to PDF, Markdown, or plain text anytime. Your notes, your formats — no lock-in.
Sign in to iCloud and your notes sync automatically across all your Macs. Seamless and effortless.
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.
Trial and purchase terms depend on the channel shown in your download flow. Check the current path for your region and setup.
Sticky notes that stay visible, appear with the right app, and come back instantly when you need them.
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“Sticky notes disappearing when you enter fullscreen is one of those macOS annoyances that Apple has never addressed and native Stickies still does in 2026.”
“Looks good. I've been looking for an actually good Stickies-with-sync solution for about a decade now!”
“Definitely the best always on top app. Amazingly useful. So many features. Being able to save a tick list as a template is so great for me.”
“Nice app! As a fellow dev, quite nice looking UI.”
“It would be really helpful to keep notes, song structures, reminders, or a small to-do list visible while I'm in fullscreen apps like Logic Pro. Regular sticky notes disappear — this solves a problem I've run into many times.”
“What I need is a floating note — something that stays on top and lets me quickly jot things down anytime. Noticky is more focused on this exact use case.”
“Always-on-top even in fullscreen is what pulled me in. That, and the fact it's a one-time purchase, not a monthly subscription. The details tell me the person who built it actually uses it.”
“This is super awesome. Love it!”
“Been looking for something like this. Really liking it so far.”
“Nothing out there is really focused on ADHD. Pen and paper works, but I need mobility — at my desk, on a train, while travelling.”