Is it really $6 one-time?

Yes. No subscriptions, no hidden fees, no in-app purchases. Pay once, own it forever. Every future update included.

Which macOS versions are supported?

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

Does it work offline?

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

Can I export my notes?

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

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

What happens if I switch Macs?

Sign in to iCloud and your notes sync automatically. Seamless across all your Apple devices.

What's the best sticky notes app for Mac?

Noticky is a native macOS menu bar app designed for power users who need instant note capture. Unlike Apple Stickies, it stays visible above fullscreen apps, supports Markdown, syncs via iCloud, and launches in under 80ms with a global hotkey (⌘⇧N). It costs $6 once — no subscription.

Can a sticky note stay on top of fullscreen apps?

Yes. Noticky's killer feature is Always on Top: your notes float above every window, including fullscreen apps like VS Code, Figma, or Zoom. No other sticky note app on macOS does this.

How does Noticky compare to Apple Stickies?

Apple Stickies hasn't been updated in years. It lacks Markdown, iCloud Sync, global hotkey, tagging, exporting, and fullscreen overlay. Noticky is a modern replacement built for macOS Sequoia with native performance and every feature Stickies should have had.

Is there a one-time purchase note app for Mac?

Noticky costs $6 once. No subscription, no in-app purchases, no upsells. Every future update is included. In a world of $5/month note apps, Noticky is the affordable alternative that doesn't compromise on features.

Does Noticky support Markdown?

Full Markdown WYSIWYG — headers, bold, italic, lists, code blocks, and more. Everything renders live as you type. No preview mode, no toggling between raw and rendered. Just type and see.

← Blog2026-02-28

The Only Sticky Note That Stays Visible in Fullscreen on Mac

Name: Noticky
Price: 6.00 USD
Author: Noticky

The problem with sticky notes on macOS

If you've ever used Apple Stickies or any third-party sticky note app on your Mac, you've hit the same wall: the moment you go fullscreen, your notes vanish.

This is a fundamental problem for developers, designers, and anyone who works in fullscreen mode — which, on a MacBook, is most of us. Your reference notes, quick reminders, and code snippets disappear behind the app you're working in.

Why do sticky notes disappear in fullscreen?

macOS fullscreen mode creates a separate Space for the app. Standard windows — including sticky notes — stay in their original Space. Apple designed it this way for focus, but it breaks the core purpose of a sticky note: being always visible.

Most note apps accept this limitation. Noticky doesn't.

How Noticky solves it

Noticky uses a specific macOS window level that keeps your notes floating above every window, including fullscreen apps. This is what we call Always on Top.

Here's what that means in practice:

Working in VS Code fullscreen? Your code snippet note stays visible in the corner.
Designing in Figma? Keep your brief pinned right next to the canvas.
On a Zoom call? Your meeting notes float right there, no switching.
Writing in your browser? Reference notes stay in view while you type.

It's a menu bar app — no Dock clutter

Noticky lives in your menu bar, not the Dock. Press ⌘⇧N from anywhere and a capture window appears in under 80ms. Type your note, press Enter, done. It syncs via iCloud, supports Markdown, and lets you lock sensitive notes with Touch ID.

$6 once, not $5/month

In a world of subscription note apps, Noticky is a one-time purchase. $6, all features included, all future updates included. No account required, no cloud dependency beyond iCloud.

Try it

If you're tired of your notes disappearing every time you go fullscreen, Noticky is the fix. Built natively for macOS Sequoia, by an indie developer who had the same frustration.