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CrushPaper vs Noticky: which Mac sticky note app fits you?
Updated October 6, 2026 · by Shiva Chandra, maker of CrushPaper
Both keep notes on top of fullscreen apps, tie notes to specific apps, and hide notes from screen sharing. Noticky leans into power features like Markdown, iCloud sync and floating screenshots. CrushPaper is free and built around a daily ritual: plan in the morning, crush notes when they're done, and let leftovers burn at midnight.
Side by side
| CrushPaper | Noticky | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $9.99 one-time |
| macOS | 14 Sonoma or later | 15 or later |
| Notes over fullscreen apps | Yes | Yes |
| Notes tied to apps | Yes — docks to the app's window as a tab | Yes |
| Hide from screen sharing | Yes — global, per note, or Ghost mode | Yes |
| Markdown | No (plain text) | Yes |
| iCloud sync | No | Yes |
| Floating screenshots & images | No | Yes |
| Crush to Trash, Daily Burn, morning plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Click-through Ghost mode | Yes | Not listed |
Noticky features as listed on noticky.app in October 2026. Spotted something out of date? Tell us and we'll fix it.
Choose Noticky if
- You write long notes in Markdown and want them on every Mac via iCloud.
- You pin screenshots and images on top of your work.
Choose CrushPaper if
- You want a free app for short to-dos you actually finish.
- You like the ritual: morning plan, crush when done, a clean desk every day.
- You're on macOS 14 Sonoma.
Questions
Is CrushPaper really free?
Yes. No account, no trial. Supporters can chip in toward Apple signing.
Can I use both?
Yes. They don't conflict, though two always-on-top note apps can crowd the screen.