Hi Sticky: Sticky Notes
Quick Notes, Lists & Widgets
Free · In‑App Purchases
Hi Sticky is a fast, visual sticky notes app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Capture an idea instantly, create a checklist, and keep every note synced with iCloud.
Open Hi Sticky and start writing. Give each note its own font and background, recognize it at a glance in the visual note list, and keep Favorites above every sort order. Search across all notes or find matching text inside the note you are reading.
On Mac, open notes in separate windows and keep important notes above other apps. On iPhone and iPad, use the controls above the keyboard to format text, manage lists, move the cursor, and copy or paste faster.
Key Features
- Fast, distraction-free note editor
- Bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough formatting
- Bulleted and numbered lists
- Interactive checklists
- Visual note previews with each note's font and background
- Search across notes and Find in Note
- Favorites that stay at the top
- iCloud sync across Apple devices
- Single-note and note-list widgets
- Actions for Shortcuts and Siri
- Link management
- Multiple note windows with an always-on-top option on Mac
- Support for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro
Hi Sticky+
Unlock more ways to personalize Hi Sticky across your devices with a single one-time purchase.
- Additional fonts and background colors
- Adjustable font sizes
- Custom app accent colors
- More app icons
- Customizable buttons above the iPhone and iPad keyboard
- Advanced widget settings
- Family Sharing support
Hi Sticky was previously known as Notes SE.
more I love this app it is my favorite for note-taking on all devices. it's a No Nonsense note taking app that does exactly what it's intended to do and then some. developer really did a great job with this. only issue I think could be a better feature is expanding on the amount of fonts available for use. in a way having less fonts is nice because you don't get analysis paralysis from way too many options to choose from and the available fonts are actually the best looking fonts for taking notes. but sometimes I want something weird or different and it would be nice to have more options. all in all, worth purchasing for sure
I love this app it is my favorite for note-taking on all devices. it's a No Nonsense note taking app that does exactly what it's intended to do and then some. developer really did a great job with this. only issue I think could be a better feature is expanding on the amount of fonts available for use. in a way having less fonts is nice because you don't get analysis paralysis from way too many options to choose from and the available fonts are actually the best looking fonts for taking notes. but sometimes I want something weird or different and it would be nice to have more options. all in all, worth purchasing for sure
If you are looking for an app to store and manage lengthy notes, I would argue that there are much better and robust apps out there. The strength of this app comes in its simplicity and speed. I use this app to quickly capture thoughts and to-do’s because I think that is where it shines. The default Notes app that comes standard on all Apple devices can be a little clunky at times and doesn’t let me get to writing things down fast enough. This one does. It opens very fast and lets you jot something down quickly on your iPhone / Mac. It also seamlessly syncs across both of my devices which is a must have for me.
If you are looking for an app to store and manage lengthy notes, I would argue that there are much better and robust apps out there. The strength of this app comes in its simplicity and speed. I use this app to quickly capture thoughts and to-do’s because I think that is where it shines. The default Notes app that comes standard on all Apple devices can be a little clunky at times and doesn’t let me get to writing things down fast enough. This one does. It opens very fast and lets you jot something down quickly on your iPhone / Mac. It also seamlessly syncs across both of my devices which is a must have for me.
I spent hours testing every sticky note app in the App Store looking for the perfect one - this one tops them all! Changes to any note update instantly in the widget and sync flawlessly across all devices. Widgets can show specific notes or instantly switch automatically to the most recently updated one. Notes in the note library are easy to navigate. There are many eye-catching options for colors and fonts, plus lots of other features. This is the best app for anyone who wants reminders, thoughts, or notetaking always in mind and at your fingertips.
I spent hours testing every sticky note app in the App Store looking for the perfect one - this one tops them all! Changes to any note update instantly in the widget and sync flawlessly across all devices. Widgets can show specific notes or instantly switch automatically to the most recently updated one. Notes in the note library are easy to navigate. There are many eye-catching options for colors and fonts, plus lots of other features. This is the best app for anyone who wants reminders, thoughts, or notetaking always in mind and at your fingertips.
Now this is exactly what I needed...something to replace the Stickies app on my Mac that could sync with all of my other Apple devices. That sync feature is what really makes it worth the download! The only small suggestions I would have are:1. Add a Mac widget for quicker access2. Ability to change background color 3. Ability to have multiple notes open on the Mac at the same time rather than viewing them individually.Like I said, very small thoughts that came to mind. Even without those features I still would highly recommend this download.P.S. AWESOME job on the GoodTask app!! Precisely what I needed as well. A bit on the pricey side, but fortunately it comes with my SetApp subscription. Yet another app I would STRONGLY encourage others to check out.
Now this is exactly what I needed...something to replace the Stickies app on my Mac that could sync with all of my other Apple devices. That sync feature is what really makes it worth the download! The only small suggestions I would have are:1. Add a Mac widget for quicker access2. Ability to change background color 3. Ability to have multiple notes open on the Mac at the same time rather than viewing them individually.Like I said, very small thoughts that came to mind. Even without those features I still would highly recommend this download.P.S. AWESOME job on the GoodTask app!! Precisely what I needed as well. A bit on the pricey side, but fortunately it comes with my SetApp subscription. Yet another app I would STRONGLY encourage others to check out.
Hi Sticky 4.1
• Swipe left past the last open note to create a new note.
• Enable “New Note on Return” in Settings to automatically create a note when you return to the app. Choose immediately or after 1 minute, 10 minutes, or 1 hour away.
• Refined iPhone Duo layouts, with better use of screen space and clearer toolbar buttons.
• Smoother note-opening and page transitions, with better support for Reduce Motion.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
4.1.1 2d ago
Hi Sticky 4.1
• Swipe left past the last open note to create a new note.
• Enable “New Note on Return” in Settings to automatically create a note when you return to the app. Choose immediately or after 1 minute, 10 minutes, or 1 hour away.
• Refined iPhone Duo layouts, with better use of screen space and clearer toolbar buttons.
• Smoother note-opening and page transitions, with better support for Reduce Motion.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
4.1 6d ago
Hi Sticky 4.0
• Added support for iPhone Duo.
• Improved note paging, keyboard behavior, and toolbar layouts on iPhone and iPad, including when resizing windows or using Split View.
• More reliable note opening and window handling when using multiple windows on iPad and Apple Vision Pro.
• Better protection for text and formatting while editing and syncing. Conflicting versions are preserved in Sync Recovery in Trash.
• Clearer feedback when changes cannot be saved, with safer note deletion and restoration from Trash.
• Improved Hi Sticky+ purchases and purchase restoration, with clearer messages for unavailable prices, pending purchases, and errors.
• Improved widget text layout and the widget settings preview.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
4.0 Oct 12
Fixed an issue that unintentionally enabled Hi Sticky+ features without a purchase.
Hi Sticky is ready for OS 27.
• Ask Hi Sticky answers questions across notes included in Spotlight. Every answer shows source-note cards that open the originals.
• Capture to Note turns a photo, screenshot, scan, or image file into one precise note using on-device Apple Intelligence. Input choices adapt to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Note Assist is easier to reach. Checklist conversion now preserves unrelated text, and action-item extraction handles explicit tasks more reliably.
• Deeper OS 27 integration helps Siri, Spotlight, and Shortcuts understand Hi Sticky notes. Shortcuts also includes an action to turn a note into a checklist.
• Added portrait extra-large widgets on supported OS 27 devices, improved default configurations, and strengthened checklist updates while the app is closed.
• On iPhone and iPad with OS 27, the AI button replaces the bottom Share button. Share remains available below Copy Link in the note menu. Earlier OS versions keep the original Share button.
• Improved adaptive layouts and reliability across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
Ask Hi Sticky and Capture to Note require OS 27, Apple Intelligence enabled, and a supported device. Note Assist remains available on supported OS 26 devices.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.9.1 Oct 4
Hi Sticky is ready for iOS 27.
• Ask Hi Sticky answers questions across notes included in Spotlight. Every answer shows source-note cards that open the originals.
• Capture to Note turns a photo, screenshot, scan, or image file into one precise note using on-device Apple Intelligence. Input choices adapt to iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
• Note Assist is easier to reach. Checklist conversion now preserves unrelated text, and action-item extraction handles explicit tasks more reliably.
• Deeper OS 27 integration helps Siri, Spotlight, and Shortcuts understand Hi Sticky notes. Shortcuts also includes an action to turn a note into a checklist.
• Added portrait extra-large widgets on supported OS 27 devices, improved default configurations, and strengthened checklist updates while the app is closed.
• On iPhone and iPad with OS 27, the AI button replaces the bottom Share button. Share remains available below Copy Link in the note menu. Earlier OS versions keep the original Share button.
• Improved adaptive layouts and reliability across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro.
Ask Hi Sticky and Capture to Note require OS 27, Apple Intelligence enabled, and a supported device. Note Assist remains available on supported OS 26 devices.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.9 Sep 11
Your notes now work smarter across Apple devices.
• Added note, note-list, and interactive Checklist widgets for Apple Vision Pro. Checklist changes made in a widget now appear in Hi Sticky and other widgets.
• Use Note Assist on supported OS 26 devices with Apple Intelligence to summarize, suggest a title, extract action items, clean up writing, or turn text into a checklist. It works privately on your device.
• Find notes in Spotlight, with a Settings option to keep them out of search.
• Continue the note you were editing on another device with Handoff.
• Shortcuts now preserve rich text when creating, replacing, appending, or prepending notes.
• Trash now separates deleted notes from unsynced versions preserved for Sync Recovery.
• Improved accessibility and reliability across platforms.
Previously...
• Create a new note directly from a search with no results.
• Improved keyboard navigation in the Mac note picker.
• Added full support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.8 Aug 28
Your notes now work smarter across Apple devices.
• Check off items directly from the new interactive Checklist widget on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
• Use Note Assist on supported OS 26 devices with Apple Intelligence to summarize, suggest a title, extract action items, clean up writing, or turn text into a checklist. It works privately on your device.
• Find notes in Spotlight, with a Settings option to keep them out of search.
• Continue the note you were editing on another device with Handoff.
• Shortcuts now preserve rich text when creating, replacing, appending, or prepending notes.
• Trash now separates deleted notes from unsynced versions preserved for Sync Recovery.
• Improved accessibility and reliability across platforms.
Previously...
• Create a new note directly from a search with no results.
• Improved keyboard navigation in the Mac note picker.
• Added full support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.7 Aug 19
Turn a search into a new note.
• When no note matches your search, press Return to create a new note with that text.
• On iPhone and iPad, the new note opens ready for you to keep writing.
• Improved keyboard navigation in the Mac note picker.
Previously...
Hi Sticky now feels at home in eight more languages.
• Added full support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Localized Hi Sticky across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, widgets, Help, Shortcuts, and Siri.
• Improved wording and consistency throughout the app.
• Fixed bugs and improved stability across platforms.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.6 Aug 13
Hi Sticky now feels at home in eight more languages.
• Added full support for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.
• Localized Hi Sticky across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, widgets, Help, Shortcuts, and Siri.
• Improved wording and consistency throughout the app.
• Fixed bugs and improved stability across platforms.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
3.5 Aug 6
'Find in Note' added. You can search text in current note directly.
(v3.3)
New Settings for ‘Buttons above Keyboard’ where you can turn on/off and rearrange buttons above keyboard.
Additional buttons are also available. Move caret to left, right, up, down, start, end, Quick Paste, Copy all, and Select all. Hope you enjoy the update!
(v3.2)
- Notes List Widget's Grid layout does not follow widget font size and gets its own Grid Size settings.
- Stability improvements and bugs fixed
(v3.1)
- Widget improvements
- Stability in Note Widget improved
- New List Widget
- Grid / List type available
- Choose to open note directly from the widget
- Modernized App Intents and Shortcuts / Siri Connection
- Get Active Notes Shortcut action added
- Prepend to Note Shortcut action added
(v3.0)
This update makes Hi Sticky more expressive, organized, and personal.
- Format text with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough.
- On Mac, active formatting appears in the title bar.
- Use Command-B, Command-I, Command-U, and Command-Shift-X on Mac and compatible iPad/iPhone keyboards.
- Bulleted and numbered lists now continue automatically on the next line.
- Create interactive checklists, then tap or click to mark items complete.
- Mark notes as Favorites to keep them at the top of every list.
- Updated the main app icon and added more alternative icons for Hi Sticky+.
- Added custom app accent colors for Hi Sticky+.
- Improved the font and background pickers for easier customization.
- Additional improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.
3.4 Jul 30
New Settings for ‘Buttons above Keyboard’ where you can turn on/off and rearrange buttons above keyboard.
Additional buttons are also available. Move caret to left, right, up, down, start, end, Quick Paste, Copy all, and Select all. Hope you enjoy the update!
(v3.2)
- Notes List Widget's Grid layout does not follow widget font size and gets its own Grid Size settings.
- Stability improvements and bugs fixed
(v3.1)
- Widget improvements
- Stability in Note Widget improved
- New List Widget
- Grid / List type available
- Choose to open note directly from the widget
- Modernized App Intents and Shortcuts / Siri Connection
- Get Active Notes Shortcut action added
- Prepend to Note Shortcut action added
(v3.0)
This update makes Hi Sticky more expressive, organized, and personal.
- Format text with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough.
- On Mac, active formatting appears in the title bar.
- Use Command-B, Command-I, Command-U, and Command-Shift-X on Mac and compatible iPad/iPhone keyboards.
- Bulleted and numbered lists now continue automatically on the next line.
- Create interactive checklists, then tap or click to mark items complete.
- Mark notes as Favorites to keep them at the top of every list.
- Updated the main app icon and added more alternative icons for Hi Sticky+.
- Added custom app accent colors for Hi Sticky+.
- Improved the font and background pickers for easier customization.
- Additional improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.
3.3 Jul 25
- Notes List Widget's Grid layout does not follow widget font size and gets its own Grid Size settings.
- Stability improvements and bugs fixed
(v3.1)
- Widget improvements
- Stability in Note Widget improved
- New List Widget
- Grid / List type available
- Choose to open note directly from the widget
- Modernized App Intents and Shortcuts / Siri Connection
- Get Active Notes Shortcut action added
- Prepend to Note Shortcut action added
(v3.0)
This update makes Hi Sticky more expressive, organized, and personal.
- Format text with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough.
- On Mac, active formatting appears in the title bar.
- Use Command-B, Command-I, Command-U, and Command-Shift-X on Mac and compatible iPad/iPhone keyboards.
- Bulleted and numbered lists now continue automatically on the next line.
- Create interactive checklists, then tap or click to mark items complete.
- Mark notes as Favorites to keep them at the top of every list.
- Updated the main app icon and added more alternative icons for Hi Sticky+.
- Added custom app accent colors for Hi Sticky+.
- Improved the font and background pickers for easier customization.
- Additional improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.
3.2 Jul 20
- Widget improvements
- Stability in Note Widget improved
- New List Widget
- Grid / List type available
- Choose to open note directly from the widget
- Modernized App Intents and Shortcuts / Siri Connection
- Get Active Notes Shortcut action added
- Prepend to Note Shortcut action added
(Previously..)
This update makes Hi Sticky more expressive, organized, and personal.
- Format text with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough.
- On Mac, active formatting appears in the title bar.
- Use Command-B, Command-I, Command-U, and Command-Shift-X on Mac and compatible iPad/iPhone keyboards.
- Bulleted and numbered lists now continue automatically on the next line.
- Create interactive checklists, then tap or click to mark items complete.
- Mark notes as Favorites to keep them at the top of every list.
- Updated the main app icon and added more alternative icons for Hi Sticky+.
- Added custom app accent colors for Hi Sticky+.
- Improved the font and background pickers for easier customization.
- Additional improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.
3.1 Jul 18
This update makes Hi Sticky more expressive, organized, and personal.
- Format text with bold, italic, underline, and strikethrough.
- On Mac, active formatting appears in the title bar.
- Use Command-B, Command-I, Command-U, and Command-Shift-X on Mac and compatible iPad/iPhone keyboards.
- Bulleted and numbered lists now continue automatically on the next line.
- Create interactive checklists, then tap or click to mark items complete.
- Mark notes as Favorites to keep them at the top of every list.
- Updated the main app icon and added more alternative icons for Hi Sticky+.
- Added custom app accent colors for Hi Sticky+.
- Improved the font and background pickers for easier customization.
- Additional improvements and bug fixes across all platforms.
3.0 Jul 14
- Notes List page improved
- iOS Font size settings added (+)
- Larger Widget font size added (+)
- 4 New Fonts (Noteworthy, Bradley Hand Bold, Avenir Next, and Baskerville) added (+)
- 6 New Background Colors (Cream, Sage, Dusty Blue, Terracotta, Forest, Navy) added (+)
2.9 Jul 7
- Improved Notes list page with search and sort options
- Haptic feedback added on iPhone
- Export as TXT added on Mac
2.8 Jun 27
Bug fixes
(v2.7)
- Controls on Control Center, Lock Screen and Action Button (iOS 18)
: Open app or Start a New Note directly
- Dark & Tinted icon support (iOS 18)
- Disable Link option
- Mac) Show Menu Bar Icon option
- Mac) Remove Shadow on Window option
- Other improvements and bug fixes
2.7.1 11/13/2024
- Controls on Control Center, Lock Screen and Action Button (iOS 18)
: Open app or Start a New Note directly
- Dark & Tinted icon support (iOS 18)
- Disable Link option
- Mac) Show Menu Bar Icon option
- Mac) Remove Shadow on Window option
- Other improvements and bug fixes
2.7 10/29/2024
Some adjustments and fixes
(Previously..)
## Better watch app on watchOS 10
New Note complication added to directly add a new note
Font and background changes are reflected to each notes
Widget can be added on Smart Stack
## Lock Screen widgets
New Note widget added to directly add a new note
Other bugs fixed and improvements.
2.6 12/05/2023
## Better watch app on watchOS 10
New Note complication added to directly add a new note
Font and background changes are reflected to each notes
Widget can be added on Smart Stack
## Lock Screen widgets
New Note widget added to directly add a new note
Other bugs fixed and improvements.
2.5 11/01/2023
- Quick Paste: Long press on 'New Note' button to paste from clipboard directly (Can be turned on inside Settings)
- Better sync on Apple Watch
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Thanks! :)
(Previously)
- Name changed to 'Hi Sticky' in every places
- Dark gray background color added
- Lock Screen widget added
Notes SE is now Hi Sticky! Improvements are made overall and Hi Sticky+ with additional features has been added.
Hi Sticky+ is simple one-time purchase to unlock additional features on all devices.
- Additional Fonts
- Additional Background Colors
- More App Icons
- Widget Settings: Hide Date / Remove Empty Lines / Font size
- Family sharing support
Hope you like it. Thanks!
2.4 05/29/2023
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Thanks! :)
(Previously)
- Name changed to 'Hi Sticky' in every places
- Dark gray background color added
- Lock Screen widget added
Notes SE is now Hi Sticky! Improvements are made overall and Hi Sticky+ with additional features has been added.
Hi Sticky+ is simple one-time purchase to unlock additional features on all devices.
- Additional Fonts
- Additional Background Colors
- More App Icons
- Widget Settings: Hide Date / Remove Empty Lines / Font size
- Family sharing support
Hope you like it. Thanks!
2.3 04/12/2023
- Name changed to 'Hi Sticky' in every places
- Dark gray background color added
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
Thanks! :)
(Previously)
- Lock Screen widget added
Notes SE is now Hi Sticky! Improvements are made overall and Hi Sticky+ with additional features has been added.
Hi Sticky+ is simple one-time purchase to unlock additional features on all devices.
- Additional Fonts
- Additional Background Colors
- More App Icons
- Widget Settings: Hide Date / Remove Empty Lines / Font size
- Family sharing support
Hope you like it. Thanks!
2.2 01/12/2023
- Lock Screen widget added
- Bug fixes and improvements
& Happy Holidays. :)
(Previously)
Notes SE is now Hi Sticky! Improvements are made overall and Hi Sticky+ with additional features has been added.
Hi Sticky+ is simple one-time purchase to unlock additional features on all devices.
- Additional Fonts
- Additional Background Colors
- More App Icons
- Widget Settings: Hide Date / Remove Empty Lines / Font size
- Family sharing support
Hope you like it. Thanks!
2.1 12/23/2022
Notes SE is now Hi Sticky! Improvements are made overall and Hi Sticky+ with additional features has been added.
Hi Sticky+ is simple one-time purchase to unlock additional features on all devices.
- Additional Fonts
- Additional Background Colors
- More App Icons
- Widget Settings: Hide Date / Remove Empty Lines / Font size
- Family sharing support
Hope you like it. Thanks!
2.0.1 12/14/2022
Hi Sticky 4.1
• Swipe left past the last open note to create a new note.
• Enable “New Note on Return” in Settings to automatically create a note when you return to the app. Choose immediately or after 1 minute, 10 minutes, or 1 hour away.
• Refined iPhone Duo layouts, with better use of screen space and clearer toolbar buttons.
• Smoother note-opening and page transitions, with better support for Reduce Motion.
Thanks for using Hi Sticky!
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