Stacco vs. Noticky
Same stance (pay once, no subscription, built natively). The difference is the interaction model.
| Feature | Stacco | Noticky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 once | $9.99 once (US App Store) |
| Create a note | pull from the menu bar | hotkey (default ⌘⇧N), hot corner, menu bar |
| Put away | push back into the bar / flick away | dock to a screen edge (Edge Dock); trash with recovery |
| History per note | yes | — |
| iCloud sync | no | yes |
| Lock individual notes (Touch ID) | no | yes |
| Layout modes | free + gesture size presets | free / Stack (cascade) / Tile (grid) |
| Visible over full-screen apps | yes | yes |
— = not listed in the vendor's information.
Honest verdict
Need sync across multiple Macs, get Noticky. Want the paper feeling — grab, pull out, put down — that’s only Stacco.